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The Netherlands is taking 'visible and invisible' extra security precautions

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The Netherlands is taking ‘visible and invisible’ extra security precautions
The Netherlands is taking extra 'visible and invisible' security measures following the terrorist attacks in France, prime minister Mark Rutte said on Friday. The ongoing events in Paris 'emphasise the need to remain alert,' the... More >

Ministers deny withholding MH17 info

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Strong winds blow over lorries, and there is more to comeThere was no reason to warn airlines about safety issues in Ukrainian airspace in the days prior to the MH17 crash, security minister Ivo Opstelten... More >

Health pension fund ditches hedge funds

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Strong winds blow over lorries, and there is more to comeDutch health service pension fund Zorg en Welzijn is to stop investing in hedge funds, the NRC reports on Friday. The fund, the second biggest in the... More >



Strong winds blow over lorries

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Strong winds blow over lorries, and there is more to comeThe strong winds gusting over the Netherlands on Friday have caused road accidents and blown down trees, news agency ANP reports. Motorists... More >

Shale gas firm in legal fight with Boxtel

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Shale gas company and Dutch local council involved in legal spatBritish shale gas company Cuadrilla is threatening to take the town council in the Dutch town of Boxtel to court for refusing to extend its lease on... More >


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