Netherlands

Dutch court blocks exports of F-35 parts to Israel

February 13, 2024 By Roger McKenzie

“It is undeniable that there is a clear risk that the exported F-35 parts are used in serious violations of international humanitarian law,” judge says.

Peasant Bruegel: An appreciation of the Dutch realist painter

September 5, 2019 By Jenny Farrell

His art represents the early stages, the progressive, indeed revolutionary, element of bourgeois realism.

Netherlands election: Far-right advance slowed as the left gains

March 17, 2017 By Emile Schepers

The expected victory of Geert Wilders and his anti-immigrant Freedom Party failed to materialize. Centrist parties suffered a decline, while left forces saw their vote grow.

Despite austerity, right-center coalition prevails in Dutch elections

September 14, 2012 By Emile Schepers

The legislative elections left a probable right-center coalition in control. However, one piece of good news is that the anti-immigrant ultra right took a beating.

Artists protest funding cuts

November 22, 2010 By Morning Star

Singers, painters and television presenters demonstrated across the Netherlands on Saturday against government plans to slash funding and subsidies for the arts.