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Wednesday 16 May RNW - NEWS AND ANALYSIS FROM THE NETHERLANDS IN 10 LANGUAGES, WORLDWIDE 24/7 ON RADIO, TV AND ONLINE
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The Hague, Netherlands
The Hague, Netherlands

Mladic judge 'deeply affected' by war crimes

The trial of former Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic gets underway on Wednesday at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.
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Bulletin: Dutch fans warned about EC risks

The Dutch foreign ministry has published a booklet warning fans of the Dutch squad not to visit prostitutes, be careful when using alcohol or drugs and to take into consideration that homosexuality is a sensitive subject in Ukraine.

Bulletin: Mladic trial starts in The Hague

The trial of former Bosnian Serb army leader Ratko Mladic started at the Yugoslavia Tribunal in The Hague at 0900 (local time) on Wednesday morning.

Bulletin: Dutch wages among the world’s highest

Dutch wages are among the highest, not just in terms of gross salaries but also in terms of what workers actually receive after deduction of taxes and premiums.

Bulletin: Dutch electoral council approves controversial name

The Netherlands’ electoral council has announced that Freedom Party dissident Hero Brinkman can use the name Onafhankelijke Burger Partij (Independent Citizen’s Party) for his new party.

Bulletin: Changes to flight delay compensation laws

The summer holidays are almost upon us and millions of people across Europe will no doubt be lining up in airports this summer as they leave for a few weeks in the sun.

Bulletin: Police unions suspend collective action

Police protests for more pay have been suspended, after the justice ministry and police unions agreed to return to the negotiating table. This means the police will once again be handing out fines for minor infractions. 

Bulletin: The Netherlands remains in recession

The Netherlands is still in recession. In the first quarter of 2012, the Dutch economy shrank by 1.1 percent compared to figures from last year.

Bulletin: Rocket will return Dutch astronaut to Earth

The Soyuz rocket launched successfully on Tuesday and is now on its way to the International Space Station.

Article: Boulahrouz impressed by new Holland crop

He has the most intimidating nicknames in Dutch football: Fire-Eater, Khalid the Cannibal, Boula the Bulldozer. His piercing eyes, towering presence and tough tackles have instilled fear in many opponents.

Article: Dutch Press Review Tuesday 15 May 2012

Today’s Dutch papers highlight two fresh faces making a bid for political glory and report on the exam-time ordeal of Dutch schoolkids.

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