Explosion Outside Dutch Coronavirus Testing Site, Police Say
Dutch police say the explosion went off outside of a coronavirus test center several miles north of Amsterdam. There were no injuries from the blast.
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Anti-Curfew Protests Flare Up In The Netherlands
At least 150 people were reportedly arrested amid violent protests against coronavirus restrictions.
Angered By New Coronavirus Restrictions, Protesters In Netherlands Clash With Police
Many people are angry that the Netherlands has imposed a new curfew to contain the spread of COVID-19 and new variants of the coronavirus.
Some European Countries Batten Down For The Holidays With New Coronavirus Lockdowns
Amid a spike in new cases, leaders in Germany, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic have announced the return of strict measures to dissuade people from attending large holiday gatherings.
Saved By The Whale: Dutch Train Runs Off Elevated Tracks, Is Caught By Statue's Tail
An 18-year-old sculpture caught a metro train after it crushed barriers at the end of the tracks early Monday.
Dutch Celebrities Face Backlash After Rejecting Efforts To Prevent COVID-19
With the hashtag #ikdoenietmeermee ("I no longer participate"), several musicians and influencers said on social media they were opting out of campaigns to promote social distancing and face masks.
'A Journey That We Have To Join Together': 2 Dutch Women Confront Slavery's Legacy
Maartje Duin and Peggy Bouva are examining painful issues in the Netherlands' colonial past. "We wanted to show people that you can talk about this openly, even if it's uncomfortable," says Bouva.
George Floyd's Death And Years Of Dialogue Are Helping The Dutch Disown Black Pete
"There's quite a risk that we could have said, 'Oh, that's in the United States. That's not us,' " says Amma Asante, a former member of the Dutch Parliament. "And now there's no denial anymore."
Nearly 6 Years After MH17 Was Shot Down, Dutch Prosecutors Say They Will Sue Russia
Russia has denied any involvement in the 2014 crash of the Malaysian jetliner that killed nearly 300 people. Investigators say it was hit by a Russian-supplied surface-to-air missile.
The Netherlands' Huge Flower Sector Wilts As Coronavirus Hurts Business
The Dutch market is a global blossom powerhouse but sales are withering as virus-hit countries hunker down.