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Curacao captain Leandro Bacuna during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E match between Curaçao and Ivory Coast at Philadelphia Stadium on June 25, 2026, in Philadelphia, United States.
Sports
Curaçao's historic World Cup campaign ends in group stage after Ivory Coast defeat
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View of Willemstad on Curacao
BusinessSports
Curacao gives officials, lecturers time off to watch World Cup match
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Venezuelan flag
Politics
Dutch rescue team deployed to Venezuela following major earthquake disaster
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Chunks were ripped out of the walls of an apartment building in Caracas after two powerful earthquakes, magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, hit Venezuela within seconds of each other. 24 June 2026
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Venezuela earthquakes leave at least 32 dead, 700 hurt: Dutch search team on standby
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FIFA World Cup against the background of the flag of the Netherlands.
BusinessSports
Nearly half of Dutch municipalities to extend opening hours for World Cup matches
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A model of the FIFA World Cup trophy
Sports
Record 38 players from Dutch clubs set for expanded World Cup
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The flags of the United States and the Netherlands fly over the entrance to the Amstel Hotel in Amsterdam. 12 August 2020
PoliticsSports
U.S. Embassy: Dutch World Cup fans can face long passport lines, social media checks
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Prime Minister Rob Jetten participating in a school sports day on Aruba during his visit to the Caribbean part of the Netherlands, 13 May 2026
Politics
Dutch PM announces annual Kingdom Conference with Aruba, Curaçao, & Sint-Maarten
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Prime Minister Rob Jetten participating in a school sports day on Aruba during his visit to the Caribbean part of the Netherlands, 13 May 2026
HealthPolitics
PM Jetten compliments Bonaire hospital after treatment for allergic reaction
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Rob Jetten
Politics
Dutch PM Jetten hospitalized on Bonaire with severe allergic reaction
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Dutch authorities have arrested four suspects in Lochem after uncovering 365 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a shipment of household goods from Curaçao. April 2026.
Crime
365 kilos of cocaine in household shipment from Curaçao leads to four arrests in Lochem
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A model of the FIFA World Cup trophy
BusinessSports
Rotterdam eases rules for hospitality venues during 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Mayor Halsema with all Amsterdammers and Weesp residents who received a royal honour, April 24, 2026.
Politics
More than 3,300 awarded Royal honors on Friday; Rotterdam leading, gender gap narrowing
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King Willem-Alexander in December 2024
Politics
Dutch King made "fundamental" differences clear to president Trump during U.S. visit
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Dutch Customs seize over 1,400 kilograms of cocaine in Rotterdam Port. April 4, 2026.
Crime
Dutch Customs seize over 1,400 kilograms of cocaine in Rotterdam Port
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United States Capitol
Sports
Dutch MPs receive petition urging World Cup boycott in U.S., Canada, and Mexico
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Cargo vehicles gathered below several KLM aircraft at Schiphol Airport. 21 May 2021
Crime
Man who forced his way onto KLM flight to Curaçao banned from flying for 30 years
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Dick Advocaat as manager of Sunderland at an away game against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, May 2015.
Sports
Dick Advocaat returns to Feyenoord to support manager Robin van Persie in advisory role
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Willemstad, Curaçao
PoliticsCulture
Heritage groups warn construction in Curaçao could harm historic Willemstad
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Artist’s rendering of the 2026 Kingdom of the Netherlands baseball hat in front of a Dutch fl
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Netherlands set to kick off Baseball World Cup against Venezuela amid roster drama
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Baseball player Jurickson Profar, originally from Curaçao, playing in left field for the San Diego Padres. 7 Oct. 2022
Sports
Dutch pro-baseball player Jurickson Profar tests positive for doping ahead of WBC
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Dutch baseball player Jonathan Schoop while playing for the Baltimore Orioles
CrimeSports
Key Dutch national team player out of World Baseball squad following Curaçao arrest
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Interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez leads a Cabinet meeting after U.S. troops captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. 4 Jan. 2026
CrimePoliticsBusiness
Venezuela releases three Dutch prisoners; Will return to Netherlands quickly
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United States President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, 20 January 2025
Politics
Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister points to legal concerns over U.S. action in Venezuela