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Netherlands

MH17 families plan Dutch memorial for victims

The families who lost loved ones in the shooting down of flight MH17 Saturday began voting on where to build a national memorial in the Netherlands to honour the dead.

Nov 08, 2015, 03:03 AM IST

India jump two places to be sixth in world hockey rankings

India leapfrogged Belgium in the rankings.

Nov 07, 2015, 14:32 PM IST

Going Dutch could save us from rising seas

Had nature been left to take its course much of the Netherlands would be a muddy swamp and the tiny coastal nation would never have risen to be the eurozone's fifth largest economy.

Oct 29, 2015, 00:23 AM IST

Johan Cruyff diagnosed with lung cancer: Report

One of the greatest legends of football Johan Cruyff has been diagnosed with lung cancer, according to Spanish media reports.

Oct 22, 2015, 15:53 PM IST

Euro 2016 qualifiers: Disaster for Dutch as Croatia, Turkey celebrate

Croatia and Turkey took the final automatic qualifying spots for Euro 2016 as the Netherlands, semi-finalists at last year's World Cup, were eliminated.

Oct 14, 2015, 11:08 AM IST

Euro 2016 qualifers: Holland head coach Danny Blind believes in great escape

The Netherlands is about to miss a major tournament for the first time in 14 years, but head coach Danny Blind is still hopeful.

Oct 13, 2015, 13:21 PM IST

New tensions in Netherlands over refugees

New tensions have flared in the Netherlands over the sensitive issue of taking in migrants, only hours after Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte sharply condemned a "cowardly" attack on a refugee shelter.

Oct 12, 2015, 03:23 AM IST

Robin van Persie's situation worries Netherlands coach Danny Blind

Netherlands football team coach Danny Blind admitted he is concerned by striker Robin van Persie's lack of game time at Turkish club Fenerbahce.

Oct 06, 2015, 13:24 PM IST

Dutch website says it will trigger referendum on EU-Ukraine ties

A Dutch website said on Sunday it had garnered enough signatures to force the Netherlands to hold a non-binding referendum on the EU`s association agreement with Ukraine, in a move meant to signal popular dissatisfaction with Dutch European policy.

Sep 28, 2015, 09:43 AM IST

Netherlands to repatriate more MH17 bodies

The Dutch government said Friday it would repatriate more remains of victims from last year`s Malaysia Airlines MH17 air crash over Ukraine, as it prepared to publish a report into the cause.

Sep 26, 2015, 00:50 AM IST

JNU prof appointed to hold Prince Claus Chair in Netherlands

A Jawaharlal Nehru University professor has been selected to hold the prestigious Prince Claus Chair (PCC) at International Institute of Social Studies in The Hague, Netherlands.

Sep 22, 2015, 16:26 PM IST

Deep in the forest, Dutch prepare to welcome migrants

Deep in a tranquil Dutch forest a transformation is taking place, as the Netherlands scrambles to set up camp for thousands of migrants who will start arriving this week.

Sep 22, 2015, 10:11 AM IST

Roger Federer casts doubt over Davis Cup future

Roger Federer cast doubt on his Davis Cup future on Sunday after helping Switzerland retain their place in the World Group for 2016 by defeating the Netherlands.

Sep 21, 2015, 09:07 AM IST

Dutch hostage in Afghanistan released after 81 days

Dutch aid worker Anja de Beer, who was kidnapped in June in Afghanistan has been released after 81 days, the Dutch foreign ministry said.

Sep 11, 2015, 13:29 PM IST

More countries say to join China-backed AIIB investment bank

Russia, Australia and the Netherlands on Saturday became the latest three countries to say they plan to join the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), adding clout to an institution seen as enhancing China`s regional and global influence.

Mar 28, 2015, 21:19 PM IST