World Mar 13 Belgium authorities are intercepting cocaine, but most makes it into Europe anyway Antwerp, Belgium, is one of the largest entry points into Europe and home to what Europol believes to be one of the most active cocaine trafficking networks. Local police raided dozens of locations last month and arrested 45 people as…
Nation Aug 28 The challenge of retrofitting millions of aging homes to battle global warming A landmark climate report released this month by the United Nations predicted dire consequences for the world if more is not done to reduce CO2 levels in the atmosphere. More than 100 countries including the U.S. have committed to a…
World Jul 11 A Dutch chocolate company’s fight to end illegal child labor The chocolate industry has a dark side: almost 1.6 million children work -- illegally -- in the cocoa growing regions of Ghana and Ivory Coast. Tony’s Chocoloneley, a quirky but popular chocolate brand in The Netherlands, is on a mission…
World Apr 24 Amsterdam’s ‘doughnut economy’ puts climate ahead of GDP Amsterdam is the first city in the world to adopt a radical economic theory that suggests economic growth shouldn’t be the ultimate measure of success. Instead, “doughnut economics” focuses on protecting the environment while meeting citizens’ basic needs. Special Correspondent…
Arts Feb 27 Shutdowns, layoffs, virtual tours: How Dutch museums are coping with COVID-19 Before COVID-19 hit, millions of people annually visited Amsterdam’s over 140 museums, including the Van Gogh Museum, which houses the iconic Sunflowers masterpiece. Since the pandemic, these museums have been closed. Special Correspondent Megan Thompson reports on the financial toll…
Health Feb 23 Dementia day care center helps families cope with caregiving Millions of senior citizens in America are living with dementia, with the heavy burden of caregiving often left to family members. But a new adult day care center for those with dementia, called Town Square, may serve as a model…
World Feb 15 Politics and architecture intersect in North Macedonia North Macedonia's government has in recent years erected hundreds of statues and monuments in the capital city of Skopje. But while the project, called Skopje 2014, was meant to give the city a facelift and boost national pride and tourism,…
World Oct 06 As Europe braces for Brexit, the Netherlands sees benefits While many Dutch politicians say they dread the economic repercussions of the looming Oct. 31 Brexit deadline, the Netherlands is working to minimize the damage, in part by attracting some of the organizations and businesses that have already fled the…
World Aug 31 Is France’s groundbreaking food-waste law working? A third of the world's food goes to waste, but France is attempting to do something about it. Since 2016, large grocery stores in the country have been banned from throwing away unsold food that could be given away. NewsHour…
World Jul 07 Rise of anti-Semitism elevates fears in France France has the largest Jewish population outside of Israel and the U.S., with 500,000 Jewish people living there. And with several high-profile, anti-Semitic incidents in recent years, along with statistics showing a significant rise in anti-Semitic attacks, there are growing…