China frequently calls upon other countries to be “rational”, but it is worth asking whether it is applying the same standard to its own actions. Beijing’s requests for rationality are usually made of countries that China deems to be acting against its interests, and they are often made in the midst of controversies – from … Read more
President Bola Tinubu says bilateral partnerships must be mutually beneficial and transformative and translate into real gains for ordinary citizens. Speaking at the Nigeria-Netherlands Business and Investment Forum in The Hague on Thursday, President Tinubu emphasised the pivotality of stronger ties between Nigeria and the Netherlands, saying both countries must explore more creative channels of … Read more
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested at a climate protest in The Hague, Netherlands Saturday. Thunberg was one of the dozens of people who police detained when in the process of removing protestors who were obstructing part of a road in The Hague, The Associated Press reported. She was spotted flashing a sign for victory … Read more
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Climate activist Greta Thunberg was among dozens of people detained Saturday by police in The Hague as they removed protesters who were partially blocking a road in the Dutch city. Thunberg was seen flashing a victory sign as she sat in a bus used by police to take detained demonstrators from … Read more
The world’s biggest tulip garden opened to the public on March 21 for its 75th edition, with hundreds of thousands of people expected to enjoy a bewildering array of seven million bulbs in the western Dutch city of Lisse. The 32-hectare (79-acre) Keukenhof Park, southwest of Amsterdam in the heart of “bulb country”, contains millions … Read more
A number of social media users have shared their favourite locations to visit in The Netherlands, with many offering spectacular views and culture but no tourists. Many Brits enjoy a trip to flat European country, with most taking a city break in the capital of Amsterdam for its canals, history, and laid-back attitude. However, posting … Read more
One of Europe’s major international airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, is wasting less food on board its aircraft thanks to artificial intelligence. The use of digital technology helps the airline to meet its sustainability targets as well as to cut costs for the airline. USING AI TO FORECAST Indeed, not all flight bookings made result … Read more
Leader of the Netherlands’ Party for Freedom (PVV), Geert Wilders. Anadolu | Getty Images LONDON — Far-right Dutch lawmaker Geert Wilders’ hopes of becoming prime minister of the Netherlands are dwindling after coalition talks fell into disarray Tuesday. Pieter Omtzigt, founder and leader of the upstart center-right New Social Contract (NSC), walked away from negotiations, … Read more
The Red Sea crisis has become a pressing concern largely due to its disruption of global trade. However, it also has far-reaching environmental impacts as the waters become a battleground. The clashes are adding to other environmental stressors that pose potentially irreversible damage to ocean health. The path for Africa is clear – it must … Read more
Amsterdam now has one of the world’s highest tourist taxes after the city increased its fee in 2024. Tourists must now pay 12.5 percent of the overnight rate at their hotel, campsite or holiday rental. Cruise passengers are charged a fee of 14 euros (£11.98) under the Dutch city’s daytripper tax. This marks a huge … Read more
