Netherlands

Netherlands re-introduces facemasks & other restrictions as Covid-19 cases surge

The new tightening of anti-Covid measures was announced by Prime Minister Mark Rutte late on Tuesday. Rutte urged all citizens,…

3 years ago

2 killed, one injured in eastern Netherlands, suspect arrested, reportedly armed with crossbow

On Friday, police in the Netherlands were called to an incident on Steynstraat, a side-street in the city center of…

3 years ago

Southern Netherlands ravaged by floods as thousands evacuated from ‘disaster zone’ in hard-hit Limburg province (VIDEO)

A number of towns and villages along the Meuse and Rur rivers in Limburg were advised to evacuate on Thursday,…

3 years ago

Netherlands reimposes Covid-19 measures over rise in cases just weeks after lifting restrictions

The reimposition of the health measures, which were only lifted June 26, will take effect from Saturday morning and stay…

3 years ago

Netherlands, Portugal latest to ditch AstraZeneca Covid vaccine for under-60s after EMA blood-clot review

The Dutch cabinet has been advised by the Health Council, a scientific advisory body, to pause its use of the…

3 years ago

Dutch hospitals on ‘code black’ standby for beds as Netherlands sees biggest Covid-19 infection rise since 2020

The Dutch Institute for Public Health (RIVM) reported a 24% increase in infections in the week to Tuesday, during which…

3 years ago

Netherlands becomes latest country to suspend use of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine on concern over possibly serious side effects

The precautionary decision to suspend use of the vaccine until at least March 28 was based on new information from…

3 years ago

UK to ban Boeing B777s with same engines that blew up and shed debris over Netherlands and US – transport secretary

“After issues this weekend, Boeing B777s with Pratt & Whitney 4000-112 series engines will be temporarily banned from entering the…

3 years ago

Two people injured in Netherlands as ANOTHER Boeing jet rains down debris due to engine fire (PHOTO)

Dutch authorities are investigating after a Boeing cargo plane began shedding metal parts shortly after takeoff. The incident coincided with…

3 years ago

Rowdy youth torch Covid-19 testing site in Netherlands as nighttime curfew triggers unrest (VIDEOS)

A group of rowdy protesters gathered in the port area of Urk, 80 kilometers (50 miles) northeast of the capital,…

3 years ago