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Europe battles Covid surge as WHO warns of 700,000 more deaths
The regional director for WHO Europe, Hans Kluge, said Europe and Central Asia "face a challenging winter ahead".
Netherlands hit by third night of Covid unrest
Demonstrators threw fireworks and stones at police and set fire to bicycles and an electric moped piled in the middle of a busy intersection.
After The Netherlands, Sweden confirms same sex marriage is no hindrance to the throne
Crown Princess Victoria is the heir apparent to the Swedish throne, and will be succeeded by her eldest child, 9-year-old daughter Princess Estelle.
EU budget battle looms, as economy lifts out of crisis
In the 19 states that use the euro single currency, the average debt is expected to reach 102 percent of GDP at the end of the year.
Wales make it through to Euro 2020 knockout phase despite defeat in Italy
The last round of group action continues on Monday when Ukraine and Austria meet in Bucharest in a shoot-out to see who finishes second in Group C behind the Netherlands.
Barcelona fourth transfer deal imminent, manager pushes for new arrival
Barcelona have already signed Sergio Aguero and Eric Garcia on free transfers this summer and Memphis Depay will be their third.
Ronald Koeman connection confirms Barcelona transfer success
Barcelona had been on the trail of Memphis Depay since January but decided to wait until the summer to sign him on a free transfer.
World Cup qualifiers: Netherlands beaten by Turkey, France held by Ukraine
The qualifiers pushed through despite travel safety concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Dutch PM claims win in Covid-dominated vote
The exit polls showed Rutte's liberal VVD (People's Party for Freedom and Democracy) gaining three seats to win 35 in total, up from the 33 it won four years ago.
Irish, Dutch halt AstraZeneca jabs as Italy gets set for curbs
AstraZeneca became embroiled in a bitter row with European leaders earlier in the year when it announced it would not be able to supply the number of doses it had promised.
Netherlands set to roll out rapid coronavirus breath tests
The rapid coronavirus breath test can deliver results in minutes and works just like a breath alcohol test.
UK passes 100,000 Covid deaths as European states eye tighter borders
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it was "hard to compute" the loss felt by British families after his country became the first European country to surpass 100,000 Covid-19 deaths.
Second night of riots in Netherlands over curfew
More than 13,500 people have died in the Netherlands since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fifth mysterious metal monolith appears in a shrubland in the Netherlands
New Mexico based Art collective called "The Most Famous Artist" has claimed credit for the monoliths previously found in Utah and California
Denmark to cull millions of minks over mutated coronavirus
The mutation "could pose a risk that future (coronavirus) vaccines won't work the way they should," Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told a press conference.
Fluke save: Derailed Dutch metro train stopped from 10m plunge by whale sculpture
Members of the public have been requested to avoid gathering at the scene as visitors started ignoring social distancing guidelines to witness the unique sight.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima publicly apologise for Greek holiday
In August, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima issued an apology for breaking social distancing guidelines during their Greek holiday.
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima cut short holiday in Greece after severe criticism
The Dutch royal couple issued an apology seeing the responses of the people to the news in the media.
Dutch minister says survival of Air France-KLM 'not a given'
Air France said it would cut almost 7,600 jobs by the end of 2022 and KLM up to 5,000 jobs.
World's most expensive sheep fetches record auction price of £368,000
The lamb is a particular breed from Texal, Netherlands and is known for its lean meat and perfect figure.
UK adds France, Netherlands to travel quarantine list
Britain had initially imposed a blanket quarantine on all visitors arriving in the country, but later carved out "travel corridors".
Countries tighten measures as global virus death toll nears 700,000
A scientific committee advising the French government warned that the country could lose control of its spread "at any time."
COVID-19 outbreak in mink farms: Dutch researchers investigating possible transmission to humans
Authorities suspect the animals transmitted the virus to a number of workers at the farm.
EU agrees landmark €750 bn virus 'Marshall Plan'
The deal was sealed after intense negotiations that saw threats of walkouts, vetoes and fierce opposition from the Netherlands and Austria.
Luxembourg PM urges EU solidarity at budget summit
EU officials have drawn up a stimulus plan that would see 500 billion euros handed out as grants and subsidies and a further 250 billion as loans.
Angela Merkel's legacy at stake as Germany takes EU reins
Merkel's last major role on the international stage comes as the 27-member club faces its deepest recession since World War II.
Dutch arrest hundreds at virus protest clashes
The Netherlands has been commended for its "intelligent lockdown" approach.
EU approves 7 billion euros in French state aid to Air France
Air France has suffered a significant reduction of its services, which resulted in high operating losses.
Prince William, Kate Middleton to skip Invictus Games, but Meghan Markle to play starring role
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Charles skipping the Invictus Games this year isn't a snub to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Dutch flaunt Brexit booty with European Medicines Agency opening
The 300-million-euro ($330 million) building was built in less than two years after Amsterdam won an EU-wide contest to host the agency.