German-Dutch Corps to Lead NATO Forces in Baltic Region

By admin May 28, 2026 No comment

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NATO is set to strengthen its eastern defenses as the combined German-Dutch 1GNC corps prepares to take command of land forces in Estonia and Latvia later this year. Based in Muenster, Germany, the corps will officially become a tactical headquarters for the Baltic region by mid-2026, reinforcing NATO’s preparedness against potential Russian threats. Currently, NATO […]

Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Reaches Rotterdam for Quarantine

By admin May 18, 2026 No comment

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The Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius arrived at the port of Rotterdam on Monday after being at the centre of a hantavirus outbreak that killed three people. Dutch authorities prepared quarantine arrangements for the remaining 23 crew members and two medical staff still on board, while the vessel was set to undergo full disinfection procedures. […]

Tesla’s Offshore Structure Cuts Tax Bill Despite Public Stance

By admin April 20, 2026 No comment

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Tesla Inc., led by Elon Musk, likely saved hundreds of millions in U.S. taxes through offshore financial arrangements, despite Musk’s public criticism of tax loopholes. A review of corporate filings suggests the company shifted around $18 billion in profits to subsidiaries in the Netherlands and Singapore, reducing its U.S. tax burden by at least $400 […]

Dutch Police Seek Victims in Global Sextortion Case

By admin April 10, 2026 No comment

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Dutch police have launched a global appeal for victims of an alleged international sextortion campaign to come forward, after a 22-year-old Dutch man was accused of coercing dozens of women and girls into degrading sexual acts online. Investigators say the suspect posed as a teenage girl on social media platforms, convinced victims to share explicit […]

Netherlands Seizes 261 Suspected Wild Parrot Eggs at Schiphol Airport

By admin March 26, 2026 No comment

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Dutch authorities have seized 261 suspected wild parrot eggs at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport after customs officers discovered them in the hand luggage of a couple travelling from Central America to Asia. The eggs were carefully packed in paper and bundled inside clothing, raising immediate suspicion during inspection. Officials became alerted when they heard chirping

Explosion at Amsterdam Jewish School Condemned as Deliberate Attack

By admin March 14, 2026 No comment

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An explosion damaged a Jewish school in the Buitenveldert district of Amsterdam overnight, with city officials describing the incident as a deliberate attack targeting the Jewish community. Mayor Femke Halsema said the blast caused limited damage to the building’s outer wall, and fortunately no injuries were reported. Emergency services, including police and firefighters,

Rob Jetten Becomes Netherlands’ Youngest PM

By admin February 24, 2026 No comment

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Rob Jetten, 38, has been sworn in as the youngest and first openly gay prime minister of the Netherlands, leading a centre-right minority government with the VVD and CDA after his Democrats 66 (D66) narrowly won October’s elections over Geert Wilders. His government faces the challenge of passing major reforms, including €19bn for defense and […]

Six European Economies Push to Advance Stalled EU Projects

By admin January 29, 2026 No comment

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Ministers from six major European economies, including Germany, France, Poland, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, pledged to take the lead in advancing projects stalled by the EU’s slow decision-making processes. The virtual meeting followed criticism from the Trump administration over the EU’s lengthy deliberations, with leaders emphasizing the need to strengthen

Gas Leak Triggers Explosion and Fire in Utrecht

By admin January 16, 2026 No comment

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A large explosion followed by a fire in the Dutch city of Utrecht was caused by a gas leak, local officials have confirmed. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon at a house near Visscherssteeg, a narrow alley in the city centre. Four people were injured, though Utrecht Mayor Sharon Dijksma said none of the injuries […]

Dutch Court to Decide Control Battle Between Nexperia and Wingtech

By admin January 14, 2026 No comment

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Dutch chipmaker Nexperia faces a public court battle in Amsterdam as European managers challenge its Chinese owner Wingtech over company control. The dispute has contributed to a shortage of chips used by car manufacturers and escalated last September when the Dutch government temporarily seized control of Nexperia over fears of transferring operations and intellectual