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Dutch court says government has right to demand ‘corona pass’ despite widespread protests

Posted on October 7, 2021October 7, 2021By Editor

A Dutch court has given its backing to the government, dismissing a call to scrap the Netherlands’ corona pass which is required to enter restaurants, bars, museums, theatres, and other public places. … Read More >Dutch court says government has right to demand ‘corona pass’ despite widespread protests

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Dozens of environmental activists block Shell’s oil refinery in Netherlands in protest over ‘greenwashing’ ads (PHOTOS)

Posted on October 5, 2021October 5, 2021By Editor

Over 80 activists from a dozen EU states have blocked entry to Shell’s oil refinery in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, to protest against the giant’s “greenwashing” advertisements and call for a new law that bans fossil fuel ads. … Read More >Dozens of environmental activists block Shell’s oil refinery in Netherlands in protest over ‘greenwashing’ ads (PHOTOS)

No country has ‘clear picture’ what flights its citizens are actually on, Dutch FM says, amid chaotic evacuation from Kabul

Posted on August 25, 2021August 25, 2021By Editor

The persisting “chaos” at Kabul airport has made it hard to tell which evacuation flights carry nationals of what country, the Netherlands’ foreign minister has said, adding that over 700 Dutch citizens are still in Afghanistan. … Read More >No country has ‘clear picture’ what flights its citizens are actually on, Dutch FM says, amid chaotic evacuation from Kabul

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No country has ‘clear picture’ what flights its citizens are actually on, Dutch FM says, amid chaotic evacuation from Kabul

Posted on August 24, 2021August 24, 2021By Editor

The persisting “chaos” at Kabul airport has made it hard to tell which evacuation flights carry nationals of what country, the Netherlands’ foreign minister has said, adding that over 700 Dutch citizens are still in Afghanistan. … Read More >No country has ‘clear picture’ what flights its citizens are actually on, Dutch FM says, amid chaotic evacuation from Kabul

Bilateral trade between Russia & Netherlands rebounds from post-pandemic lows

Posted on August 3, 2021August 3, 2021By Editor

Trade turnover between Russia and the Netherlands saw a year-on-year surge of 23% from January through May 2021, according to the Russian ambassador to the Netherlands Alexander Shulgin. … Read More >Bilateral trade between Russia & Netherlands rebounds from post-pandemic lows

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Southern Netherlands ravaged by floods as thousands evacuated from ‘disaster zone’ in hard-hit Limburg province (VIDEO)

Posted on July 17, 2021July 17, 2021By Editor

Days of heavy rains have triggered major floods across parts of the Netherlands, with the southern Limburg province declared a disaster area as police, firefighters and even soldiers help thousands of residents to find shelter. … Read More >Southern Netherlands ravaged by floods as thousands evacuated from ‘disaster zone’ in hard-hit Limburg province (VIDEO)

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Netherlands reimposes Covid-19 measures over rise in cases just weeks after lifting restrictions

Posted on July 11, 2021July 11, 2021By Editor

The Netherlands is reintroducing Covid-19 restrictions for nightclubs, restaurants and music festivals in response to a spike in infections among younger people, the Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has said. … Read More >Netherlands reimposes Covid-19 measures over rise in cases just weeks after lifting restrictions

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Orban blasts Dutch ‘colonial’ mentality after Rutte tells Hungarian PM to respect LGBTQ+ or leave the EU

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

The Hungarian prime minister has issued a stern rebuke of his Dutch counterpart, telling Amsterdam to keep out of Hungarian politics after criticizing Budapest’s move to prevent the portrayal of homosexuality to minors. … Read More >Orban blasts Dutch ‘colonial’ mentality after Rutte tells Hungarian PM to respect LGBTQ+ or leave the EU

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Two injured after Dutch F-16 fighter plane crashes into building, forcing pilot to eject (PHOTOS)

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

The pilot of an F-16 fighter plane in the Netherlands was injured after ejecting himself from an aircraft on Thursday morning at Leeuwarden Air Base, prompting speculation as to what happened. … Read More >Two injured after Dutch F-16 fighter plane crashes into building, forcing pilot to eject (PHOTOS)

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Moderna plans to offer Covid-19 vaccine with range of dosages after new deal with Swiss drugmaker Lonza

Posted on June 4, 2021June 4, 2021By Editor

Moderna has said it will likely offer a range of vaccine dose levels in 2022 after a successful trial of a half-dose booster shot and a deal with drugmaker Lonza to provide ingredients for 300 million 50 microgram doses each year. … Read More >Moderna plans to offer Covid-19 vaccine with range of dosages after new deal with Swiss drugmaker Lonza