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Egypt takes Portugal up on its offer to settle 400 refugees
Egypt
June 24, 2018
Egypt takes Portugal up on its offer to settle 400 refugees
Egypt’s foreign ministry expressed gratitude to several European countries, particularly Portugal, for their offer to help Egypt fight it’s…
Netherlands, Australia hold Russia responsible in MH17 downing: Dutch cabinet
World
May 25, 2018
Netherlands, Australia hold Russia responsible in MH17 downing: Dutch cabinet
The Netherlands and Australia said on Friday they held the Russian state responsible in part for the downing of Malaysia…
Egypt ranks as number one tourist destination for Dutch travelers: ANVR
Egypt
March 14, 2018
Egypt ranks as number one tourist destination for Dutch travelers: ANVR
Dutch website NLTimes reported that Dutch tourists are returning to Egypt as a prime destination for their holidays, according to…
Dutch parliament recognizes 1915 Armenian ‘genocide’
World
February 23, 2018
Dutch parliament recognizes 1915 Armenian ‘genocide’
The Dutch parliament has voted to recognize the deaths of Armenians during World War I as genocide. The decision is…
New Dutch law makes every adult an organ donor
World
February 14, 2018
New Dutch law makes every adult an organ donor
The Netherlands has passed a controversial new law making everyone a potential organ donor unless they specifically opt out. Similar…
Netherlands: Four arrested over suspected ‘terrorism’ activities
World
December 27, 2017
Netherlands: Four arrested over suspected ‘terrorism’ activities
Rotterdam police said they were taking no chances despite a lack of “concrete information” suggesting a terror attack. Searches of…
Egypt protests against European statement on Regeni’s lawyer
Egypt
November 5, 2017
Egypt protests against European statement on Regeni’s lawyer
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said Sunday it has summoned the ambassadors of Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands to lodge a…
Netherlands to hold referendum on new surveillance law
World
November 1, 2017
Netherlands to hold referendum on new surveillance law
The Netherlands will hold a referendum on legislation giving law enforcement authorities far-reaching surveillance powers, the Dutch Voting Commission said…
Police arrest 17 in Australia, Dubai, Netherlands drug raids
Middle East
August 8, 2017
Police arrest 17 in Australia, Dubai, Netherlands drug raids
Police in Australia, Dubai and the Netherlands have arrested 17 people and seized nearly two tonnes of narcotics in raids…
Scientists dim sunlight, suck up carbon dioxide to cool planet
Environment
July 26, 2017
Scientists dim sunlight, suck up carbon dioxide to cool planet
Scientists are sucking carbon dioxide from the air with giant fans and preparing to release chemicals from a balloon to…