Thousands of Dutch farmers protest against emissions targets
The farmers rallied against the Dutch government’s plans to rein in emissions of nitrogen oxide and ammonia.Thousands of farmers have gathered in the central Netherlands to protest…
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Dutch prime minister apologises to Srebrenica peacekeepers
The Dutch Supreme Court ruled the Netherlands was partially liable in the deaths of about 350 Muslim men murdered by Bosnian Serb forces during the massacre.The Dutch government…
Russia suspends gas deliveries to Dutch trader GasTerra
GasTerra has refused to agree to Moscow’s demands for payment in roubles, the Dutch company GasTerra said on Monday.GasTerra will no longer receive gas from Russia’s Gazprom from…
US, Netherlands call for action on decaying Yemeni supertanker
The two countries warn of potential economic, environmental and humanitarian effects if FSO Safer spills or explodes.The United States and the Netherlands have called for…
Google to pay over 300 European news publishers for content
The tech giant signed deals with news outlets in Germany, Hungary, France, Austria, the Netherlands and Ireland and said it is in talks with others as well.Google said Wednesday…
Dutch dockers refuse to unload ship with Russian diesel cargo
Dock workers union accuses Russia of financing the war in Ukraine with the cargo of diesel.Dutch dock workers are refusing to unload a tanker with a consignment of Russian diesel…
European states expel Russian diplomats over spying allegations
Belgium expels 21 Russian diplomats over alleged spying amid similar moves elsewhere in the European Union.Several European countries have announced the expulsion of dozens of…
Netherlands, Australia launch new case against Russia over MH17
The Dutch and Australian governments take Russia before the UN’s International Civil Aviation Organization.The Netherlands and Australia have initiated a new legal proceeding…