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A Dutch court today ordered the government to lift a Covid curfew that sparked the Netherlands’ worst rioting for decades – saying authorities had misused emergency powers meant for more perilous crises such as a dyke breach. The 9pm curfew was the first to be imposed in the Netherlands since the Nazi occupation in World … Read more
Shops in the Netherlands have been boarded up and staff were sent home early for their own safety as the country braced for a fourth night of anti-lockdown rioting. Carpenters rushed to cut wooden planks to cover windows and doors as others pulled down parasols ahead of the expected carnage tonight. Cities were hit by a … Read more
Spot the difference: Playful horse, pony and dog look identical with their stunning black spots as they have fun together at their Dutch home Horse trainer Greetje Arends-Hakvoort has three identical looking pets Appaloosa stallion Nevada, Shetland pony Napolean and Dalmation dog Jack are all best friends and showcase their stunning spots The trio love … Read more
A wealthy haulage boss who used an encrypted phone network as he helped transport £1.5million worth of cocaine from the Netherlands to Ireland has been jailed for 14 years. Irishman Thomas Maher, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court today after previously admitting to four counts of conspiracy to commit a crime abroad. The court heard the … Read more
Netherlands bans ALL flights from the UK until January 1 after the discovery of the mutant ‘Super-Covid’ strain that is 70% more infectious The Dutch government has banned all flights from the UK as of Sunday The government said it is monitoring developments and is considering additional measures regarding other modes of transport Netherlands have … Read more
Stone Age arrowheads made of human bones have been discovered in the Netherlands. According to a new report, ancient hunters were selective about which skeleton they scavenged and used the remains of dead tribesmen whose hunting prowess they hoped to invoke. Thousands of years ago, during a great glacier period, sea levels were considerably lower … Read more
Knifeman stabs two people in a shop before fleeing in the Netherlands City’s police force also tweeted that there was a fire in the shop on Wednesday Police are now appealing for witnesses, with no word on possible motives The two people that were injured have been taken to hospital by ambulance By Chris Jewers … Read more
Monochrome monarch! Queen Maxima of the Netherlands cuts a stylish figure in a black and white ensemble to announce the winners of the King Willem I Award in Amsterdam Queen Maxima of the Netherlands cut stylish figure at annual awards ceremony Monarch, 49, looked polished in a monochrome ensemble and blue face mask Announced winners … Read more
Mysterious mass grave of 20 medieval skeletons that may have been stacked inside a wooden box is unearthed in the Netherlands – and experts say there could be more City works excavating a mote in Vianen stumbled upon a mass grave The crew found nine skeletons Fri, but experts discovered 11 more by Mon A majority … Read more
Public libraries in the Netherlands remove children’s books depicting St Nicholas’ blacked up sidekick ‘Black Pete’ which could spell end of nationwide ‘racist’ festive parades Parades held in early December feature people dressed up with black faces For the last ten years there have been widespread protests against the tradition Libraries said that the books … Read more