Squatters leave museum building neat and tidy 15/04/2008
The group of squatters is part of the Dutch squatters movement and had occupied the Rijksmuseum on Friday.
The Hague eyes European Capital of Culture for 2018 08/04/2008
The city municipal executive has asked the municipal council to approve the preparations for these plans.... read more
One fifth of Dutch Internet enthusiasts unaware of online identity 08/04/2008
The online research gathered a sample size of 1,870 Dutch consumers.... read more
Surinamese film director wins Golden Calf 08/04/2008
The award honoured Pim de la Parra for his work as a pioneer in the Dutch and Surinamese film industry... read more
New mayor for Eindhoven 08/04/2008
Rob van Gijzel was made new mayor in the council meeting on Monday evening.... read more
Thousands apply for sustainable energy subsidy 02/04/2008
Almost 4,000 people have applied for a subsidy for sustainable energy.... read more
Woman power wanted 02/04/2008
The largest Dutch Labour union, FNV, wants 40 percent of top Dutch positions to be filled by women in the next four years.... read more
Pakistani terrorism suspect released 02/04/2008
Dutch prosecutors say they have released the 26-year-old Pakistani due to a lack of evidence.... read more
Eurosceptics up in arms over ”Jurassic lark” 01/04/2008
Eurosceptic MP David Heathcoat-Amory reacted angrily after the EU officially sanctioned a proposed project to recreate the egg of the Dodo, extinct 300 years before the union was formed.... read more
Engineering talent campaign launched 31/03/2008
The campaign will encourage secondary school students to take engineering subjects at higher education level as the industry takes on mega projects in the coming years.... read more
Increasing number of Dutch dependent on food banks 31/03/2008
Banks see 30 percent increase in 2007... read more
Shoebox dowry of EUR 1,300 return to rightful owner 31/03/2008
Mother left bag on the train while on her way to spend the money on her daughter's wedding preparations... read more
Eco-friendly coffee for Dutch railway stations 31/03/2008
Wizzl and Kiosk refreshments stands' coffee cups will carry UTZ logos, indicating they come from socially responsible sources... read more
Horse hit by motocross rider 31/03/2008
Stallion panicked and broke through the fence as riders roar past... read more
Dutch know little of national history 26/03/2008
Most Dutch are lacking a good knowledge of their national history, according to the History Monitor published on Wednesday... read more
Oldest man in Netherlands, 108, dies 20/03/2008
The oldest man in the Netherlands has died.... read more
Household jobs still a man's work 19/03/2008
Odd jobs around the house continue to be a man's responsibility, according to a survey of Dutch households.... read more
Short men and women are more jealous, study shows 14/03/2008
Short men and short and tall women are the most jealous in their sexual relationships, a study carried out in Spain and the Netherlands was Friday quoted as saying.... read more
‘Lord of the Rings’ voted best foreign book 11/03/2008
Dutch readers have voted Tolkien’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ the best foreign book of all time.... read more
Sex in Dutch university ‘study cabins’ 07/03/2008
Students may be using the private study cabins within Utrecht's University Library for more than work.... read more
"Broodje kaas" remains breakfast favourite 29/02/2008
Despite the culinary variety in the Netherlands, a brown bread roll with cheese remains the most popular breakfast.... read more
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- Dutch take their own tea to work: The average company canteen would be improved with a bit more variety in the tea selection, according to 50 percent of Dutch workers....
- Police arrest mother of foundling Leonardo: This weekend police arrested the mother of a 9-year-old who had been left behind in a train on 5 February...
- Explicit video clips influence teenage girls: Watching music videos that contain explicitly sexual material leads girls to believe that a sexual appearance is essential for women....
- "Elder gangs are not a problem": It now emerges that "elder gangs" are not really a problem....
- Men becoming fathers later: More older men having children with younger partners....
- New fathers miss the pub, sleep, sex: Almost half of new fathers in the Netherlands say they forego nights out after the birth of their child, according to survey....
- More than half of Dutch have had office romances: More than half of Dutch nationals have had at least one romantic relationship at work, a poll reveals Tuesday....
- Woman smuggles cash in vagina: Marechaussee have uncovered a remarkable case of smuggling at Schiphol...
- The Netherlands enjoys the good weather: The Dutch headed to the coast en masse on Sunday to enjoy the warm weather....
- Fewer holiday plans for 2008: The Dutch have made far fewer holiday plans for 2008 than in previous years....
- Neighbourhood warned of arrival of "criminal": A letter claiming to be from a real estate broker's office warns residents....
- Café patrons make off with booty: The police in Almere city made an astonishing discovery after pursuing two robbers on Wednesday....
- Teenager sets self on fire: A 15-year-old from Soest was seriously injured on Thursday morning....
- Spiritual leader Maharishi Mahesh Yogi dies in Netherlands: Indian spiritual leader Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the founder of the Transcendental Mediation (TM) Movement, has died in Vlodrop, a village in the southern Netherlands....
- Queen Beatrix celebrates 70th birthday Friday: Queen Beatrix is due to celebrate her 70th birthday in Amsterdam on Friday....
- Máxima voted most beautiful female royal: Princess Máxima has been voted most beautiful female royal by the readers of magazine Vorsten Royale....
- Foundling was in bag from Belgium: The handbag in which a newborn baby was found on Sunday night comes from Belgium....
- Foundling near border presumed to be Dutch: The newborn found just over the border from the town of Posterholt in Limburg was probably brought from the Netherlands, the German police said Monday....
- Woman dies in Amsterdam hotel fire: A 21-year old woman was killed in a fire in a hotel in Amsterdam on Tuesday evening....
- Raccoon caught in shopping centre: A raccoon was captured in a shopping centre in Dronten on Wednesday evening....
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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.
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- 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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