More countries say to join China-backed AIIB investment bank

Last Updated: Saturday, March 28, 2015, 21:19

Russia, Australia and the Netherlands on Saturday became the latest three countries to say they plan to join the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), adding clout to an institution seen as enhancing China`s regional and global influence.

Amsterdam eyes double-digit growth in Indian tourists in 2015

Last Updated: Monday, March 23, 2015, 20:32

The capital city of the Netherlands is looking at a double-digit growth in the numbers of Indian tourists visiting the city in 2015 as it hardsells itself as a preferred tourist destination.

Smart cities are not just about technology: Amsterdam Mayor

Last Updated: Monday, March 23, 2015, 19:35

Technology forms an important component of smart cities but its actually innovation and cooperation for sustainable growth that goes into building such infrastructure, Amsterdam Mayor Eberhard van der Laan here Monday said.

Netherlands rout New Zealand 7-2 to win World League Final title

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 23:53

Constantijn Jonker slammed a hat-trick to help the Netherlands spank New Zealand 7-2 in a lop-sided summit clash and lift the inaugural Hero Hockey World League Final title here today.

Hariri killing trial opens with Lebanon tensions high

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 05:04

Four Hezbollah members went on trial in absentia at a special UN tribunal on today, accused of murdering Lebanon`s former premier Rafiq Hariri in a 2005 car bombing that shook the Middle East.

Dutch PM to raise gay rights issue in Sochi

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 16:31

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will talk about gay rights in Russia during his visit to the Winter Olympics in Sochi, he told the Dutch parliament.

Dutchman accused of filming 400 nude children

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 20:32

Prosecutors have accused a Dutch man of abusing around 400 boys and girls aged 12-14 he met in online chat rooms, coercing them into committing sexual acts via webcam. Victims have so far been identified in the Netherlands, the US, Belgium and Spain.

EU should revise position on Cuba: Netherlands FM

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 01:27

The European Union should seek to strengthen ties with Cuba, Netherlands Foreign Minister Frans Timmermans said Tuesday during a two-day visit to the Communist-run Caribbean nation.

Mexican cartel leader arrested in Netherlands: US

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 14:29

A Mexican man described as an alleged leader of the powerful Sinaloa drug syndicate has been detained in the Netherlands on a US arrest warrant, US authorities said.

Thousands of Dutch take icy New Year`s dip

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 19:29

Tens of thousands of revellers across the Netherlands braved the chilly winter weather on Wednesday to take a traditional New Year`s plunge in the North Sea`s icy waters.

Junior Hockey World Cup: Netherlands win bronze

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 20:09

The Netherlands spanked Malaysia 7-2 to bag the bronze medal in the Hero Junior Men`s Hockey World Cup at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, on Sunday.

Kiwis take on heavyweights Netherlands in quarter-final

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 23:51

New Zealand will take on last edition`s runners-up Netherlands in the Hockey Junior World Cup quarter-final at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Thursday.