The Netherlands subdued a hard fighting Turkey 2-1 After-Extra-Time (AET) on Saturday 6th July to complete the draw for the semifinal matches at the ongoing UEFA Euro2024 in Germany. The last of the quarterfinals, it lived up to expectations. What…
NATO picks Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next chief, as alliance faces perilous times
NATO’s 32 nations on Wednesday appointed outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the alliance’s next head, handing him the job at a crucial moment with Russia on the march in Ukraine and American elections looming. Rutte will take over…
Dutch PM Mark Rutte poised to become next NATO secretary general
Mark Rutte, a staunch ally of Ukraine and a fierce critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, is set to become NATO’s next secretary general, building on a career as a political dealmaker from his 14 years as Dutch prime minister.…
Tinubu returns to Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has returned from his trip abroad after days of speculations over his whereabouts. According to the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the president returned to Nigeria, on Wednesday morning. In a news flash by the media House, the…
US, UK and Germany endorse Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next Nato chief
The US, UK and Germany have endorsed the candidacy of the Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, to become the next secretary general of Nato, at a time when the alliance faces major challenges amid Russia’s war in Ukraine and renewed questions…
Former Netherlands goalkeeper Van der Sar moved to intensive care
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar has been moved to a hospital in the Netherlands, after he was hospitalised in Croatia after suffering a brain haemorrhage, his wife Annemarie said on Saturday. Annemarie told Ajax Amsterdam FC that…
Dutch government collapses amid deep divisions over migration
The Dutch government fell on Friday night amid deep divisions over plans to restrict the right of asylum seekers to bring their families to the Netherlands. Mark Rutte, the prime minister, had called for a crackdown on family reunification but…
Storm paralyzes road and air traffic in the Netherlands
A storm with speeds up to 120 kilometres per hour blanketed the Netherlands curbing flights at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Reports were also made of trucks being blown away over the motorways and massive traffic jams. Railway services gradually came to…
Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologises for country’s role in slavery
The King of the Netherlands has formally apologised for his country’s role in the slave trade, saying he felt “personally and intensely” affected. The country became a major colonial power after the 17th Century, holding territories across the globe, and…
Family, friends of West Ham players attacked after victory in Netherlands
Family and friends of West Ham United players, celebrating their success in Thursday’s Europa Conference League semi-final in the Netherlands, were attacked by AZ Alkmaar supporters at the final whistle. According to Dutch media, AZ supporters broke through a fence…