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EU

Irate Dutch farmers clog roads in major tractor protest over government’s climate change policy (VIDEOS)

Posted on November 17, 2020November 17, 2020By Editor

At least two people have been arrested during a major motorized protest by Dutch farmers in The Hague against the government’s policies to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions as part of its climate-change initiatives. … Read More >Irate Dutch farmers clog roads in major tractor protest over government’s climate change policy (VIDEOS)

EU

215,000 chickens to be culled after bird flu detected on Dutch farm – Ministry of Agriculture

Posted on November 6, 2020November 6, 2020By Editor

The Dutch Ministry of Agriculture has ordered the slaughter of some 215,000 chickens following the detection of a highly infectious strain of bird flu at a farm near the border with Germany. … Read More >215,000 chickens to be culled after bird flu detected on Dutch farm – Ministry of Agriculture

Russia

Six years after MH17 tragedy, Russia withdraws from ‘pointless’ investigation consultations with Netherlands & Australia

Posted on October 16, 2020October 16, 2020By Editor

Russia’s Foreign Ministry believes it’s “impossible” for Moscow to continue consultations with the Netherlands and Australia on the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, as they are not interested in uncovering the truth. … Read More >Six years after MH17 tragedy, Russia withdraws from ‘pointless’ investigation consultations with Netherlands & Australia

EU

Netherlands legalizes child euthanasia despite opposition from Christian parties

Posted on October 14, 2020October 14, 2020By Editor

The Dutch government will allow doctors to euthanize terminally ill children as young as one year old, making the Netherlands the second country in the world to permit the practice. … Read More >Netherlands legalizes child euthanasia despite opposition from Christian parties

EU

Three Belgian Cops Caught in Narcotics Dragnet That Seized Tons of Cocaine

Posted on October 2, 2020October 2, 2020By Editor

A series of 54 coordinated raids across four European countries this week resulted in 29 arrests and the seizure of 3.5 tonnes of cocaine, €2 million in cash and bank deposits and around 40 vehicles. … Read More >Three Belgian Cops Caught in Narcotics Dragnet That Seized Tons of Cocaine

EU

US envoy to Netherlands accused of ELECTION MEDDLING after hosting ‘fundraiser’ for right-wing party at embassy

Posted on September 23, 2020September 23, 2020By Editor

The US ambassador to the Netherlands, Pete Hoekstra, has been accused of “election meddling” by local politicians after hosting an event – reportedly a fundraiser – for a right-wing party at the embassy. … Read More >US envoy to Netherlands accused of ELECTION MEDDLING after hosting ‘fundraiser’ for right-wing party at embassy

Russia

Moscow outraged after bug found in Russian military attache car in The Hague, summons Dutch Charge d’Affaires

Posted on August 18, 2020August 18, 2020By Editor

The Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday expressed its outrage after tracking equipment was found in a Russian military attache car in The Hague, the home of the Dutch government and the International Court of Justice. … Read More >Moscow outraged after bug found in Russian military attache car in The Hague, summons Dutch Charge d’Affaires

World

UK imposes 14-day self-quarantine for travelers from France & Netherlands, doubles fines for not wearing mask

Posted on August 16, 2020August 16, 2020By Editor

The UK government will add six new countries to its travel quarantine list, including France and the Netherlands, requiring two weeks of self-isolation for new arrivals while boosting fines for those who flout face mask rules. … Read More >UK imposes 14-day self-quarantine for travelers from France & Netherlands, doubles fines for not wearing mask

Russia

Dutch lawsuit with ECHR alleging Russia played part in MH17 downing will only further ‘complicate’ search for truth – Moscow

Posted on July 12, 2020July 12, 2020By Editor

Russia had nothing to do with the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014, but it’ll work with the European Court of Human Rights if the Netherlands files a law suit, Moscow has said. … Read More >Dutch lawsuit with ECHR alleging Russia played part in MH17 downing will only further ‘complicate’ search for truth – Moscow