As Ukraine is all set to mark one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte landed in Kyiv on Friday to hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Dutch PM visits Kyiv, meets Zelensky as Russia-Ukraine war nears one-year mark

In what is being seen as an effort to come to terms with its colonial past, the Dutch government has decided to issue an apology next week for the role they played in 250 years of slavery.

Dutch government to issue formal apology for role in colonial-era slavery

The Dutch foreign ministry issued an apology on Monday after a study claimed that institutional racism was widespread and that persons of ethnic backgrounds were repeatedly alluded to as "monkeys" and other derogatory terms.

Foreign ministry of the Netherlands issues apology for 'institutional racism'

Groups from former Dutch colonies have criticised the timing of possible apology for slavery from Dutch government. Though it is not explicitly clear whether it will be a formal apology from the government, Dutch PM Mark Rutte has said that there would be a "meaningful moment" on the subject on December 19.

Dutch slavery apology plans draw flak from former colonies

On the 17th of July, 2014, a Malaysian Airline flight was shot down over Eastern Ukraine. There were 298 people on board, including 80 children, all died. A Dutch court will now be delivering its verdict. There are 4 accused- 3 Russian and one Ukrainian. Priyanka Sharma beings you a report.

Gravitas | MH17: Dutch court set to deliver its verdict

Team India started their T20 World Cup 2022 edition with a memorable win over arch-rivals Pakistan at the iconic MCG, Melbourne on Sunday (October 23). Having won the toss and opting to bowl first, India rode on three-fers from Arshdeep Singh and all-rounder Hardik Pandya to restrict Pakistan to 159 for 8.

India vs Netherlands, T20 WC 2022: Predicting Men in Blue's likely XI for crucial tie

The Netherlands on Wednesday announced its withdrawal from a recently- negotiated 52-nation deal on fossil fuels over climate change concerns. The deal was initially signed in 1994 and included 52 nations from Central Asia and Europe.

Netherlands to quit multi-nation fossil deal over climate change concerns

Haarlem, a beautiful Dutch city known for its outlying tulip fields, art museums and hofjes, will become the first in the world to ban meat adverts from public spaces to discourage consumption, Dutch News.

Climate crisis: Dutch city becomes the first in the world to ban meat adverts at public spaces

As per reports, the Dutch are planning to house 3,000 refugees on cruise ships from September. Experts, NGOs have called Dutch government's plan 'absurd'.

Netherlands to house refugees on cruise ships from September

Suspected armed robbers raided one of Europe's biggest art fairs in the Dutch city of Maastricht in broad daylight on Tuesday, police said, with a video showing men smashing a display case with a sledgehammer, as reported by AFP.

Armed robbers steal jewels at 'The European Fine Art Fair'

A rare tornado ripped through the western Dutch city of Zierikzee, leaving one person dead and at least ten injured. The storm tore through the roofs and pulled down trees, leaving a trail of destruction.

Rare tornado leaves one dead in Netherlands

A dutch company, Lightyear, is launching the world’s first production-ready solar car that will hit the roads later this year promising months of charge-less driving in summer.

Dutch company Lightyear to launch world’s first solar car by the end of 2022

The Dutch intelligence service said on Thursday it had stopped a Russian spy claiming to be a 33-year-old Brazilian citizen named Viktor Muller Ferreira, who was posing as an intern from accessing the Hague-based International Criminal Court, which is investigating war crimes in Ukraine.

Dutch intelligence stops Russian spy from entering ICC investigating war crimes in Ukraine

Golden butterflies adorn the walls of the Netherland's only euthanasia expertise centre, put up in remembrance of thousands of patients who have chosen to die with dignity over the past two decades.

'Dying with dignity': Dutch mark 20 years of euthanasia

Prince William and Kate are in the Caribbean to mark Queen Elizabeth's platinum jubilee. The visit has been criticised as a PR disaster by royal watchers in Britain. Palki Sharma tells you why the Caribbean is not buying this royal cringe.

Gravitas: A royal disaster: William and Kate in the Caribbean

The Dutch antitrust watchdog on Monday fined apple Apple 5 million euros ($5.72 million) for a third time for failing to allow software application makers in the Netherlands to use non-Apple payment methods for dating apps listed in the company's App Store.

Dutch watchdog fines Apple $5.7 million again in App Store dispute

A Dutch-fishing vessel, the world’s second-biggest fishing trawler, dumped more than 100,000 dead fish into the Atlantic Ocean off the French coast, sending shockwaves across the country.

Dutch trawler dumps over 100,000 dead fish into Atlantic Ocean off French coast, triggering fury

The first-ever exhibition of Van Gogh's self portraits has opened in London. It gives a window into the life of the last few years of the Dutch post impressionist.

First-ever exhibition of Van Gogh's self portraits opened in London

iPhone maker Apple was fined 5 million euros by the Dutch antitrust regulator for failing to comply with an order to open its app store to allow dating app providers in the Netherlands to use alternative payment methods.

Dutch watchdog fines apple $5.65 million

A court in Holland has banned a right-wing political leader from comparing coronavirus restrictions to the Holocaust on social media. The ban came after legal action by World War 2 survivors and Jewish organisations.

Court punishes Dutch MP for comparing Covid restrictions to Holocaust

A group of Dutch students has created sleeves that could help its wearer understand almost any foreign language. The device created by the team named HART converts words into a sequence of vibrations.

Dutch students create sleeves which could help wearer understand foreign languages

Fresh rioting broke out in the Netherlands on Saturday over the Dutch government's latest Coronavirus measures. The government plans to restrict access for unvaccinated people to some venues.

Fresh riot breaks out in Netherlands over COVID-19 measures

Government formation talks in the Netherlands on Friday became the longest on record, 226 days after the March 17 elections delivered a fractured political landscape that made parties more reluctant than ever to compromise.

Why rush? Dutch government formation talks drag on for record 226 days

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Tuesday that Crown Princess Catharina-Amalia (17) can marry a person of whatever gender she chooses and she would not have to forfeit her right to the throne.

Game of thrones! Gay marriage of Dutch crown princess won't force her to give up the throne

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