Brussels calls for DNA tests, EU police in horsemeat crisis
The EU's executive called in Europe's law enforcers and urged bloc-wide DNA food testing on Wednesday to restore consumer confidence in a widening scandal over horsemeat-tainted processed food.
Dutch court rules in Nigerian farmers' suit against Shell
A Dutch court will decide on Wednesday whether Shell should clean up oil damage that destroyed a group of Nigerian farmers' land, a case that could set a precedent for global environmental responsibility.
Philips returns to profit, sells entertainment business
Electronics giant Philips on Tuesday reported 2012 net profits of 231 million euros (311 million dollars), after losses of 1.29 billion euros in 2011, and announced the sale of its entertainment business to focus further on health products.
Australia joins Europeans in Benghazi threat alert
Britain, Germany, the Netherlands and Australia have all urged their citizens to leave the Libyan city of Benghazi due to a "specific, imminent threat to Westerners", linked to French action in Mali.
Dutch architect to build house with 3D printer
A Dutch architect has designed a house "with no beginning or end" to be built using the world's largest 3D printer, harnessing technology that may one day be used to print houses on the moon.
British PM gambles with risky Europe speech
British Prime Minister David Cameron gives a long-awaited speech in the Netherlands on Friday that could push his country towards the European exit door and put his own position at risk.
Kazakhstan circus gymnasts won Golden Clown award in Netherlands
Astana circus artists demonstrated a 5-minute long event that impressed both the audience and the jury of the Enschede Circus Festival.
Record 40,000 Dutch in New Year North Sea dip
A record 40,000 people braved icy temperatures on the Netherlands's North Sea coast Tuesday to take a cold plunge, setting a new record for the traditional New Year's Day dip.
Steve Jobs' estate pays to free impounded superyacht
Steve Jobs' superyacht Venus was free to leave Amsterdam port Monday after the late Apple co-founder's estate paid a deposit to resolve a dispute with designer Philippe Starck, who had had the yacht impounded.
Briton in serious condition after pizza fight on ferry
Two British passengers on a Dutch-bound ferry were airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after two separate fights onboard, including one over a slice of pizza.
EU to sanction states in bid to streamline air traffic
The European Commission plans to sanction EU members to nudge them into action on efforts to create a pan-European airspace that would cut costs and delays.
Dutch police swamped after teen's Facebook party goes viral
Riot police went into action in a sleepy Dutch town late Friday to contain thousands of party-goers who turned up after a teenager's birthday invite on Facebook went viral.
Europe wins Netherlands vote, extremism loses
Dutch voters overwhelmingly backed pro-European pragmatism Wednesday, electing centrist parties committed to debt-busting austerity and rejecting the anti-EU extremism of Geert Wilders.
Moody's downgrades EU rating outlook to 'negative'
Moody's on Monday lowered the European Union's long-term issuer rating outlook from stable to negative, saying the move reflected credit risks of the bloc's key budget contributors.
Heineken to buy maker of Tiger beer for $4.1 billion
Dutch brewer Heineken said Friday it has reached a deal to buy the Asian brewing group that makes Tiger beer for $4.1 billion, as it seeks to bolster its presence in the fast-growing region.
Mobile phones help bolster Uganda's fight against HIV
Stella Nayiga clutches her mobile phone as she describes the messages that she received punctually every morning and evening for over a year, reminding her to take her antiretroviral (ARV) drugs regularly.
ICC team released from Libya back in the Netherlands
Four envoys of the International Criminal Court who were detained in Libya last month after visiting the son of slain leader Moamer Kadhafi arrived Tuesday in the Netherlands.
2nd Kazakhstan Championship on Wheelchair Dancing held in Kostanay
The 2nd Kazakhstan Wheelchair Dancing Championship is being held in Kostanay as part of the Boundless Opportunities nation-wide campaign.
Football: Germany set for quarters after humbling Holland
Germany are on the verge of the Euro 2012 quarter-finals following their 2-1 win over Holland on Wednesday as Mario Gomez scored twice, while the Dutch are heading for a first-round exit.
Marathon to support children with ICP will be held in Almaty
Charitable marathon to support children with ICP (Infantile Cerebral Paralysis) will be held in Almaty on May 27, 2012.