June 8, 2025
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Netherlands celebrates King’s Day in style with flares, boats and parties

Across the Netherlands, people wore bright orange clothes, from tuxedos to feather boas, to celebrate King Willem-Alexander’s birthday. In Amsterdam, the canals were packed with boats full of cheering crowds enjoying the national party. (Photo: AP) Source link

Dutch don orange, celebrate king’s birthday with festivities

THE HAGUE: Across the Netherlands, people donned orange clothes – from tuxedos to feather boas – and boats packed with revelers clogged Amsterdam’s canals to celebrate their king’s birthday Saturday. In an Amsterdam park, a dog called Lucy sported orange-dyed fur. “I love it. It’s a day where every year everyone just comes together, just […]

Nepal lawmaker demands probe into former king’s role in protests

KATHMANDU: Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) senior vice-president Rabindra Mishra and general secretary Dhawal Shumsher Rana, a member of the lower house, were remanded in custody for five days by Kathmandu district court judge Taradevi Maharjan. The court permitted further investigation under charges related to crimes against the state. The duo were among 11 people presented […]