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Diplomatic row between Russia and the Netherlands over visa refusals for Russian gymnasts ahead of Rotterdam world championships

Just days before the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships open in Rotterdam, a diplomatic row has erupted between the Netherlands and Russia. Three of Russia's biggest medal contenders have been denied visas, prompting accusations of discrimination and raising questions about how far political and security considerations can shape international sporting events in Europe.

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Dutch Defence Ministry neither confirms nor denies report that military intelligence hacked Jared Kushner's phone

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has responded cautiously to claims that the Netherlands' military intelligence service monitored the mobile phone of Jared Kushner, after a new book alleged that Dutch intelligence gained access to information from the device with the help of a Russian hacker. Exclusive reporting and analysis

The Hague faces a Facebook dilemma after failed negotiations with Meta

After more than two years of negotiations, the Dutch government has quietly acknowledged that it failed to persuade Meta to address privacy concerns linked to official government Facebook pages. The talks collapsed without agreement, leaving The Hague facing a difficult choice: continue using a platform deemed problematic by privacy experts

Dutch embassy in Cairo closes after days of protests over arrest of Egyptian government-linked figure

The Dutch embassy in Cairo has been closed to the public until further notice after facing nine consecutive days of protests linked to the arrest in the Netherlands of Ahmed Nasser, a prominent representative of Egyptians living abroad. The unusually persistent demonstrations have raised questions in The Hague about the

As Europe honours the ICC, The Hague focuses on surviving Trump sanctions

The International Criminal Court has received yet another powerful display of international support. After a Nobel Peace Prize linked to former ICC judge Navi Pillay and a symbolic reception by King Willem-Alexander, the Hague-based court has now been awarded the European Parliament's 2026 Sakharov Prize for

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Dutch Defence Ministry neither confirms nor denies report that military intelligence hacked Jared Kushner's phone

The Hague faces a Facebook dilemma after failed negotiations with Meta

Dutch embassy in Cairo closes after days of protests over arrest of Egyptian government-linked figure

As Europe honours the ICC, The Hague focuses on surviving Trump sanctions