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First convoy crosses IJsselmeer

News Desk — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:29:41 +0000

For the first time this winter, ships will sail across the IJsselmeer in convoys led by icebreakers.

The transport ministry says the thaw which set in on Sunday is causing ice floes to break up and the wind causes the floes to pile up in huge stacks. As a result, ships are no longer able to sail from Lelystad and Lemmer to Amsterdam unassisted.

The first convoy will sail later today. Earlier this winter icebreakers were used to keep open shipping lanes but there was no need then to sail in convoys.

Hantuchova defends Pattaya Open title

administrator — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:18:57 +0000

Arab ministers to meet over escalating Syria crisis

administrator — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:10:47 +0000

Greek parliament debates more cuts

administrator — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:44:44 +0000

Hundreds protest Garzon conviction in Spain

administrator — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:44:07 +0000

Whitney Houston dead at 48

administrator — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:36:33 +0000

DR Congo president's aide killed in plane crash

administrator — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:32:50 +0000

Tibetan 'self-immolates in China'

administrator — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:29:42 +0000

Tibetan self-immolates in China: rights groups

administrator — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:29:42 +0000

Number of Dutch poor growing fast

News Desk — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:35:15 +0000

The number of people living on or just above the poverty line is growing fast.

Aid workers and debt-collecting agencies say the number of people facing major financial problems is on the rise, even though they do not have the figures yet to back this up.