Pubs and restaurants close in Netherlands as virus cases flare

The Netherlands will reimpose a “partial lockdown” following a dramatic rise in coronavirus cases, with all pubs, cafes and restaurants to close.

EU relief as far-right Wilders falls short

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has seen off a challenge by anti-Islam, right-wing firebrand Geert Wilders in parliamentary elections, a huge relief to other EU governments facing a wave of nationalism.