All news on the topic: Netherlands
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After Maduro’s capture, Dutch government pulls back from U.S. drug war at sea
In response to the American military’s attacks on boats suspected of smuggling narcotics, the Netherlands is stopping joint anti-drug operations with the U.S. outside its own Caribbean territorial waters, the Dutch defense minister told reporters this week.
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Spain, Netherlands, and Ireland announce Eurovision withdrawal over Israel’s participation
Spain, the Netherlands, and Ireland have announced they are pulling out of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation.
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Netherlands faces political paralysis as fragmented parliament makes coalition talks near impossible
Geert Wilders’ PVV may have lost ground in this week’s Dutch parliamentary elections, but the truth is that, contrary to all the talk in the international media, this modest European nation has not suddenly discovered how to defeat the extreme right.
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Drones spotted over Belgian military base for third night in a row
For a third consecutive night, drones were seen flying over a Belgian military base. This weekend, drone sightings were also reported above two other military bases and near two of the country’s airports.
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Dutch-controlled chipmaker suspends shipments to Chinese factory after payment dispute
Nexperia, the EU-based automotive chipmaker at the center of a geopolitical dispute, has suspended supplies to its Chinese factory, intensifying a trade war that threatens to halt production at carmakers worldwide.
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Centrist D66 party achieves significant gains in Dutch election
The centrist D66 party achieved significant gains in Dutch elections, likely positioning it to lead government formation as the party of far-right leader Geert Wilders lost support.
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Fragmented Dutch politics makes coalition building inevitable once again
Voting is currently underway in parliamentary elections in the Netherlands, and polls suggest that Geert Wilders’s anti-immigration Freedom Party (PVV) could again be the frontrunner, although there’s little likelihood of it being part of the next government.
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Netherlands seizes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker under Cold War-era law
The Dutch government has seized control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, invoking an emergency Cold War-era law, in a move that is likely to heighten trade tensions with Beijing.
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NATO chief mocks Russia over ‘limping’ submarine after reports of malfunction
NATO chief Mark Rutte mocked Russia on Monday regarding the "limping" condition of one of its submarines, as Russian authorities denied it had been forced to surface due to technical issues.
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Leaked audio reveals CEOs’ plans to undermine the Serbian opposition broadcaster
The CEOs of Telekom Srbija and Netherlands-based United Group discussed strategies to weaken a broadcaster that has provided a platform for opposition voices amid mass protests against the Serbian government, according to a leaked audio recording.
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Hot air balloon carrying 34 people crashes in Netherlands, leaving one dead
One individual has passed away in a hot air balloon accident in Friesland, the Netherlands.
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200 kg of meth and ties to Mexico: transnational drug network uncovered in Europe
European authorities dismantle a meth network linked to Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel and gangs in Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, and New Zealand.
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Two killed and two police officers injured in stabbing attack in the Netherlands
Two people have been killed and two police officers were injured in a stabbing attack in the Netherlands.
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Exposed mafia schemes — and paid the price: who is behind the murder of Cemil Onal in the Netherlands?
Prior to being murdered in the Netherlands this week, Cemil Önal warned authorities that his life was in danger because of his knowledge of bribes paid to Turkish politicians on behalf of an alleged illegal gambling syndicate, Follow the Money reported Friday.
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Teenagers staged a stabbing attack in Amsterdam, leaving several injured
Police searching for a group of around 15 youths who fled the scene after attack
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ZKasino rug puller suffers massive loss in 20x ETH trade
The purported mastermind behind ZKasino encounters a multimillion-dollar challenge as crypto volatility exposes risky wagers.
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Assassination of Europe’s ’most wanted’ drug lord who once faked his death
Marco Ebben was one of Europe’s ‘most wanted’ men for smuggling drugs from Brazil to the Netherlands.
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Early medieval hoard of ’devil’s money’ discovered at cult site in the Netherlands
Researchers believe the site in the Netherlands might have been used for pagan worship as a reaction to the spread of Christianity.
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Russian national arrested in the Netherlands for espionage on chip manufacturers
A former employee of ASML and NXP, who has been in custody for several months on suspicion of stealing corporate secrets, maintained contact with Russian intelligence.
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Authorities in Netherlands and Spain arrest suspects accused of supplying encrypted ’Sky’ phones to criminals
Authorities confiscated real estate and cryptocurrency from the suspects.
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Dutch police arrest three suspects for stealing a priceless golden helmet from Romania
Dutch authorities on Wednesday arrested three suspects after the theft of a priceless ancient golden helmet that is considered a cultural icon of Romania...
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Dutch prosecutors reveal one of Europe’s most-wanted drug traffickers is living in Sierra Leone
Jos Leijdekkers, reportedly the son-in-law of African country’s president, was sentenced to 24 years in prison
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Burglars steal royal gold from display after using explosives to break in
A 2,500-year-old helmet is among a host of precious items that have been stolen from a museum in the Netherlands.
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Study finds pesticides and harmful bacteria in cannabis sold in Netherlands
‘Baseline’ contamination study to inform Netherlands trial in which shops will sell drug produced by licensed growers
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Footballer’s eye ’pops out’ during game after blowing nose, then jogs off casually
Footage of the injury went viral and stunned footie fans.
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