Netherlands

June 15, 2018

My Red Light in Amsterdam is almost entirely run by former or current sex workers. And it's designed to ensure that those who rent rooms there aren't being trafficked or exploited. But some maintain that the work itself is inherently exploitative.

US, Australia, Netherlands urge Russia to 'accept its responsibility' for MH17 crash

Reuters

May 25, 2018

The US joined the Netherlands and Australia saying they held Russia responsible for the 2014 crash that killed 298.

Global Politics

There are 28 other monarchies in the world

PRI's The World

May 18, 2018

Are you obsessing over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding? Well, to help you get your royal fix, here's some other information about other royal families.

Music

Study begins to reveal genetic ties behind a neurological phenomenon

Science Friday

March 31, 2018

When you listen to a song, you hear music ... but do you see an accompanying color with it?

Environment

Sea levels off Dutch coast highest ever recorded in 2017

Agence France-Presse

January 13, 2018

In the Netherlands, where most land is below sea level, a marine institute has recorded the highest sea level since 2007

Global Politics

How countries around the world translated Trump

PRI's The World

January 12, 2018

Countries around the globe struggled to come up with a good translation of Trump's vulgarity.

Justice

'Not gay enough': Dutch authorities challenge asylum-seekers to prove their sexuality

PRI's The World

November 09, 2017

Lawyers and activists working with LGBT refugees in the Netherlands report that immigration authorities are increasingly demanding that people fleeing anti-gay persecution back home prove their sexuality.

Justice

Cutting-edge DNA labs help identify people missing in conflicts and disasters

Agence France-Presse

October 24, 2017

New technology, donated by the Dutch holding company Qiagen, enables scientists to better extract DNA from "even challenging bone samples. Ones that are decades old."

Books

Many countries have a simple, fair tax system. Could the US be next?

PRI's The World

September 27, 2017

The US tax code is notoriously dysfunctional. Meanwhile, countries from New Zealand to Estonia have devised equitable, effective tax structures.

Conflict

Dutch police step up probe into terror scare after canceling a rock concert in Rotterdam

Agence France-Presse

August 24, 2017

Dutch police canceled a Rotterdam concert by a US rock group after Spanish officials handed over "concrete information" about a planned attack at the venue.

Culture

The first cousin of the English language is alive and well in the Netherlands

The World in Words

December 23, 2016

You may have never heard of Frisian. But it is spoken by more than 300,000 people, and its revitalization is a model for other small, struggling languages.

Education

This easy maneuver, borrowed from the Dutch, could be life-saving for cyclists

PRI's The World

September 27, 2016

The next time you open your car door from the driver's seat, try using your right hand. It's how people in the Netherlands do it. And if one cyclist in Boston has his way, the entire US will soon be using the "Dutch Reach."

Lifestyle & Belief

Is Black Pete a black mark on the Netherlands?

PRI's The World

November 18, 2013

Santa Claus arrived in the Netherlands over the weekend, or rather "Sinterklaas," as he's known there. He doesn't come with elves, though. Instead, he has a sidekick called "Black Pete," who wears blackface, red lipstick and a wig. For some, he's a beloved Dutch tradition. For others, "Black Pete" is just plain racist.

Arts

Should we remove racist and offensive words from historical records?

Studio 360

January 11, 2016

A museum in Amsterdam has begun changing the names of its paintings to avoid offensive words like “negro” and “dwarf.”

Global Politics

There are 28 other monarchies in the world

PRI's The World

May 18, 2018

Are you obsessing over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding? Well, to help you get your royal fix, here's some other information about other royal families.

Global Politics

President Obama starts this week's trip to Europe in a country where his popularity is huge

PRI's The World

March 23, 2014

The Dutch have the oldest and largest Obama fan club in Europe, according to an analyst there. The reason? He stands for diversity and cooperation with Europe —and the Dutch get his problems with the Tea Party.

Health & Medicine

California takes a cue from Europe and considers tough rules to limit the spread of antibiotic-resistant bugs

PRI's The World

April 29, 2014

A California bill modeled on European laws would impose the toughest restrictions in the US on the use of antibiotics in farm animals.

Culture

Not just beautiful: Infused with rich culture and history

Studio 360

December 27, 2015

These textile patterns merely have a serial number. But in the hands of those who love them, these quickly gain names — and deep, fascinating cultural meanings.

Environment

This bike path is made entirely of solar panels

PRI's The World

November 12, 2014

The Netherlands opened up a 230-foot stretch of bike path. It's made entirely of solar panels, generating enough energy to power several homes.

Science, Tech & Environment

The British government says climate change is likely behind its wettest winter ever

PRI's The World

February 10, 2014

Britain's top climate scientist says record rains and floods lashing the UK this winter are almost certainly due in part to climate change. And she warns the country better prepare for more ahead.