Suriname

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Fossils from the Dubois collection, taken from Indonesia during Dutch colonial rule, will be returned after more than a century in the Netherlands, kept at the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden
Politics
Royal Collections probe finds dozens of colonial-era objects likely acquired unlawfully
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Thousands of euros found in a money laundering investigation focused on a Surinamese speciality shop in Rotterdam. 22 May 2026
Crime
Rotterdam pair caught laundering cash from Surinamese takeaway, Amsterdam travel office
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Chan Santokhi, 21 September 2020
Politics
Dutch Royals, PM respond to fmr. Suriname President Chan Santokhi's sudden death
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A candle burning in the dark
HealthCulture
Oldest man in the Netherlands and the Benelux dies at 112
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Package of cocaine found inside a fish at a warehouse in Barneveld, January 12, 2026.
Crime
Something fishy: Police find 300 kg of cocaine in frozen snapper shipment
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Author Astrid Roemer in a 2016 portrait
CultureArt
Booker Prize nominee Astrid Roemer dead at age 78
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Lighting a candle.
Crime
Two Dutch women, 69 and 80, among nine killed in Suriname stabbings
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Jonnie Boer and Thérèse Boer in a promotional image for 2025 documentary series, De Opvolging, which followed their three-Michelin Star restaurant, De Librije.
CrimePoliticsCultureFood
List of 49 important deaths affecting the Netherlands in 2025
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Lighting a candle.
CrimePolitics
Dutch leaders express solidarity as Suriname mourns nine dead in stabbing
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Hugo Ruimwijk, suspect in the murder of Sherwin Peterhof
Crime
Police name and release a photo of ninth suspect in the murder of Sherwin Peterhof
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Dutch fugitive Brian Y., recently added to the Europol most wanted list.
Crime
Dutch cocaine trafficker added to Europol’s most wanted list
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Dutch royals speaking to the descendants of enslaved people during their state visit to Suriname, 1 December 2025
Politics
Enslaved people's descendants accept Dutch King's apology in Suriname
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima during their summer photo shoot in the gardens of Huis ten Bosch palace, 30 June 2025
Politics
Royals arrive in Suriname for first state visit in 47 years
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Celebrations in Paramaribo the day before Suriname officially gained its independence from the Netherlands on 25 November 1975
Politics
Suriname celebrates 50 years of independence from Netherlands
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A cargo ship.
Business
Dutch exports to Suriname surge almost 20% since last year
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The flag of Suriname against a backdrop of city lights. Artist's rendering.
Business
Over 250,000 Surinamese people have moved to the Netherlands since 1975
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Curaçao players and fans celebrate World Cup 2026 qualification after a 0-0 draw with Jamaica at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica on 18 November 2025.
Sports
Curaçao makes history with World Cup qualification; Suriname sent to play-offs
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The flag of Suriname hangs in the window of De Toverbal, a café in Amsterdam-Oost. 18 Nov. 2025
Sports
Suriname, Curaçao supporters set for late night as teams chase first-ever World Cup spot
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A model of the FIFA World Cup trophy
Sports
Suriname and Curaçao close in on historic first-ever FIFA World Cup qualification
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Claimond M., 42, from Rotterdam, and 57-year-old Denise S. from Paramaribo, Suriname, were wanted by police in the murder of Sherwin Peterhof, 41, from Suriname, whose body was found in a cornfield near the Belgian-Dutch border on August 15, 2025.
Crime
Suspects turn themselves in after murdered man found in cornfield along Belgian border
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KLM Boeing 777-200
Business
KLM flight to Suriname diverts to French Guiana over unmanned control tower
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The team from De Librije celebrates keeping its three Michelin Stars months after the death of head chef and co-founder, Jonnie Boer. 6 October 2025
CultureFood
Seven more Dutch Michelin star winners include two new 2-star spots; De Librije keeps 3
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Belgian police
Crime
Second suspect arrested after body is found in cornfield near Belgian border
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima during their summer photo shoot in the gardens of Huis ten Bosch palace, 30 June 2025
Business
King Willem-Alexander to make first Dutch state visit to Suriname since 1978