Politicians in the lower house of the Dutch parliament have approved a limited ban on "face-covering clothing" including Islamic veils and robes such as the burqa and niqab.

Dutch government officials have acknowledged the country’s secret service sometimes taps the communications of lawyers who represent terrorism suspects.

Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte has claimed victory for his conservative VVD party in national elections widely seen as a referendum on the Netherlands’ commitment to Europe.

The Anne Frank House museum is to mount a permanent exhibit of her diaries and other writings as part of activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of her birth tomorrow.

A Dutch reality TV show that claims to be trying to draw attention to a shortage of organ donors today said it would go ahead with a programme in which a terminally ill woman will choose a contestant to receive one of her kidneys.