Netherlands

January 15, 2021

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and his entire Cabinet resigned Friday to take political responsibility for a scandal involving investigations into child welfare payments that wrongly labeled thousands of parents as fraudsters.

The Big Fix

Enormous wind turbines may be coming to a coast near you

The World

January 14, 2021

Haliade-X wind turbines — nearly the size of the Eiffel Tower — are a game changer for the global offshore wind industry. A single turbine can power about 16,000 homes at competitive rates.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

For many across Europe, Christmas is 'canceled' this year

The World

December 23, 2020

All over Europe, the coronavirus restrictions have hit people hard. So much so that many Europeans are saying that Christmas is "canceled" this year.

Energy

Climate activists are taking their case to court — at The Hague and beyond

The World

December 03, 2020

Environmental groups try fresh legal tactics with a new lawsuit against Royal Dutch Shell in the Netherlands, and also the first-ever climate-related case at the European Court of Human Rights.

Top of The World

China-Australia tensions escalate; Royal Dutch Shell faces climate lawsuit; Brazilian Amazon deforestation sees 12-year high

The World

December 01, 2020

The tit-for-tat between China and Australia continues to worsen, as the two countries accuse each other of grievous offenses. Climate activists have taken Royal Dutch Shell to court in The Hague. And, deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has reached a 12-year high, according to the country’s National Institute for Space Research.

Lifestyle

Is overtourism over? Travelers to Europe stay home due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The World

October 22, 2020

Prior to the pandemic, Venice, Prague and Amsterdam had become so saturated with visitors that locals no longer recognized their hometowns. But with COVID-19 restrictions, residents are breathing a sigh of relief while many businesses face unprecedented losses.

Jobs

Sex workers in Europe struggle to survive as clubs slowly reopen

The World

July 06, 2020

As sex clubs reopen across Europe, sex workers worry about their earnings and also whether they can stay safe. Niki Adams, a spokesperson with English Collective of Prostitutes, says the pandemic and lack of state support shows how far the industry still has to go to gain legal recognition.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

Netherlands nursing home builds 'glass cabin' where families can safely connect

The World

May 21, 2020

Many older adults grapple with loneliness, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. Zoom and WhatsApp just don't cut it. In the glass cabin, friends and family can visit safely and connect while separated by panes of glass.

Jobs

Coronavirus pandemic wilts global flower industry

The World

May 08, 2020

Flower producers and sellers have seen an uptick in demand due to Mother's Day. But it won't be enough to save the industry from the steep drop in business due to the pandemic.

Language

The Netherlands to immigrants: Speak Dutch

The World

April 24, 2020

Large-scale migration from Morocco to the Netherlands started in the 1960s under a guest worker program. But when Dutch officials realized that families from Morocco and elsewhere weren’t returning to their homelands, they tried to get them to learn Dutch. When that only partially worked, attitudes hardened.

Netherlands

Dutch government resigns over child welfare scandal

Enormous wind turbines may be coming to a coast near you

For many across Europe, Christmas is 'canceled' this year

Climate activists are taking their case to court — at The Hague and beyond

China-Australia tensions escalate; Royal Dutch Shell faces climate lawsuit; Brazilian Amazon deforestation sees 12-year high

Is overtourism over? Travelers to Europe stay home due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Sex workers in Europe struggle to survive as clubs slowly reopen

Netherlands nursing home builds 'glass cabin' where families can safely connect

Coronavirus pandemic wilts global flower industry

The Netherlands to immigrants: Speak Dutch

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