Stories from The Hague · Netherlands

The Netherlands is moving forward with plans to construct new nuclear power plants, despite facing opposition from local communities in the affected regions. The Dutch government has advanced plans for the construction of new nuclear power plants. This move is part of the country's strategy to increase its nuclear energy capacity. This decision aims to bolster energy security. The government is reportedly fast-tracking regulatory approvals for the projects. The government aims to boost energy independence and reduce carbon emissions.

A Dutch court sentenced a Syrian man to 26 years in prison for torture committed during the Syrian conflict. A Syrian man has been jailed in the Netherlands for torture. The sentence was handed down following a trial. The individual is accused of war crimes. Judges found him to be part of a movement that committed torture. The ruling is part of ongoing international efforts to hold individuals accountable for human rights abuses. A UK court has found a schoolteacher guilty of sexually abusing and murdering an adopted baby.

The Dutch government blocked Kyndryl's €100 million acquisition of Solvinity. This decision aims to keep DigiD infrastructure under European control amid concerns over US CLOUD Act data access. The reasons for the block are related to competition concerns. The specific reasons for blocking the acquisition were not fully disclosed. The decision was based on national security concerns. The company involved in the acquisition was not specified. This move impacts the planned merger and acquisition landscape.

The International Criminal Court prosecutor has issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin. The warrant is related to alleged sexual abuse and was issued by prosecutor Karim Khan. Putin has been removed from his duties. The warrant is reportedly related to alleged war crimes in Ukraine. This request follows an investigation into alleged war crimes. The warrant request requires judicial approval.

The charges relate to alleged actions during recent conflicts. The case will proceed in the International Criminal Court.

A car struck a group of cyclists on a school camping trip in the Netherlands, resulting in four deaths.

A Dutch minister has expressed optimism regarding social affairs. The statement suggests a positive outlook on current social policies and initiatives. This optimism may signal confidence in the government's social agenda. The minister highlighted recent progress in social welfare programs. The minister highlighted potential improvements and positive developments.

The Dutch coalition is considering an increase of €380 million in development aid to prevent the budget of Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma from failing in the Senate.

Microsoft has handed over the identity and data of civil servants in the Netherlands. The Netherlands is accelerating plans to move to EU tech providers.

The Dutch Council of State has ruled that the GroenLinks-PvdA political alliance is permitted to use the name 'Pro'. The Council of State ruled that the GreenLeft-Labour Party (GL-PvdA) can continue using the name Pro (Progressive Netherlands).