Dutch immigration exam discriminatory, says Human Rights Watch 15/05/2008
The examination, which exempts Western migrants, is meant to keep certain group of people out.
Opposition lashes out at Labour for cuts in day care centres 15/05/2008
Opposition accuses Labour of irresponsible governance for going back on their words on day care centres subsidies.... read more
Campina plans fruit deliveries to schools 15/05/2008
Campina wants to start delivering fruit as well as milk to primary schools in 2009.... read more
Large families on decline in Netherlands 15/05/2008
Numbers of large families in The Netherlands have been halved in the last 10 years.... read more
More traffic chaos expected on Thursday 15/05/2008
As bus drivers continue with their strike on Thursday, traffic jams totalling more than 250 kilometres are expected.... read more
Gays experience discrimination in Amsterdam 15/05/2008
About 58 percent of gay people feel they have been discriminated against in 2008, reports survey.... read more
Dutch nursing homes failing 15/05/2008
Nursing homes are unable to offer reasonable care as cuts in staffing levels take its toll.... read more
RNW Press Review, Thursday 15 May 2008 15/05/2008
Catch the news in brief from the roundup of today’s press from Radio Netherlands.... read more
Going green with fashion 15/05/2008
Fashion come environmental enthusiasts are exhibiting their bags made of recycled materials at the Tassenmuseum Hendrikje on 25 May.... read more
Dutch health insurance defaulters on the rise 15/05/2008
Number of people in The Netherlands who pay no health insurance premiums rose by 26 percent in 2007... read more
Balkenende strengthens ties with Surinam 14/05/2008
Dutch Prime Minister pledges a more dignified approach to the “100 percent checks” for passengers flying from Surinam to The Netherlands.... read more
Orang-utan book hits Dutch bookstores 14/05/2008
The book on the pitiful plight of orang-utans created a commotion in 2007 when it was first published.... read more
University building destroyed by blaze 14/05/2008
A building in the Delft University of Technology was destroyed in the fire caused by a short circuit.... read more
Flemish nationalists to strengthen ties with Netherlands 14/05/2008
The Flemish Interest party says no to merger; yes to more cooperation between the two regions.... read more
You’ve got no mail! 14/05/2008
Residents of Groningen will not be receiving mail on Tuesday as postal service workers carry out the fifth of a series of a nationwide strikes.... read more
Heavy congestion on the roads due to strike 14/05/2008
Nationwide strikes of bus companies on Wednesday have led to morning traffic jams that are twice as long as usual.... read more
Turkish and Moroccan children’s talent overlooked by Dutch schools 14/05/2008
Survey reports that many Dutch primary schools pay little attention to talents of Turkish and Moroccan children.... read more
RNW Press Review, Wednesday 14 May 2008 14/05/2008
Catch the news in brief from the roundup of today’s press from Radio Netherlands.... read more
Dutch cabinet calls for escort service licence 14/05/2008
The measure aims to tackle illegal prostitution in hotels.... read more
Immigration on the rise in Netherlands 14/05/2008
About 32,000 immigrants move to the lowlands in the first quarter of 2008, nearly 6,000 more than the first quarter of 2007.... read more
Dutch PM dismisses Wilders’ suggestion 13/05/2008
Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende says proposing a union with Flanders is not on his list of agenda.... read more
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- Cycling naked for body and environment: An event organised by World Naked Bike Ride will see cyclists ride naked in an attempt to call attention to the environment....
- RNW Press Review, Tuesday 13 May 2008: Catch the news in brief from the roundup of today’s press from Radio Netherlands....
- Nine arrested for fighting on Dutch beach: Nine people were arrested on Sunday night after fighting broke out on the back at Bloemendaal....
- Dutch ministers visit Surinam: Two-day visit will see the two countries touch on issues such as better co-operation on security and drug trafficking....
- Wilders wants Netherlands to unite with Flanders: Freedom Party leader wants The Netherlands and Flanders, the Dutch-speaking region of neighbouring Belgium to become one nation....
- Longest line of Minis ever: A world record was set at the International Mini Meeting when ]868 British cars form a 3.2 kilometre line....
- No regional buses on Wednesday and Thursday: Bus drivers go on strike for better collective labour agreement after public-friendly strike action fails on two attempts....
- Dutch tourist season off to a good start: Good weather over the Whitsun weekend brings influx of visitors to Dutch tourist attractions....
- Princess Maxima hands out teaching packages: The teaching packages, which will be distributed at a primary school in Nieuwkoop, are intended to teach children how to handle money....
- Charity runners arrive in Rotterdam on time: All the teams taking part in the 17th Roparun arrive in Rotterdam safely and on time....
- Amsterdam police can claim psychological damages: New measure will allow police to claim both psychological and physical damages from perpetrators....
- Mind your step … in Arnhem: Three couples have fallen into a big hole in the pavement of a riverfront promenade in Arnhem....
- RNW Press Review, Friday 9 May 2008: Catch the news in brief from the roundup of today’s press from Radio Netherlands....
- Dutch youth prisons get extra EUR 285 million: The justice ministry is setting aside more funds to improve conditions at youth prisons in the next six years....
- Schiphol hit by baggage handlers strike on Friday: Legal action taken by Menzies Aviation to stop an indefinite strike of its 500 employees fell through as judge rules no significant damage will be caused....
- Dutch cocaine smuggler arrested in Lima: The Dutchman had eight kilograms of cocaine hidden in bags of candy....
- New cross-border crime bureau in Limburg: Authorities in Limburg will work closely with Belgium and Germany to tackle cross-border crime....
- Netherlands pledges EUR 4 million for Afghan human rights: The funds will go to improving women’s rights and national reconciliation programme in Afghanistan....
- 'Iron Lady' Rita cheated of EUR 135,000: Donor goes back on promise to pay for 1,800 entry tickets to Proud of the Netherlands party’s official opening ceremony....
- Paedophile suspect arrested after 2-day global hunt: A 59-year-old man has been arrested in New Jersey on Thursday; two days after Interpol launched a global manhunt....
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- Wilders wants Netherlands to unite with Flanders : Freedom Party leader wants The Netherlands and Flanders, the Dutch-speaking region of neighbouring Belgium to become one nation.
- RNW Press Review, Tuesday 13 May 2008 : Catch the news in brief from the roundup of today’s press from Radio Netherlands.
- IJsselland police’s experiment creates stir : The police have been recording the licence plates of cars driving along the A28 and A50 motorways.
- Dutch robot wins international LEGO competition : The robot, build by three students aged 11, 12 and 15, emerged the best among 10,000 teams.
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