Netherlands

In Netherlands, anti-Islam Wilders wins general elections

Nov 23, 2023 13:12

The far-right anti-Islamic Party for Freedom (PVV) has won general elections in the Netherlands, finishing well ahead of the nearest rival, a left-wing alliance of Greens and social democrats.
Filmmakers pull films from Amsterdam festival after organizers condemned pro-Palestine protest

Nov 20, 2023 07:08

Over a dozen filmmakers have pulled out of the International Documentary Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) after the organizers condemned the use of the slogan “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” at an opening-night protest.
Protesters at ICC demand Netanyahu’s trial as ‘war criminal’

Oct 24, 2023 10:10

Supporters of Palestine have held a demonstration at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, calling for action against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Two people shot dead in Netherlands; 5 stabbed in school in Spain

Sep 29, 2023 05:46

A gunman has shot dead at least two people in the Netherlands while a 14-year-old stabbed three teachers and two students in a school in Spain.
Iran urges Dutch gov’t to respect sanctities of world’s Muslims

Sep 28, 2023 02:53

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly denounced the repeated acts of Quran desecration in the Netherlands, urging Amsterdam to respect the sensibilities of the world’s Muslims.
OIC denounces desecration of Holy Qur’an in Netherlands

Sep 25, 2023 09:14

The Organization of the Islamic Council (OIC) has condemned the desecration of the holy Qur’an in the Netherlands, urging the Dutch authorities to stop the provocative, Islamophobic acts.
Iran favors dialogue in relations with Netherlands: Deputy FM

Aug 28, 2023 02:43

Iran favors dialogue and close consultation with the Netherlands despite certain differences to clear up misunderstandings and enhance interaction, says a senior diplomat.
US sending F-16s to Ukraine from Denmark and Netherlands

Aug 18, 2023 04:40

The US military has decided to send F-16 fighter planes to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands as soon as the training of Ukrainian pilots is completed.
Iranian victims of former Iraqi dictator’s chemical attacks sue key suppliers

Jul 26, 2023 04:24

Nearly four decades have passed since the regime of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein carried out chemical attacks against Iranians. Some of the victims of those attacks have filed a lawsuit against two Dutch companies for supplying that regime with chemical weapons during its imposed war on Iran during the 1980s. A meeting was held in the Tehran Peace Museum to pursue the case.
Dutch government collapses as ministers clash over refugee policy

Jul 08, 2023 08:58

The Dutch coalition government led by Prime Minister Mark Rutte has collapsed after his cabinet failed to reach consensus over the country's refugee policy.