Netherlands
one of the four autonomous countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; with territories in the Caribbean
- 6m ago
Dutch media minister moves to revoke broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland license
Education and Media Minister Rianne Letschert initiated formal procedures on Tuesday to strip aspirant public broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland of its transmission rights following regulator sanctions and an advisory from NPO.
- 9h ago
PISA 2025 Report Shows Record Lows in Reading and Mathematics for Spain
The 2025 PISA report reveals Spain's lowest scores on record in reading and math, trailing OECD averages as global results drop.
- 21h ago
Macron asks European Commission for EU-wide social media ban for children under 15
In a letter to Ursula von der Leyen, Emmanuel Macron called for bloc-wide legislation after France's Constitutional Council struck down a domestic measure on privacy grounds.
- 2d ago
Alexander Zverev beats Alejandro Tabilo in straight sets to reach US Open fourth round
Alexander Zverev secured a 6:2, 7:6 (7:2), 6:2 victory over Chile's Alejandro Tabilo in Arthur Ashe Stadium, setting up a fourth-round clash against Luciano Darderi.
- 3d ago
Feyenoord Drops Anis Hadj Moussa for NEC Match Following Late Arrivals and Saudi Transfer Bids
Feyenoord manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst left Algerian winger Anis Hadj Moussa out of the squad to face NEC on Saturday following disciplinary breaches, as Saudi club Al-Ittihad pursues a multi-million-euro transfer.
- 4d ago
Alexander Isak Scores Early Double at Ipswich to Secure Andoni Iraola's First Liverpool Win
Alexander Isak scored twice inside the opening nine minutes from Cody Gakpo assists as Liverpool beat Ipswich Town 2-0 at Portman Road to record their first Premier League win under Andoni Iraola.
- 4d ago
EU and Balkan allies condemn Serbia over state presence at Mladic funeral
European Union leaders and regional officials condemned Serbia after thousands attended the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic in Belgrade with military honors and government ministers present.
- 4d ago
Argentina orders restitution of looted 18th-century painting found in real estate listing
An Argentine federal court has approved a settlement to return the 18th-century artwork Portrait of a Lady to the heir of Dutch Jewish art collector Jacques Goudstikker after the piece was spotted in a real estate photograph in Mar del Plata.
- 4d ago
Five EU nations agree framework to deport rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs by 2027
Ministers from Denmark, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, and Greece agreed in Copenhagen to conclude a deal with a non-EU partner by late 2026 and begin transfers by late 2027.
- 5d ago
Giorgia Meloni sets Italian post-war record with 1,413 continuous days in office
Giorgia Meloni reaches 1,413 consecutive days as Italian prime minister, surpassing Silvio Berlusconi to lead the longest unbroken cabinet in the history of the republic.
- 5d ago
Dutch nitrogen plan falls short of 2035 targets and risks 10% livestock cut, agency reports
An assessment by the PBL environmental agency finds the Dutch cabinet's 20 billion euro package reaches only a 40% emission cut by 2035, requiring an extra 5% to 10% compulsory reduction in livestock to meet conservation targets.
- 5d ago
Marcos Llorente retires from Spain duty at 31 after 2026 World Cup victory
Atlético de Madrid versatile player Marcos Llorente has stepped down from international football with 27 caps, concluding a six-year spell shortly after winning the World Cup final in New York.
- 6d ago
Pierre Gasly takes Italian GP pole for Alpine, beating George Russell by 0.060s at Monza
Pierre Gasly secured his first career Formula 1 pole position at Monza on Saturday, ending a 29-year drought for French drivers as championship leader Kimi Antonelli dropped to 20th.
- 6d ago
Italy overcomes Sweden 3-1 to reach EuroVolley 2026 semi-finals in Istanbul
Italy rallied from a set down in Brno to defeat Sweden 3-1 in the EuroVolley quarter-finals, earning a place in Saturday's semi-final in Istanbul against Poland or the Netherlands.
- 6d ago
Liam Lawson replaces injured Isack Hadjar at Red Bull for Italian Grand Prix
Liam Lawson will partner Max Verstappen at Monza while Isack Hadjar continues recovery from a summer wrist injury, keeping Yuki Tsunoda in the Racing Bulls seat.
- 6d ago
Dutch unions confirm nationwide transit strike for 9 September over benefit cuts
Trade unions CNV and FNV will proceed with a full-day nationwide public transport strike across the Netherlands on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, halting rail, regional, and urban transit services.
- 6d ago
Netherlands relocates 86 tonnes of gold reserves from North America to London
De Nederlandsche Bank completed the transfer of 86 tonnes of gold from the United States and Canada to the Bank of England to improve crisis readiness and liquidity access.
- Sep 2
Norway's King Haakon VIII takes constitutional oath in parliament following death of King Harald V
King Haakon VIII pledged an oath of allegiance to Norway's constitution in parliament on Tuesday following the death of King Harald V, while Queen Mette-Marit missed the ceremony due to medical complications.
- Sep 2
Ariana Grande concludes 41-date tour in London ahead of public hiatus
The singer finished a 10-night residency at London's O2 Arena on Tuesday, confirming an extended pause from public appearances and withdrawing from a West End musical.
- Sep 1
Argentina moves to sanction Falklands oil project as Milei challenges British sovereignty
President Javier Milei announced legislation to penalize companies developing the Sea Lion offshore field, prompting a firm defense of the islands from the British government.
