In an election result that sent shock waves across Europe, Geert Wilders, a longtime far-right provocateur, is closer than ever to becoming prime minister.
Author: Claire Moses
Far-Right Party Predicted to Win Dutch Elections in Landslide
The party of Geert Wilders, a longtime political provocateur with a history of antipathy toward immigrants and Islam, held a wide lead, according to early results, an outcome that could send shock waves through Europe.
Dutch Election: Unpredictable Vote May Elevate a Centrist
Unusually, a protest vote may be coalescing around a centrist, Pieter Omtzigt, as the Dutch vote in national elections on Wednesday.
Protest Vote May Elevate a Centrist in Dutch Election
Unusually, a protest vote may be coalescing around a centrist, Pieter Omtzigt, as the Dutch vote in national elections on Wednesday.
Shakira Reaches Deal in Spanish Tax Fraud Trial
Prosecutors had charged the pop star with failing to pay 14.5 million euros in income taxes. Her trial had been set to begin on Monday.
Iceland Works to Protect Power Plant as it Awaits a Volcanic Eruption
As the country prepares for a possible volcanic eruption, it’s working to protect a power plant that serves 30,000 people.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Ski Trial Is Getting the Musical Treatment
Is there nothing that can’t be put to song? A small London theater production about the much-covered trial will ask the audience to be jury members.
What to Know About Iceland’s Volcano Eruption and Possible Flight Disruptions
While the authorities continue to warn for a volcanic eruption, they say that any disruption to air travel will probably be minimal.
Iceland’s Blue Lagoon Closes After Thousands of Earthquakes
The tourist attraction, a geothermal spa that is popular with Americans, said it would “carefully monitor the seismic developments” as a precautionary measure.
Lucky Find at Auction Identifies Man on Cover of ‘Led Zeppelin IV’
It’s not a painting. It’s a picture of a Victorian artisan taken in the English countryside in 1892.