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As one country ceases to exist, it gives birth to two new ones

Willemstad - From today onwards, the country known as the Netherlands Antilles will not exist anymore. In its place, two new countries come into existence -- Curacao and St Maarten -- and the rest of the islands become municipalities of the Netherlands, 8000 km away.

In the Media by R. C. Camphausen - 8 comments

Dutch teenager launches solo sailing voyage

Middelburg - Laura Dekker left her home in the Netherlands today in an attempt to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world. Dekker was born on a yacht and plans to spend the next two years circumnavigating the world on her 26-foot boat the Guppy.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman - 3 comments

Venezuela Admits It Will Buy Missiles From Russia

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez confirmed that the Venezuelan government had forged out a deal in buying short-range missiles from Russia, as a way to strengthen security ties between the two countries.

In the Media by John Louie S. Ramos

Woman hides cocaine in child’s diaper

A woman who was travelling to Amsterdam from the Dutch Antilles has hidden cocaine in the diapers of her little daughter.

In the Media by Richard James

Study: More sex improves the quality of sperm

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands – Another astonishing breakthrough in the field of science might put a smile in every male, at least the ones who are experiencing fertility problems. In a study conducted by Sydney IVF, a private fertility clinic in Australia.

In the Media by John Louie S. Ramos

EU to buy 30,000 tons of butter

The European Commission pledged to buy 30,000 tons of butter yesterday from farmers across the 27 country union in its attempt to prevent European farmers going out of business.

In the Media by Naved Akhtar

Dutch Kwanzaa follower calls Obama 'a nigger in charge'

A leading member of the Amsterdam Kwanzaa movement and radio personality Wensley Burleson with the Black Community Broadcasting group has been banned from the airwaves over his racist comments and hate speech.

In the Media by Adriana Stuijt - 34 comments

Why do Antillians now see the Dutch as their enemies?

Six leading citizens of the Antillian island of Curacao have returned their medals from Dutch Queen Beatrix in protest against this month's agreement to end their political semi-dependance on the former colony with The Netherlands.

In the Media by Adriana Stuijt - 1 comment

Dutch labour party ends political correctness

The Dutch co-ruling Labour Party chair Lilliane Ploumen has just announced a change in its policy of political-correctness. If they want the integration of minorities to succeed, the Dutch must openly criticise all cultures and religions - even islam.

In the Media by Adriana Stuijt - 2 comments

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