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Saturday, July 19, 2014

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SATURDAY 19 JULY 2014
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Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte has described as 'disgusting' pictures of Ukraine rebels digging through the possessions of people killed in disaster.
Ukraine is accusing pro-Russian rebels of trying to destroy evidence at the site of Thursday's plane crash, which left 298 people dead, including 192 Dutch nationals.
Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte has refused to point the finger of blame at anyone in the wake of Thursday's Ukraine plane crash. Newspaper leader writers have different ideas.
Independent, international crash probe essential, says Dutch PM
The Netherlands will not rest until those responsible for the Malaysian Airlines crash are brought to justice, Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte said on Friday.
Dutch crash death toll rises to 189, Expatica boss among victims
The number of Dutch nationals killed in Thursday’s Malaysian Airways plane crash increased to 189 on Friday afternoon, after all but four of the passengers’ nationalities were confirmed.
Details emerge of air crash victims as Dutch investigators head for Kiev
A team of Dutch accident investigators are heading to Ukraine to help with with the investigation into Thursday’s Malaysian Airlines crash, justice minister Ivo Opstelten said on Friday.
Youth employment scheme flops; few takers for €3,500 subsidy
Just one thousand youngsters have found a job through a government scheme to help employers pay their costs, the cabinet’s youth unemployment czar said on Friday.
Turkish brothers win the AD's herring test for the third year
Fishmongers Abdullah and Umut Tagi have won the AD newspaper's annual herring test for the third year, the paper says on Friday.
Motorists face busy roads due to holiday traffic, road works
Motoring organisations say the Dutch roads will be extremely busy on Friday afternoon as the main holiday exodus begins and a number of top events take place.
More forged euros found in the Netherlands
The number of fake euros in circulation in the Netherlands went up by 24% in the first half of this year, compared with the last six months of 2013.
Tragedy and questions: Malaysian air crash dominates Dutch papers
The Malaysian Airline crash and death of so many Dutch travellers dominates both the front and inside pages of the Netherlands' morning papers.
Flags at half mast as the Netherlands mourns air crash victims
Public buildings in the Netherlands have their flags at half mast on Friday in the wake of Thursday's plane crash in Ukraine in which 154 Dutch nationals lost their lives.
Ukraine air disaster leaves 295 dead, 154 are Dutch nationals
At least 154 Dutch nationals were on board the Malaysian Airlines plane thought to have been brought down by a rocket over Ukraine.
Plane heading from Schiphol to Malaysia crashes in Ukraine
A Malaysian Airways plane which left Schiphol airport on Thursday afternoon with 295 people on board has crashed in Ukraine, killing everyone on board.
Malaysian plane from Schiphol reported crashed in Ukraine
A Malaysian Airlines plane which was flying from Amsterdam's Schiphol airport to Kuala Lumpar is reported to have crashed over Ukraine.
Stress-related absenteeism soars
The number of working days lost because of stress-related illnesses has soared eightfold since 2009, according to research by health and safety group Arboned.
Holland gears up for heat wave: national 'heat plan' in action
The public health institute RIVM is taking special measures ahead of the expected heatwave, with temperatures expected to top 30 Celsius on Friday.
Eight military police officers sacked for stealing sweets
Eight military police officers have been dishonourably discharged for stealing sweets from a vending machine at the royal family’s stables where they worked.
EU summit failure to fill top jobs 'not a disaster' says Dutch PM
The failure of Wednesday’s EU summit to make appointments to several EU top jobs is not a disaster, Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte is quoted as saying by broadcaster Nos.
Dutch unemployment rate drops for second month in a row
The Dutch unemployment rate fell for the second month in a row in June as more people found paid employment, the national statistics office CBS said on Thursday.
Dutch police lose suitcase with over €200,000 during drugs sting
Dutch drugs police lost track of a suitcase containing €201,500, which was part of an undercover operation, the Telegraaf reports on Thursday.
Dutch football players committed most fouls at World Cup
The Dutch World Cup football squad were responsible for more fouls during the tournament than any other team – a total of 118 in seven games.
Owner of massive cannabis café cleared of most charges on appeal
The owner of a massive cannabis café near the Belgian border has been found not guilty of most of the charges against him by Amsterdam’s appeal court in the second case of its kind this month.
Avoid Amsterdam ring road this weekend, motorists told
Motoring organisations are warning drivers to avoid Amsterdam this weekend because of major work on the city’s ring road.
Insurers' hospital plans will hit patient choice, consumer body says
Health insurers' plans to reduce the number of accident and emergency departments at Dutch hospitals will cut patient choice and may conflict with competition law, the Dutch consumers authority ACM said on Wednesday.
The Hague drops out of Dutch professional ice hockey competition
The Dutch ice hockey premier division will start this September with just six teams, the ice hockey association confirmed on Wednesday.

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