The prime minister, who announced he would leave politics in the Netherlands, gave his small country an outsize influence in Europe.
Author: Claire Moses
What You Need to Know About the Dutch Government Collapse
The coalition parties couldn’t come to an agreement on the country’s migration policy. What were they fighting over and what comes next?
Overlooked No More: Hannie Schaft, Resistance Fighter During World War II
She killed Nazis in the Netherlands and was known as “the girl with the red hair” on their most-wanted list. Then she was executed.
Amsterdam Tries to Make Red-Light District Less Touristy
The mayor wants to improve the neighborhood for residents, but sex workers oppose measures recently put in place. Now the city is looking to set up legal prostitution elsewhere.
Dutch King Apologizes for His Country’s Role in the Slave Trade
The Netherlands formally abolished slavery in its colonies in 1863, but has only recently begun to actively acknowledge its participation in the practice.
‘Barbenheimer’: Fans Plan to See ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ Back to Back on July 21
The “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” movies look very different. But some fans are planning a double feature for their release on July 21.
Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, Had Surgery for Breast Cancer
Ms. Ferguson, the ex-wife of Prince Andrew, had a single mastectomy after a routine mammogram. A spokesperson said her prognosis was good.
Man Tied to Natalee Holloway Disappearance Is Extradited to U.S.
Joran van der Sloot, who had been in prison in Peru, was sent to the United States to face charges related to Ms. Holloway, who went missing during a 2005 trip to Aruba.
Prince Harry Will Be the First British Royal to Testify Since Edward VII
Prince Harry’s expected courtroom testimony this week will be the first time that a prominent member of Britain’s royal family has been cross-examined in over 130 years.
This Famous ‘Spy’ Whale Likes People. That Could Be a Problem.
A beluga whale named Hvaldimir was first spotted in 2019 wearing what looked like a camera harness. He has recently been moving toward busier waters, prompting fears for his safety.