Germany

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14-year-old Maxim, missing since April 18, 2026 from Apeldoorn.
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Boy, 14, missing since April now believed to be in Poland; Possibly headed to Russia
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Firefighters damping down a smoldering blaze in the Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park. 26 April 2026
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Netherlands needs help fighting wildfires for first time; France, Germany sending units
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ING Bank
Business
ING announces new billion-euro share buyback plan after strong Q1 results
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Official sign on the Dutch-German border
Politics
German border controls violate Schengen agreement, German court rules
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Liquid Natural Gas storage tanks and tanker at dusk, Port of Rotterdam.
PoliticsBusiness
Netherlands may tap kerosene reserves from April if Strait of Hormuz closure continues
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Trains at Rotterdam Central Station
Business
Government moves towards cheaper off-peak rail travel to boost public transport use
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Nigerian Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti in 2024
CultureEntertainment
Iconic musician Femi Kuti says he hides bitter truths in his biggest upbeat hits
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Interview with Minister of Justice and Security Dilan Yeşilgöz on the state of Dutch crime journalism
Politics
Netherlands won’t help U.S. block Strait of Hormuz
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Cropped shot of lawyer using laptop and lady justice statue on table.
Crime
Dutch mother accused in Dalfsen child abduction released pending trial under conditions
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Wolf
Nature
Dutch wolf population growing: 131 wolves detected in latest DNA study
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Netherlands Defence Chief Onno Eichelsheim and his British counterpart, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, discussing the Strait of Hormuz and the conflict between the U.S., Iran, and Israel. 1 Apr. 2026
PoliticsBusiness
Netherlands, several allies agree to protect Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire
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Photo collage of Insiya Hemani
Crime
Fugitive convicted of helping father kidnap Amsterdam girl Insiya caught in Latvia
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German border
PoliticsBusiness
German border controls increased traffic congestion in Dutch border area by 50%
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Femi Kuti and The Positive Force, seen in 2025
CultureEntertainment
Femi Kuti kicks off European tour in the Netherlands this week
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Crime scene tape with a police car in the background
Crime
Suspect arrested in Germany for Iranian police employee's shooting in Schoonhoven
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WhatsApp encryption
PoliticsTech
Dutch government tests European messaging app to reduce reliance on WhatsApp
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Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran mages acquired by the Enhanced Thematic Mapper on NASA’s Landsat 7 satellite, August 23, 2000.
Politics
Netherlands, five allies ready to help secure Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions
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GoVolta train at Amsterdam Central Station
Business
GoVolta train from Amsterdam to Berlin launches today, Hamburg connection tomorrow
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Gas filling station with euro banknotes in the background
Business
Record-high fuel prices continue to rise; Hard blow for Dutch drivers & gas stations
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Graverobbers caught with urns and grave ornaments stolen from a German cemetery on the A67 highway near Venlo. 7 March 2026
Crime
Dutch border control catch graverobbers with urns, ornaments stolen from German cemetery
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The Europol headquarters in The Hague, 2019
Politics
Europol warns Middle East conflict escalation raises terrorism risk in EU
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A refugee woman at an asylum center.
Politics
Netherlands to work with other EU countries on deportation hubs for asylum seekers
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Pouring used cooking oil from frying pan into container
Crime
Rise in used cooking oil thefts hits restaurants and snack bars
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Auctioneer's gavel
Crime
Man sentenced to 18 years and 10 months for kidnapping, rape, and attempted murder of ex