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Flu epidemic declared in the Netherlands as cases surge

2 months ago | thestar.com.my | Wang Xiangjiang

THE HAGUE, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- The number of flu cases in the Netherlands has been rising rapidly, prompting the Netherlands Institute for Health Services (Nivel) to officially declare the start of a flu epidemic on Wednesday. A flu epidemic is officially recognized when at least 53 out of 100,000 people report flu symptoms to their doctor for two consecutive weeks. Last week, 76 out of 100,000 people in the Netherlands reported flu symptoms, up from 58 the week before.
Dozens of flights canceled in the Netherlands amid dense fog

Jan 18, 2025 | thestar.com.my | Wang Xiangjiang

THE HAGUE, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- For the fourth consecutive day, dozens of flights were cancelled at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Saturday as dense fog continued to disrupt travel across the Netherlands. About 50 flights scheduled to for Saturday were canceled, adding to a week of significant disruptions. Similar conditions on Thursday and Friday caused dozens of canceled flights while Wednesday saw over 100 cancellations due to the persistent fog.
Over 700 demonstrators arrested in The Hague

Jan 11, 2025 | thestar.com.my | Wang Xiangjiang

THE HAGUE, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Over 700 climate activists were arrested on Saturday during a demonstration on a motorway near The Hague as they blocked the road and refused to leave, Dutch police reported. Among those detained, 12 individuals faced charges for criminal offenses such as sedition and assault and were taken to police stations. The remaining protesters were transported out of the city by bus and released later in the day.
Dutch Holiday Fair highlights China as top travel destination

Jan 9, 2025 | thestar.com.my | Wang Xiangjiang

UTRECHT, the Netherlands, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- The 2025 Dutch Holiday Fair (Vakantiebeurs) opened to the public on Thursday in Utrecht, showcasing an array of global travel opportunities and experiences. Among the many destinations featured, China stands out as a key attraction, thanks to its expanded visa-free policy that offers Dutch nationals a streamlined pathway to explore its rich culture and landscapes.
Dutch gov't to limit flights at Schiphol Airport to reduce noise pollution

Dec 6, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Wang Xiangjiang

THE HAGUE, Dec. 6 (Xinhua) -- The Dutch government announced on Friday a plan to reduce the number of flights at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, one of the world's busiest international hubs, in an effort to combat noise pollution affecting nearby communities. Starting next year, the airport will be limited to 478,000 take-offs and landings annually -- a 4.4-percent decrease from the current cap of 500,000.
Dutch gov't imposes national poultry confinement to curb bird flu

Nov 20, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Wang Xiangjiang

THE HAGUE, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Dutch government has enforced a nationwide confinement and shielding obligation for poultry, following a spike in bird flu cases, the country's Agriculture Minister Femke Wiersma announced on Wednesday. The measure was unveiled after a risk assessment by an expert group on animal diseases classified the likelihood of further outbreaks in the Netherlands as moderate to high, Wiersma said.
Roundup: Amsterdam mayor orders tightened security following overnight unrests

Nov 8, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Wang Xiangjiang

THE HAGUE, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema announced on Friday a series of heightened security measures in the Dutch capital for Friday and the weekend, following violent incidents on Thursday night. At a press conference, Halsema condemned the attacks across the city, describing the night as "dark" and expressing shame over the incidents. "We are proud to be a peaceful and tolerant city. That this happened in Amsterdam, with our history, is intolerable and indigestible.
Interview: Bringing the story of China's only empress to Europe: Dutch museum director

Oct 27, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Wang Xiangjiang

LEEUWARDEN, Netherlands, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) - The exhibition "Wu Zetian: the Only Female Emperor of China" debuted Friday night at the Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics in Leeuwarden, a city in northern Netherlands. Kris Callens, General Director of the museum, underscored Wu Zetian's extraordinary life story. "She is truly unique in world history, and we want the European public to know her," he said, expressing admiration for "all the wonderful ceramics" featured in the exhibition.
Dutch gov't avoids crisis after dropping proposal for asylum emergency law

Oct 26, 2024 | today.line.me | Wang Xiangjiang

While no one explicitly threatened a government crisis, "we did make it clear to each other that failure to resolve this issue could easily lead to the fall of the government," Schoof said. THE HAGUE, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- After weeks of intense debate, the Dutch government has reached a consensus on a revised asylum policy, agreeing to withdraw a controversial proposal for an emergency asylum law and thereby averting a potential government crisis.
Netherlands seeks to strengthen agricultural ties with China: representatives

Oct 24, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Wang Xiangjiang

WASSENAAR, the Netherlands, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Netherlands is looking to deepen its agricultural partnership with China, building on a long history of collaboration in the sector, according to Dutch representatives at a Sino-Dutch seminar on agricultural cooperation held here on Wednesday.