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Gakpo, de Ligt among five players ruled out as virus hits Netherlands squad ahead of Euro qualifier against France
The departures were another blow to coach Ronald Koeman ahead of the first match of his second stint in charge of the national team
China criticises Dutch plan to curb access to chip tools
China on Thursday criticised the Netherlands for joining Washington in expanding curbs on Chinese access to technology to make processor chips that Western governments say might be used in weapons or to commit human rights abuses
World Bank approves massive grant to help Ukraine fight Russia
The total of $20.6 billion in emergency financing comes from commitments and pledges from, the United States, Britain, the Netherlands, Spain, Norway, Germany, Canada, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Finland, Ireland, Lithuania, Latvia, Iceland, Belgium, and Japan
Canadian province decriminalises cocaine, heroin: Which countries allow possession of hard drugs?
Canada’s province of British Columbia has undertaken a three-year experiment of decriminalising small amounts of drugs, including cocaine, heroin and MDMA. It is following other countries such as Portugal and Uruguay and even the US state of Oregon where some, if not all drugs, are allowed
European court rules Ukraine cases against Russia admissible
The ruling by the Strasbourg-based European Court of Human Rights marks significant progress in efforts by the Netherlands and Ukraine to hold Russia legally accountable for its actions in Ukraine and could pave the way for compensation orders
Turkey, UAE condemn Quran protest in the Netherlands
Protests started after Dutch leader of the far-right Pegida movement in Netherland, Edwin Wagensveld, on Sunday tore pages out of the copy of the Quran near the Dutch parliament and stomped on the pages
Gold, cash and precious jewelry: Dutch village hunts for treasure based on World War II-era map
So far, nobody has reported finding anything. The treasure hunt began this year when the Dutch National Archive published thousands of documents for historians to pore over. It wasn't immediately clear if authorities could claim the loot if it was found, or if a prospector could keep it
The Chip War: In a major blow to China, Netherlands and Japan decide to side with US over chip sanctions
Much to China’s dismay, the Netherlands and Japan have decided to abide by the sanctions that the US has imposed on Chinese chip makers. This effectively means that China will no longer be able to make the latest semiconductors, and can neither develop next-gen chips.
Just ask: Netherlands ready to give top-notch F16 fighters to Ukraine
Ukraine has long sought the American made fighter jet to fight back the numerically and technologically superior Russian Air Force
Hockey World Cup 2023: Netherlands, New Zealand off to winning start in Pool C
In the opening match of the day, Sam Hiha (11th, 18th minutes) scored two field goals in the opening two quarters, while Sam Lane opened the account for the Black Sticks with another field strike in the ninth minute.
Hockey World Cup 2023: Inexperience the key challenge for three-time champions Netherlands, says coach Jeroen Delmee
Three-time champions Netherlands will be hoping to add to their trophy collection in the Hockey World Cup in Odisha this month after falling short in the final hurdle in each of the last two editions.
Watch: Netherland's magnificent Veluwemeer Aqueduct allows cars to travel underwater
The video of the 'Veluwemeer Aqueduct' water bridge shows how cars moving on the bridge go underwater for a few metres and then reemerge on the other end. The video, shared widely on Twitter, has grabbed the attention of people and also received appreciation
Fan Xing, Netherlands’ first male giant panda turns out to be female
Giant pandas were removed from the International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s red list of endangered species in 2016. Fan Xing, was born on May 1 to two giant pandas -- mum Wu Wen and dad Xing Ya -- who were loaned to the Netherlands by China in 2017 for 15 years
FIFA World Cup: FIFA opens probe following fiery Netherlands-Argentina quarter-final
A World Cup record 18 yellow cards were shown as Argentina defeated the Dutch 4-3 on penalties Friday after a 2-2 draw at Lusail Stadium.
FIFA World Cup: Netherlands hoping to 'change' memories of 2014 Argentina heartbreak
The Netherlands will take on Argentina on Friday in a repeat of their 2014 semi-final clash in Brazil, where the South Americans won on penalties following a 0-0 draw after 120 minutes.
Argentina vs Netherlands, FIFA World Cup 2022: When and Where to watch Argentina vs Netherlands Live
Their most recent meeting came in a knockout game in the 2014 World Cup when Argentina clinched a spot in the final with a 4-2 result in the penalty shootout.
FIFA World Cup: Messi-led Argentina edge past Australia, Netherlands thrash USA to enter quarters
FIFA World Cup: Argentina beat Australia 2-1, while Netherlands thrash USA 3-1 to enter quarterfinals.
FIFA World Cup: Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal slams 'very negative' press coverage ahead of USA last-16 clash
Van Gaal has faced criticism from the Dutch press, who have repeatedly questioned his tactics and described the 'Oranje' as too pragmatic.
Torture, murder, corruption and more: What a covert app exposed about Europe's drug gangs
Once a secure messaging app prized by underworld drug barons, Sky ECC has now brought many to their downfall. From torture to murders, the Sky ECC investigation has pushed some of Europe's darkest corners into the limelight
FIFA World Cup, Group A recap: Netherlands top, Senegal hold nerves to progress
FIFA World Cup Group A: Netherlands finished the group stage with seven points as they won two matches while one ended in a draw. Senegal, on the other hand, accumulated six points with two wins and a loss.