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Shein online shop app on a smartphone screen
PoliticsBusiness
Dutch gov't scraps plans for own tax on packages from China; Awaiting EU import tax
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Researcher in a laboratory
PoliticsBusiness
Minister scraps proposal for extensive screening of foreign researchers
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Chinese National flag hanging at the street lamp during holidays in Longgang, Shenzhen, China.
Politics
China claims Dutch frigate entered disputed Paracel Islands, forces vessel away
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A Qbuzz Yutong U15 8749 in Leiden, 15 November 2025
PoliticsBusinessTechInnovation
China could use "kill-switch" on buses in Dutch cities, says Cabinet member
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Prime Minister Rob Jetten speaking at the NextGen Security Conference in The Hague, 27 May 2026
Politics
Dutch PM: U.S. relations have “irreversibly” changed; Trump asks China to join ICC fight
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Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten during his first weekly press conference as the political leader of the Netherlands. 27 Feb. 2026
HealthPolitics
Dutch PM says hantavirus won’t be the next Covid as another KLM passenger shows symptoms
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Standup comedian Jiaoying Summers ringing in the New Year at the start of 2025
CultureEntertainment
Despite tremendous success, comedian Jiaoying Summers is still searching for happiness
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Package at a door
Business
Customs: Surge in Chinese packages tied to shipping shifts, not consumer stockpiling
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The AIVD building in Zoetermeer
CrimePolitics
Russia and China: Netherlands at highest threat level in 80 years, AIVD warns
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Chinese National flag hanging at the street lamp during holidays in Longgang, Shenzhen, China.
Politics
Chinese companies are selling satellite technology to Russia, says Dutch intelligence
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The Zr. Ms. Evertsen Dutch navy ship in Hamburg, Germany, September 9, 2014.
PoliticsBusiness
PM Jetten urges faster preparations for Hormuz mission after reopening
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Romeo Castelen while playing for Feyenoord in 2007
CrimeSports
Former Oranje international Romeo Castelen handed jail term, €2M fine in laundering case
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Municipal election in Amsterdam, 16 March 2022
Politics
Concerns about foreign influence in Dutch city council elections next week
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Nexperia logo seen displayed on a smartphone and on the background
PoliticsBusiness
Nexperia looking to part ways with Chinese owner, who is reluctant to sell: report
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Container ship moored at the EuroMax shipping terminal in the Port of Rotterdam
PoliticsBusiness
EU concerned about China's presence in major ports, including Rotterdam: report
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An NS train waiting on the tracks
PoliticsBusiness
Chinese State Media bought ad space on NS trains for one week
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Amphibious transport ship HNLMS Johan de Witt (L801)
Politics
Dutch warship heads to Norway for NATO Arctic exercise
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Musician and model Irène Schrader seen in 2024
CultureArtEntertainment
Enigmatic musician Irène Schrader talks imposter syndrome, modeling, and global roots
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Tesla
BusinessTech
Tesla to launch advanced self-driving system in the Netherlands, pending approval
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Romeo Castelen while playing for Feyenoord in 2007
CrimeSports
Former Oranje footballer Romeo Castelen faces 3 year prison term for money laundering
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Store front of Louis Vuitton, international luxurious brand, Amsterdam branch, October 12, 2021
CrimeBusiness
Luxury brand Louis Vuitton fined €500,000 in Dutch money laundering case
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Counterfeit cash seized during an Europol operation involving 18 countries, February 2026.
Business
Dutch authorities help block €1.2 billion in fake money in major Europol operation
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Nexperia logo seen displayed on a smartphone and on the background
PoliticsBusiness
Enterprise Chamber orders investigation into Nexperia, keeps CEO suspended
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German border
Business
Dutch–German trade grows as Germany shifts away from China and the U.S.