Netherlands

29 March 2022, Netherlands, Amsterdam: Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal (C) shakes hands with Netherlands' Donyell Malen after his substitution during the friendly soccer match between Netherlands and Germany at Johann Cruyff Arena. Photo: Federico Gambarini/dpa.

Sports

FOOTBALL

Netherlands boss Van Gaal confirms successful cancer treatment

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/12/22

The Netherlands coach announced he was suffering from the illness on a Dutch television show earlier this month

10 March 2022, France, Versailles: French President Emmanuel Macron (R) receives Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte at the Palace of Versailles for the meeting of European Union EU leaders at an informal two-day meeting. The topic is the current development after the Russian attack on Ukraine. Photo: Eric Lalmand/BELGA/dpa.

Economy & Business

ENERGY

Netherlands cuts taxes on fuel and energy amid record high costs

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/11/22

In addition, people with low incomes will receive subsidies to compensate for high electricity and gas prices

19 November 2021, Netherlands, Rotterdam: A scooter was set on fire during a protest against the 2G policy at the Coolsingel. Violent riots broke out in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam during a demonstration by hundreds of people against stricter anti-coronavirus measures. Photo: Killian Lindenburg/ANP/dpa.

World

PANDEMIC

Seven injured as police fire shots at Rotterdam coronavirus riots

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/20/21

There were incidents of arson, fireworks were set off and police and firefighters were pelted with objects

19 November 2020, Berlin: A face mask covered with some autumn leaves lies on the sidewalk. Public life in Germany has been brought to a near-standstill as part of a four-week shutdown in Europe's largest economy in a bid to stem a surge in coronavirus infections. Photo: Kira Hofmann/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

Coronavirus

INTERNATIONAL ALERT

Dutch tourists infected and quarantined escape from Spanish hostel

The Nomad Today 11/19/21

The Central Government Delegation in Extremadura is coordinating the search operation

11 November 2021, Netherlands, Amsterdam: People queue for a concert at the Concertgebouw hall. The Netherlands is heading for a new partial lockdown in the face of rapidly rising Corona infection and patient numbers, Dutch media report, citing government circles. Photo: Ramon Van Flymen/ANP/dpa.

World

CORONAVIRUS

Netherlands set for new partial coronavirus lockdown

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/12/21

The number of daily new coronavirus infections rose to more than 16,000 on Thursday, an all-time high.

Spain

CRIME

Police conduct drug raids in Spain, Germany, Netherlands

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/4/21

Police say they found 1,200 marijuana plants and arrested three people in Spain

A Russian jet fighter flies close to the Dutch warship. Photo: Twitter/Dutch Ministry of Defence/@Defensie.

World

'SEA BREEZE' EXERCISE

Netherlands says Russia flew 'mock attacks' on warship

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/30/21

According to Moscow, the ship Evertsen was on course for Russian territory, more specifically the Crimean peninsula

27 June 2021, Hungary, Budapest: Czech Republic's Patrik Schick scores his side's second goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 soccer match between Netherlands and Czech Republic at the Puskas Arena. Photo: -/PA Wire/dpa

Sports

Netherlands 0-2 Czech Republic

Czech Republic into Euro 2020 quarters with 2-0 win over Netherlands

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/27/21

The Czechs will face Denmark next Saturday in Baku

28 July 2020, Hamburg: Sex workers hold signs and placards during a demonstration in Herbertstrasse against the lockdown of the brothels due to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Photo: Daniel Reinhardt/dpa

World

CORONAVIRUS

Netherlands eases Covid-19 rules for cafes, gyms, zoos and prostitutes

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/19/21

Cafes and restaurants can now serve guests in their outdoor areas between 6 am and 8 pm.

24 January 2021, Netherlands, Eindhoven: Debris of a burned out car can be seen in front of Eindhoven Central train station in the aftermath of a demonstration against the current coronavirus policy. Photo: Nik Oiko/SOPA Images via ZUMA Wire/dpa

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Protests against curfew in the Netherlands turn violent

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/25/21

More than 30 people were detained, police said.

World

COVID-19

Netherlands last country in EU to begin vaccinations

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/6/21

Vaccination centres across the country are not expected to be operational until next week.

12 November 2020, Netherlands, The Hague: Police officers investigate outside the Saudi Arabian embassy in The Hague, after several shots were fired at the embassy. Bullets have been fired at several windows and bullet casings have been recovered. Photo: Sem Van Der Wal/dpa.

World

NO INJURIES

Shots fired at Saudi Arabian embassy in the Netherlands

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/12/20

The embassy urged Saudi nationals in the Netherlands to exercise caution and vigilance.

World

Europol says cocaine traffic booming during pandemic

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/7/20

Cocaine traffic from South America to Europe has reached record amounts.

Coronavirus

Coronavirus reinfections reported in the Netherlands and Belgium

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/25/20

Scientists in Hong Kong offered the first proof of a patient who had recovered from Covid-19 and was reinfected, suggesting the coronavirus may persist in the human population, similar to other…

Lifestyle

Facebook bans controversial Santa Claus helper 'Black Pete'

The Nomad Today 8/12/20

The US company counts black make-up, thick lips and frizzy wigs among discriminatory stereotypes now prohibited.

World

Drug gang was behind torture chamber found in the Netherlands

The Nomad Today 7/9/20

A shipping container, referred to as 'treatment room' by the suspects, contained a dentist's chair together with surgery instruments, pliers and shears intended for torture.

Finland

CORONAVIRUS

The future of van Gogh's exhibition is uncertain

The Nomad Today 3/29/20

Group bookings for September and October are sold out. However, Vincent van Gogh’s art exhibition's fate may be confirmed in June.

Finland

"My father endangered his family to save Dutch soldiers; now we ask the Netherlands for protection"

The Nomad Today 9/6/19

Bashar Haydar escaped from Iraq in 2015 with the aim of reaching the Netherlands, whose troops were deployed in 2004 in his home province. He claims his father collaborated with the soldiers and even…