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The Netherlands is a small country located in western Europe with three island territories in the Caribbean. Its capital is Amsterdam.

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September 22, 2023

Netherlands closes Groningen gas field over quake fears

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Venice film festival: The tops and the flops

Venice film festival: The tops and the flops

Polanski's selection in the competition sparked controversy — but how was his film? Our DW reporter reveals his faves.
FilmSeptember 8, 2023
Protesters stand in the middle of a brick street in the Hague, Netherlands holding up signs and Ukrainian flags

Netherlands: The refugees from Ukraine who now are in limbo

Netherlands: The refugees from Ukraine who now are in limbo

When Russia invaded Ukraine, the Netherlands took refugees regardless of nationality. That is now being argued in court.
MigrationSeptember 4, 2023
Mariam Adeshoga at a boat hotel in Amsterdam.

Third-country nationals who fled Ukraine stuck in limbo

Third-country nationals who fled Ukraine stuck in limbo

Dutch courts consider whether to extend protective asylum for "third-country nationals" who fled the war in Ukraine.
PoliticsSeptember 4, 202303:16 min
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Instagram versus Reality: Amsterdam

Instagram versus Reality: Amsterdam

Flowers, canals, colorful façades: Does Amsterdam really live up to the pics on social media?
LifestyleAugust 23, 202304:38 min
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Netherlands, Denmark to supply F-16s to Ukraine

Netherlands, Denmark to supply F-16s to Ukraine

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy says the fighter jets will provide a combat edge to drive back the Russian invaders.
ConflictsAugust 20, 202301:44 min
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Netherlands to compensate Indonesian victims of atrocities

Netherlands to compensate Indonesian victims of atrocities

DW's Rebecca Napitupulu met with a family compensated by the Netherlands for colonial atrocities.
Human RightsAugust 17, 202302:37 min
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Netherlands: King has apologized for slavery, but then what?

King Willem-Alexander has made a formal apology to mark 160 years since the Netherlands abolished slavery.
PoliticsJune 30, 2023
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In a boost for bikes, cities back sustainable mobility

European cities are increasingly following the Dutch model, creating more space for cycling. But not everyone is happy.
Nature and EnvironmentJune 2, 2023
People are seen placing flowers at the spot where Dutch journalist Peter R. de Vries was killed.

Are drug gangs threatening rule of law in the Netherlands?

The yearlong investigation of the murder of reporter Peter R. de Vries has exposed cracks in the Dutch legal system.
CrimeDecember 27, 2022
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Nature and EnvironmentAugust 13, 2021
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Anger and tears over shooting of Dutch crime reporter

The Netherlands is outraged over the shooting of a prominent reporter. The crime is seen as an attack on press freedom.
Press FreedomJuly 7, 2021
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