The country has sworn in its first far-right government and is trying a new approach after nearly 14 years of Mark Rutte’s leadership. That could have broad implications for the nation and its standing in Europe.
Author: Claire Moses
Dutch Olympic Organizers Defend Participation of Athlete Convicted of Rape
Steven van de Velde, a beach volleyball player, spent time in prison for the 2014 rape of a 12-year-old girl. His inclusion on the Olympic team has caused a stir in the international news media.
Death Sentence Reversed for Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi, Lawyer Says
Toomaj Salehi had been sentenced to death in April after releasing music in support of antigovernment demonstrations two years ago.
Group of Austrians Picks 77 Charities to Receive Heiress’s Fortune
Marlene Engelhorn, a descendant of the founder of one of the world’s largest chemical companies, decided to give away most of her inheritance.
Collectors Line Up in London as King Charles Bank Notes Are Released
A steady stream of people lined up at the Bank of England on Wednesday to get what they hoped would be collector’s items: the first bank notes featuring the portrait of King Charles III.
It’s Wedding Season: Here Come the Owls
What better way to deliver the rings to the bride and groom?
Former Intelligence Chief Tapped as Next Dutch Prime Minister
Dick Schoof is poised to be the country’s first new leader in over 13 years. His selection came as a relative surprise, after more than six months of negotiations to form a governing coalition.
Holocaust Death Toll on English Channel Island Is Raised by Hundreds
A panel of academics said it found more conclusive evidence of how many people were killed during the Nazi occupation of Alderney, one of the Channel Islands in British territory.
‘Extreme Turbulence’ on Singapore Airlines Flight Kills 1 and Injures Dozens
A Singapore Airlines flight from London was diverted to Bangkok, where more than 70 people were being treated for injuries.
Dutch Right-Wing Parties Reach Preliminary Deal to Form a Government
The agreement excludes the populist politician Geert Wilders from becoming prime minister.