The Cricket goes Orange edition

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep up our stocks of stroopwafels and orange tompouces? Prime minister Mark Rutte repeated the Dutch government’s support for Israel and stressed it must stay within the boundaries of international laws and proportionality, but a similar statement by Frans Timmermans caused the first friction between the two party alliance he’s leading into the November general election. Energy minister Rob Jetten is investing billions to improve the Dutch electricity grid, the Tweede Kamer wants to throw the surcharge on disposable plastics in the trash and Joran van der Sloot finally admitted he murdered American teenager Natalee Holloway on the island of Aruba in 2005. The Dutch cricket team sensationally beat South Africa at the World Cup with the help of mysterious hats and oars, and Ajax is finally showing its appreciation of the women’s team – which has absolutely nothing to do with the dire performance of the men. News Van Gogh Museum stops Pikachu card promo because of chaos – DutchNews.nl Rutte reaffirms support for Israel “within boundaries of law” – DutchNews.nl GroenLinks MP Bouchallikht quits as candidate over Israel stance – DutchNews.nl 10,000 demonstrate in Amsterdam in support of Palestine – DutchNews.nl United left party members vote to abolish the Dutch monarchy – DutchNews.nll Industry, homes threatened by lack of grid capacity: minister – DutchNews.nl Dutch unemployment rate creeps up again, youngsters hardest hit – DutchNews.nl Not enough plastic bottles are being recycled, inspectors say – DutchNews.nl MPs want an end to “symbolic” single use plastic surcharge – DutchNews.nl Sport Edwards-inspired Dutch script historic win over South Africa – DutchNews.nl Greece 0-1 Netherlands: Van Dijk penalty salvages win for Oranje – DutchNews.nl Ajax women make history by clinching spot in Champions League – DutchNews.nl