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Pressure mounts on the Dutch cabinet to denounce Israel’s destruction of Gaza, with the mayor of Amsterdam, universities and even PVV voters growing increasingly critical. Scientists warn that Donald Trump’s cuts to academic research are hampering their ability to work with American colleagues. The Netherlands could face water shortages as climate change and economic pressures take their toll. No green room drama for the Dutch at Eurovision this year as Claude safely makes it through to the final. And Ajax’s NSC-like disintegration sets up a grandstand finish to the Eredivisie season.

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Queen Maxima spends a day on manoeuvres with the army

Tears and standing ovations as Pieter Omtzigt bows out (Volkskrant)

News

Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema urges government to call Israel to account

Two-thirds of Dutch voters critical of Israeli bombardment of Gaza

Veldkamp promises earlier cabinet briefings on Israel after row

KLM to resume flights to Israel despite staff safety concerns

Tilburg University cuts ties with two Israeli universities

Trump’s science policies hit Dutch research data access

Audit office warns water saving targets are unlikely to be met

Spring 2025 is already the sunniest on record with more to come

Dutch contender Claude qualifies for Eurovision grand finale

Too few monks spoil the brew: Netherlands down to last Trappist beer

Sport

Dutch rugby body sets up group to assess trans policy after after tackle

PSV favourites to win Eredivisie after Groningen stun Ajax with late leveller

Late PSV win in Rotterdam reignites title race as Ajax falter again

Dutch Olympic athlete defends decision to sell gold medal online

Road races cancelled after Leeuwarden half-marathon runner dies

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