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Al Gore launches Rotterdam Climate Campus 15/10/2008
The former US vice president launched the new institute which focuses on developing new techniques in water management and clean energy on Tuesday evening.... read more
Dutch news in brief, Wednesday 15 October 2008 15/10/2008
Find out what’s the latest news in the Netherlands in the roundup of today’s press from Radio Netherlands.... read more
Christian Union official quits over being gay 15/10/2008
Sander Chan says he can’t accept the party’s limitations on homosexuality.... read more
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- Dutch councils have millions in Iceland: Groningen province deposited EUR 30 million, and local councils have more than EUR 70 million, in troubled Icelandic banks....
- Fortis to disappear from Netherlands: The brand name of Fortis will be dropped as it now has a negative association, says chairman of the bank’s board....
- Barroso urges EU to endorse 2-trillion-euro rescue plan: "I am pleased to see that there is now a consensus on the necessity and on the substance of a coherent effort."...
- Fortis shares plummet on first day of trading: Fortis shares plunge over 60 percent in Amsterdam and Brussels stock market after a six-day suspension on trading was lifted on Tuesday....
- Ombudsman slams detention of football fans: A Dutch government watchdog says the detention of 800 football fans in April 2006 for several hours without water, food and toilets was not justified....
- 7,000 Fortis shareholders to sue bank: About 7,000 shareholders say they have been cheated by a government bailout which leaves them holding toxic assets....
- Dutch councils banked at Landsbanki: At least 12 local councils have come forward to say they have accounts with the ailing Icelandic bank....
- Melamine found in Thai, Sri Lankan biscuits: Swiss authorities found high melamine levels in biscuits from Thailand and Sri Lanka....
- Dutch news in brief, Tuesday 14 October 2008: Find out what’s the latest news in the Netherlands in the roundup of today’s press from Radio Netherlands....
- Dutch MPs refuse to meet Indonesian massacre victims: The Dutch politicians visiting Indonesia refuse to meet family members of people massacred by Dutch soldiers in post WWII period who are now suing the Netherlands....
- Dutch government pledges EUR 200 billion: The Netherlands will guarantee EUR 200 billion in loans between banks to help tide over the financial crises and restore public confidence....
- Morocco earns "advanced status" with EU: Morocco and the EU sign an agreement Monday to increase free trade, security and political and economic cooperation....
- EU: turn down MP3 players or risk hearing loss: The European Union says listening to MP3 players at maximum levels could result in permanent hearing loss....
- European shares soar after Wall Street rally: Global efforts to combat the financial crisis send stocks in US, Asia and Europe rocketing....
- Spring-roll vendor attacked by man: A vegetarian beat up a stallholder for selling only meat spring-rolls in Zwolle....
- Third suspect arrested in Bonaire disappearance: The latest man to be arrested over the disappearance of Marlies van der Kouwe is the brother of the main suspect....
- Dutch news in brief, Monday 13 October 2008: Find out what’s the latest news in the Netherlands in the roundup of today’s press from Radio Netherlands....
- EU pushes for world finance summit: The European Union hopes the United States and other powers will join in an international summit to review the causes of the financial crisis....
- Dutch province invested money in Lehman brothers: The Dutch Province of Zeeland had five million euros invested in the bankrupt US business bank Lehman Brothers....
- Dutch Finance Minister criticises US attitude: The Dutch Finance Minister Wouter Bos has criticised the US government's attitude to the financial crisis....
- Dutch army fathers can miss one foreign mission: Male Dutch soldiers with children younger than one year are to be given the right to miss one mission abroad....
- Dutch trains crash without causing injuries: Two trains derailed on Saturday following a slow-speed collision near the Dutch city of Gouda....
- Scientists discover paternal baldness gene: Once they discover how the gene influences hair growth, it will be possible to consider therapies that thwart the effect....
- Markets to give final verdict on world's show of unity: It was a weekend of heavy promises and calls for joint action as the world economies offered a plan of action....
- Dutch rail satisfaction at all-time high: Dutch rail says customer satisfaction is at an all-time high......
- Labour backs review of Iraqi refugees: The Dutch governing Labour Party has dropped its opposition to a government plan to stop giving all Iraqi refugees a temporary residence permit....
- Icesave to meet Dutch obligations: Iceland's Prime Minister Geir Haarde says his government will do everything possible for the failed Icesave bank to meet its obligations with Dutch depositors....
- Dutch news in brief, Friday 10 October 2008: Find out what’s the latest news in the Netherlands in the roundup of today’s press from Radio Netherlands....
- No child allowance for drop-outs: Dutch politicians consider taking away child support allowances from parents who fail to send their children to school....
- Dutch MPs reject automatic organ donation: The Netherlands will not adopt an “opt out” program for organ donation, although there is a shortage of donors....
- Weekly global market review: 6 – 10 October 2008: A coordinated cut in interest rates by central banks around the world failed initially to lift the gloom hanging over financial markets on Wednesday; however on Thursday significant gains were posted in Europe and in Asia....
- Europeans reject cloned food: A poll released Thursday shows that most Europeans won't eat meat from genetically engineered animals....
- Fortis shareholders may ask for vote: Euroshareholders consider a vote to approve the Benelux countries’ purchase of troubled bank Fortis....
- Dutch news in brief, Thursday 9 October 2008: Find out what’s the latest news in the Netherlands in the roundup of today’s press from Radio Netherlands....
- Netherlands continues demands of Serbia: Maxime Verhagen demands that Serbia return wanted war criminal Ratko Mladic to The Hague in order to improve their relations with the EU....
- Oil prices fall sharply: Oil prices decline after the world’s major banks cut their interest rates, as financial trouble spreads to Europe, Asia and Australia....
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