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Dijsselbloem document did not call for extra pension reforms, spokesman says
A document prepared by Eurogroup chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem referring to "social security measures" in Greece did not concern the need for additional pension reforms but other issues that included guaranteed minimum income, the Dutch finance minister's spokesman Michel Reijns said Wednesday.
Creditors insistent on pensions
Government officials spent much of Tuesday locked in talks as the country's creditors insisted that an overhaul of the private labor sector and pensions both remain the focus of the current round of bailout negotiations.
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Court for KLA crimes confirmed to be headquartered in Hague
THE HAGUE - The lower house of the Dutch parliament has approved a Foreign Ministry proposal to headquarter in The Hague the special court set up to try crimes committed by the so-called "Kosovo Liberation Army", the Pristina Kosovo sot daily reports.
Court for KLA crimes confirmed to be in The Hague
THE HAGUE - The lower house of the Dutch parliament has approved a Foreign Ministry proposal to headquarter in The Hague the special court set up to try crimes committed by the so-called "Kosovo Liberation Army", the Pristina Kosovo sot daily reports.
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KLA court to be located in Hague, Dutch MPs confirm
The lower house of the Dutch parliament has passed a proposal submitted by the country's Foreign Ministry regarding the seat of the KLA court.
Tanjug reported this on Tuesday quoting Pristina-based Albanian language newspaper Kosova Sot.
Turkey and the European camel
Misinformation, prejudice, and mutual dislike are increasingly the common denominator between Turks and Europeans. Britain provided a clear example when the "Brexiteers" used Turkey in the campaign to steer the public away from the EU.
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New Kosovo War Court Awaits Dutch MPs’ Approval
The new court in The Hague which will try former Kosovo Liberation Army fighters is still waiting for the Dutch parliament’s ratification and for the EU to supply its budget.
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Dutch FM warns no safety 'guarantees' for visitors to Turkey
Dutch Foreign Minister Bert Koenders has warned the Netherlands cannot guarantee the safety of citizens travelling to Turkey if they have been critical of Turkish leaders.
EU Officials cautiously optimistic on deal with Greece by Sunday
Negotiations between the Greek government and its creditors to reach a deal on the review of the Greek adjustment program are entering their final stages. Sources say an agreement could be sealed by Sunday with the signing of two separate documents; one between Greece and its EU partners and the other between Greece and the IMF.
Mystery over suspect of Brussels attack remains
The mystery over one of the assailants of the March 22 Brussels attack remains, as the Netherlands said that they were not properly informed of the bomber's terror links, while Turkey and the United States claim that they had previously notified relevant authorities.
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