/tags/netherlands Netherlands en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 15:52:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-01-15/where-in-the-world-is-the-best-place-for-healthy-eating Researchers ranked countries in terms of how easy it is to get a balanced, nutritious diet. The U.S. didn't even make the top 20, even though it has the greatest abundance of cheap food in the world. Western Europe nearly swept the top 10. Guess which country was No. 1? Wed, 15 Jan 2014 15:52:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-01-15/where-in-the-world-is-the-best-place-for-healthy-eating Michaeleen Doucleff /npr-news/2013-08-07/why-were-the-baboons-so-sad-many-theories-no-answers At a zoo in the Netherlands, 112 baboons suddenly started acting oddly. They turned their backs to visitors. They moped around. They didn't want to eat. It was a week before they got back to normal. Were they upset by a storm or an earthquake that people didn't feel? Maybe aliens? It's a mystery. Wed, 07 Aug 2013 17:50:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-07/why-were-the-baboons-so-sad-many-theories-no-answers Mark Memmott /npr-news/2013-04-30/orange-is-everywhere-as-netherlands-welcomes-a-new-king Following recent tradition, Queen Beatrix chose to abdicate in order to pass the crown to a new generation. Her son, Willem-Alexander, becomes the first Dutch king since 1890. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:50:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-04-30/orange-is-everywhere-as-netherlands-welcomes-a-new-king Mark Memmott /npr-news/2013-04-29/netherlands-prepares-to-welcome-first-king-since-1890 Queen Beatrix plans to abdicate on April 30, a national holiday known as Queen's Day. When Crown Prince Willem-Alexander is sworn in, he'll become the first Dutch king in 122 years. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:31:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-04-29/netherlands-prepares-to-welcome-first-king-since-1890 Bill Chappell /npr-news/2013-02-01/an-international-battle-over-one-of-the-most-boring-things-in-finance The years-long, multi-billion-dollar battle just ended. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 08:38:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-02-01/an-international-battle-over-one-of-the-most-boring-things-in-finance David Kestenbaum /npr-news/2013-01-28/queen-beatrix-of-the-netherlands-abdicates-in-favor-of-son On April 30, Prince Willem-Alexander will become king. Queen Beatrix will turn 75 on Thursday. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:22:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-01-28/queen-beatrix-of-the-netherlands-abdicates-in-favor-of-son Eyder Peralta /2013-01-18/mixed-pickle-the-sweet-and-sour-legacy-of-dutch-trade What do salt, ancient Jewish pickle carts, the sometimes brutal Indonesian spice trade and Vincent Van Gogh have in common? They brought life to Dutch cuisine, specifically, the Dutch pickle. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:51:00 GMT /2013-01-18/mixed-pickle-the-sweet-and-sour-legacy-of-dutch-trade Jennifer Burns Levin /2012-12-11/noahs-ark-replica-docks-in-netherlands The giant floating hulk opened to the public with some real animals: rabbits and parakeets. The bison and tigers are life-sized sculptures. There are modern creature comforts such as two cinemas and a restaurant. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:38:00 GMT /2012-12-11/noahs-ark-replica-docks-in-netherlands /2012-09-13/austerity-tested-in-the-netherlands Parliamentary elections in the Netherlands are being seen as a referendum on the government's austerity measures. The two leading parties differ on how to respond to Europe's financial crisis. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 08:00:00 GMT /2012-09-13/austerity-tested-in-the-netherlands Jim Zarroli /2012-09-05/election-results-could-end-pot-selling-coffee-shops Next week's election in the Netherlands could seal the fate of Amsterdam coffee shops that also sell pot to foreign tourists. Some parties favor, and others oppose, a plan to restrict the shops' business. Cafe owners are struggling to get their customers to the polls. Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:08:00 GMT /2012-09-05/election-results-could-end-pot-selling-coffee-shops