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Politics

Ratko Mladic goes on trial

Nearly two decades on the run, the world's most notorious war criminal, Ratko Mladic, finally goes on trial in front of the International...

by Al Borrelli in Netherlands on 16/05/2012

Politics

Trial of former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic begins

In The Hague, the trial of former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic began. He is accused of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes during...

by FRED ENNEMAN in Netherlands on 16/05/2012

Society

Muratov talks about press freedom and his independent Russian gazette

Dmitry Muratov, the editor-in-chief of a Russian independent Novaya Gazeta and a recipient of 2012's Charlemange Award, discussed press freedom...

by Dominik Sipinski in Netherlands on 11/05/2012

16/05/2012 - Ratko Mladic goes on trial - Netherlands - Nearly two decades on the run, the...
16/05/2012 - Trial of former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic begins - Netherlands - In The Hague, the trial of former...
11/05/2012 - Muratov talks about press freedom and his independent Russian gazette - Netherlands - Dmitry Muratov, the editor-in-chief of...
05/05/2012 - Liberation Day Festival Haarlem - Netherlands - Artists perform on a number of podia in...
05/05/2012 - Liberation Day Festival Amsterdam - Netherlands - Artists perform on a number of podia...
05/05/2012 - British veterans celebrate liberation day in the Netherlands - Netherlands - British veterans participate in a...
05/05/2012 - President of Germany Joachim Gauck in Breda for May 5 speech - Netherlands - Joachim Gauck, the new German President...
03/05/2012 - Tougher anti-drug policies in the Netherlands spark protest - Netherlands - Maastricht and a few other Dutch cities...
03/05/2012 - British WW2 veterans visit Holland in 80 Taxi's - Netherlands - 150 British WW2 veterans in 80 London...
03/05/2012 - Floriade The Netherlands 2012 World Horticulture Expo - Netherlands - Floriade The Netherlands 2012 World...

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Trial of former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic begins

Politics

Trial of former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic begin...

In The Hague, the trial of former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic began. He is accused of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes during the Yugoslavia War in the 90s.
by FRED ENNEMAN, on 16th of May 2012
Ratko Mladic goes on trial

Politics

Ratko Mladic goes on trial

Nearly two decades on the run, the world's most notorious war criminal, Ratko Mladic, finally goes on trial in front of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavi...
by Al Borrelli, on 16th of May 2012
Muratov talks about press freedom and his independent Russian gazette

Society

Muratov talks about press freedom and his independent R...

Dmitry Muratov, the editor-in-chief of a Russian independent Novaya Gazeta and a recipient of 2012's Charlemange Award, discussed press freedom at a debate in Maastricht. Journalis...
by Dominik Sipinski, on 11th of May 2012
British veterans celebrate liberation day in the Netherlands

Our World

British veterans celebrate liberation day in the Nether...

British veterans participate in a parade during liberation day.
by luuk van der Lee, on 5th of May 2012
Liberation Day Festival Haarlem

Arts & Entertainment

Liberation Day Festival Haarlem

Artists perform on a number of podia in Haarlem as part of the Bevrijdingspop (Liberation Day Pop) one of the biggest Liberation Day events in the country.
by Richard Wareham, on 5th of May 2012
Liberation Day Festival Amsterdam

Arts & Entertainment

Liberation Day Festival Amsterdam

Artists perform on a number of podia throughout the centre of Amsterdam as part of the Bevrijdingsdagfestival (Liberation Day Festival).
by Richard Wareham, on 5th of May 2012
Floriade The Netherlands 2012 World Horticulture Expo

Our World

Floriade The Netherlands 2012 World Horticulture Expo

Floriade The Netherlands 2012 World Horticulture Expo is now open for the public from the 5th of April till October the 7th 2012.
by FRED ENNEMAN, on 3rd of May 2012
Tougher anti-drug policies in the Netherlands spark protest

Society

Tougher anti-drug policies in the Netherlands spark pro...

Maastricht and a few other Dutch cities became the first to implement new anti-drug laws. The rules, that will come into force nationwide from January 1, 2013, prohibit foreigners from ...
by Dominik Sipinski, on 3rd of May 2012
British WW2 veterans visit Holland in 80 Taxi's

Our World

British WW2 veterans visit Holland in 80 Taxi's

150 British WW2 veterans in 80 London taxi's visit Holland to the Airborne War Cemetery in Oosterbeek.
by luuk van der Lee, on 3rd of May 2012
Ajax champions of the Dutch Eredivisie for the 31st time

Sports

Ajax champions of the Dutch Eredivisie for the 31st tim...

Ajax Amsterdam beat VVV Venlo to become champions of the Dutch Eredivisie for the 31st time. Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands.
by Richard Wareham, on 2nd of May 2012
Amsterdam celebrates Queen's Day

Society

Amsterdam celebrates Queen's Day

Countless revelers, local residents and tourists alike take to the streets and canals of the Dutch capital to celebrate the annual Queen's Day.
by Ido Liven, on 30th of April 2012
Queens Day celebrated in Amsterdam

Our World

Queens Day celebrated in Amsterdam

A large chunk of the Dutch population is clad in orange and heading out early for Queen's Day, the Dutch national holiday, which honors the ruling House of Orange.
by Richard Wareham, on 30th of April 2012
Free markets flourish as the Dutch celebrate the Queen's Day

Our World

Free markets flourish as the Dutch celebrate the Queen'...

Queen's Day is celebrated on April 30 in the Netherlands. National holiday marks the birthday of the previous Queen Juliana. It is the only day in a year when a permit is not requi...
by Dominik Sipinski, on 30th of April 2012
Dutch clampdown on cannabis coffee shop tourism

Society

Dutch clampdown on cannabis coffee shop tourism

Dutch coffee shops will be prevented from selling marijuana and hashish to foreigners after a Dutch court upheld the introduction of a Government law targeting "pot tourism".
by Brendan Donnelly, on 28th of April 2012
President of Germany Joachim Gauck in Breda for May 5 speech

Society

President of Germany Joachim Gauck in Breda for May 5 s...

Joachim Gauck, the new German President made the opening speech at the Liberation Memorial Day ceremony of the Netherlands (May 5, 1945) in Breda. An estimated 30,000 visitors participa...
by Steppeland -, on 5th of May 2012
Basketball coach Gadi Kedar sacked by Dutch NBB

Sports

Basketball coach Gadi Kedar sacked by Dutch NBB

File Photo. Israeli basketball coach, Gadi Kedar was fired by the Dutch Basketball federation after having been the national team's coach for several years. Disappointing results o...
by Ruud van der Lubben, on 21st of April 2012
Turkey's president Abdullah Gül visits The Netherlands for 3 day visit

Politics

Turkey's president Abdullah Gül visits The Netherlands ...

Turkey's president Abdullah Gül visits Amsterdam on the first day of an official state visit to commemorate 400 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
by Richard Wareham, on 17th of April 2012
Amstel Gold Race 2012

Sports

Amstel Gold Race 2012

Enrico Gasparotto wins the 2012 edition of the Amstel Gold Race (UCI World Tour.
by Thomas van Bracht, on 15th of April 2012
Young people urge companies to work toward a green future - The Hague

Environment

Young people urge companies to work toward a green futu...

At the start of the preparatory summit for the Rio20+, United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, a group of young people protested with a four-meter high statue of Jesus Chr...
by Berbera van den Hoek, on 11th of April 2012
NBB Cupfinals Basketball between Zorg & Zekerheid and Magixx

Sports

NBB Cupfinals Basketball between Zorg & Zekerheid and M...

For the second time in 3 years Zorg&Zekerheid is playing the Dutch NBB Basketbal cupfinals after defeating Landstede in the 1/2 finals on friday march 30th. Zorg & Zekerheid fro...
by Ruud van der Lubben, on 1st of April 2012

Reporters

Whiteboard

The Van de Donk committee is

Submitted by Wais B on Fri, 10/07/2009 - 17:00.

The Van de Donk committee is proposing reforms to cannabis laws entailing that coffee shops sell to locals only. How are coffee vendors reacting to this? Images and reports.

Rally supporting Iran

Submitted by Ed Hadfield on Wed, 17/06/2009 - 17:13.

Rally supporting Iran opposition - In Front of the Dutch Parliament, Thursday, 18th June, 16.30-19.00

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