Health May 18 Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection By Molly Quell, Associated Press
Health May 13 Operator of hantavirus-hit ship will say by week's end when the vessel will resume cruises The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius is listed on Oceanwide Expeditions' website as scheduled to depart on a cruise later in May that would take it to the Arctic for a series of cruises throughout the summer. By Elena Becatoros, Devi Shastri, Associated Press
Arts Apr 02 A priceless Romanian helmet is recovered after thieves broke in with a homemade bomb and sledgehammer There were fears the helmet may have been melted down because its fame and dramatic studded appearance made it virtually unsellable. By Aleksandar Furtula, Molly Quell, Associated Press
World Oct 30 Tight Dutch election finishes with tie between Wilders' far-right party and centrist D66 Anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders' far-right Party for Freedom and the centrist D66 were tied with nearly all votes counted Thursday in the Dutch general election in an unprecedented neck-and-neck race to become the biggest party. By Mike Corder, Molly Quell, Associated Press
World Oct 29 Exit poll suggests Dutch election too close to call, with center-left party slightly ahead An exit poll published immediately after voting ended Wednesday in the Netherlands’ general election suggested the result is too close to call, with the center-left D66 narrowly ahead of the far-right party of anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders and tough coalition… By Mike Corder, Molly Quell, Associated Press
Jul 29 Netherlands bans 2 far-right Israeli ministers as EU considers sanctions on Israel over Gaza By Molly Quell, Sam McNeil, Associated Press The Netherlands has banned two far-right Israeli ministers from entering the country. The move comes as the European Union considers partially suspending Israel’s access to a science and technology program. Continue reading
Jun 24 Dutch authorities investigate possible arson against rail network as NATO summit opens By Molly Quell, Associated Press The damage has disrupted rail services and no trains are running between Schiphol Airport and the country's capital, Amsterdam. Continue reading
Jun 24 With unity on the line, NATO leaders gather for historic summit By Molly Quell, Lorne Cook, Mike Corder, Associated Press The allies are likely to endorse a goal of spending 5% of their gross domestic product on their security, to be able to fulfill the alliance’s plans for defending against outside attack. Continue reading
Jun 04 What to know about the Dutch government in turmoil and what happens next By Mike Corder, Associated Press The government, with limited powers, now has to lead the country for months before new elections and during what could — again — be protracted talks to cobble together a new coalition in the fragmented Dutch political landscape after the… Continue reading
Nov 08 5 people hospitalized after attackers assault Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam By Mike Corder, Associated Press Peter Holla, the city’s acting police chief, told a news conference that the fans were “willfully attacked.” He said people on scooters staged “hit-and-run” attacks, making it difficult for police to track them down. Continue reading