The ship was carrying nearly 3,000 vehicles near the Dutch island of Ameland in the North Sea when the fire was reported late Tuesday, officials said.
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Amsterdam to Bar Cruise Ships From Central Terminal
The Dutch capital will stop cruise ships from docking in the city center as part of a campaign to curb pollution and reduce the flow of tourists.
Stranded in Tunisia, Migrants Wait for Death
Tunisia has pushed African migrants to scorching no-man’s lands along its borders with little food and water. Under a deal with the European Union, Tunisia agreed to tighten border controls in exchange for aid.
Rikkie Valerie Kollé Is the First Trans Woman to Win Miss Netherlands
Rikkie Valerie Kollé, 22, will represent the Netherlands at the 72nd annual Miss Universe pageant in El Salvador later this year.
Mark Rutte’s Exit Leaves a Void in Dutch and E.U. Politics
The prime minister, who announced he would leave politics in the Netherlands, gave his small country an outsize influence in Europe.
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?
Dutch Government’s Collapse Highlights Europe’s Migration Crisis
Prime Minister Mark Rutte resigned after his coalition partners rejected his tough new line on refugees, favoring his own political future, critics say, over compromise.
Dutch Government Collapses Over Immigration Disagreement
Prime Minister Mark Rutte, one of Europe’s longest-serving leaders, had struggled to reach an agreement with his coalition partners about migration, including more restrictions.
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.