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Health authorities slaughtered more than 1,500 mink earlier this month after the coronavirus surfaced in nine farms

Dutch vote to shut mink farms after Covid-19 outbreaks

Dutch politicians have "overwhelmingly" voted in favour of shutting mink farms by the end of the year after several outbreaks of the coronavirus saw thousands …

World • 23 Jun 20

The scene of one of the letter bomb attacks in Amsterdam

Two letter bombs explode in Netherlands

Police say there have been no injuries after two letter bombs exploded in the Netherlands.

Europe • 12 Feb 20

The itinerary of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima was published yesterday evening by the Dutch government

Dutch royal couple set to visit Ireland next month

The Dutch royal couple are to visit Ireland in mid-June in an effort to forge closer ties with Ireland in advance of Brexit.

Ireland • 27 May 19

The 19-year-old demanded to address the nation apparently about a conspiracy theory

Dutch TV station gunman had no terrorist links

A man who forced his way into the studios of Dutch national broadcaster NOS and demanded to go on live television had no known links …

News • 31 Jan 15

The retailer plans to offer edible insect products in 400 stores across the Netherlands by next year

Dutch retailer unveils insect-based product range

A major supermarket chain in the Netherlands is unveiling its first-ever range of insect-based products this week, with customers at Jumbo stores in two northern …

News • 30 Oct 14

Geert Wilders seeks to postpone ESM ratification

Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders has filed a lawsuit aimed at postponing the Dutch parliament's ratification of Europe's permanent bailout fund, the European Stability Mechanism.

News • 23 May 12

Dutch cuts may be approved before September

The Dutch parliament may approve some of the last-minute cuts agreed on to save its budget from breaching EU rules.

Business • 27 Apr 12

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