Farmers' leaders in Zuid-Holland meet king's commissioner Jaap Smit and deputies Jeannette Baljeu and Adri Bom-Lemstra.

Four provinces backtrack on nitrogen rules after new farmers' protests

Paying off farmers will not be enough to cut nitrogen pollution, scientists warn

Minister demands automatic jail terms for attacks on emergency services

Dutch 'disappointed' they were not briefed about US decision to leave northern Syria

Johan Remkes to take over as temporary mayor of The Hague

UN rapporteur on racism and racial discrimination Tendayi Achiume at the United Nations in New York

Burka ban 'has no place in a society that promotes equality', says UN

Parliamentary canteen must serve only Dutch food and drink, says MP

Van Haga booted out of VVD after depriving coalition of its majority

Parliament renovation likely to start late and go over budget, says Knops

tractor in field

Farmers to stage new protest against nitrogen plans on October 16