Last Updated Stories in the Netherlands

Milking a Herd of Bunnies - the Latest in Downsizing

You might think that milking a herd of bunnies is the latest in downsizing farm operations, but no it is an extremely high tech operation.  A biotech firm in the Netherlands, Pharming, has developed a breed of...

Green does Orwell

In a move seemingly right out of some futuristic nightmare, the Dutch government has announced plans to track every car in The Netherlands. It is all for a good cause, naturally enough. The plan will tax...

Ex-Nazi goes on trial in Germany

" A former member of the Nazi SS has gone on trial in Germany charged with the wartime murder of three civilians in the Netherlands. Heinrich Boere, 88, has previously acknowledged shooting dead three people in...

Fake Dutch 'moon rock' revealed

" A treasured piece at the Dutch national museum - a supposed moon rock from the first manned lunar landing - is nothing more than petrified wood, curators say. It was given to former Prime Minister Willem Drees...

The World of the Burka

Barry Artiste Op/Ed Certainly a step in the right direction, one wonders if Parliamentarians should pass a law forcing all Muslim Men who are Pro Burqa to insist they wear the full dress, plus head garb and see...

Will Muslims dominate the West?

Barry Artiste Op/Ed If the studies of immigration flow in Europe is true, in which it has been forecast that 40% of Europe will be predominately Muslim, who is to blame? Surely you cannot blame the Muslims,...

A story on your door step please don't miss the press deadline

Citizen journalist your talents are needed.  United for Iran, Global Action Day today 25th The citizens of Iran have been subjected to a religious dictator ship that pretends it’s a democratic state....

Australians in Sri Lanka refugee camps

" Australians in Sri Lanka Refugee Camps June 4, 2009 - 9:34PM Sri Lanka has identified six foreign nationals, including Australians, among tens of thousands of war displaced civilians held in state-run camps in...

The "Natalee Holloway Impact" on Aruba--Four Years Later

Has the injustice of Natalee Holloway wrecked a permanent havoc on Aruba’s tourism, economy and reputation for the last four years? Let’s see… EXHIBIT A:   Google “Aruba Boycott” and get 1,400 hits....

“Food From Heaven” Saved Millions of Dutch

64th Anniversary of WWII Test Food Drop Flight, April 29, 2009 Early morning, April 29, 1945 Delayed by horrendous weather for two days, a Lancaster bomber finally rumbled down the runway to begin a dangerous...

Car attempts to ram bus carrying Dutch Queen & family

A car has tried to crash into a bus that was carrying Queen Beatrix and members of the Dutch royal family. It missed and the car slammed into a monument. It's been reported that people have been hurt and killed...

Dutch Royal parade car driver dies in hospital

The man who killed 5 spectators when he drove his car through them and crashed in to a monument has died in hospital. Dutch media has reported his name as Karst Tates aged 38, he had recently lost his job and house...

Apeldoorn gets ready for Queensday and Queen Beatrix' visit

Next thursday April 30th it is Queensday in the Netherlands. On this day the Dutch celebrate their Royal House. Originally it was celebrated on the birthday of the ruling king or queen. However, since 1980 Queen...

Sting raises question: Why not OK prostitution?

" Look for the lawyer and the former state agency head to reinvent themselves without much trouble.The Iowa Falls pastor, on the other hand, is probably finished in the preaching business, even if the court lets...

Warrant issued for al-Bashir's arrest

Barry Artiste Op/Ed He should be pretty easy to find, perhaps try his Swiss Bank or Hanging out with Gaddifi Duck in Libya?." International Court issues warrant for Sudan president First ever indictment of a...

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