Holland
Holland Officially Changed its Name to the Netherlands
Changing the name costs EUR 200,000 to the country's budget.
On 1 January 2020 the name Holland officially ceases to exist as a designation of the Netherlands State. This was reported by local authorities, cited by BGNES.
The Dutch Government Has Decided to Stop Describing Itself as Holland
Authorities believe the country's image needs to be renewed, as the Netherlands associates tourists mainly with drugs and Amsterdam's "Red Light District".
The rebranding process has started and the promotion of the Netherlands name will be enforced at upcoming international events and will be recognized by the national football team.
Netherlands' largest tulip garden Keukenhof hosts visitors
Netherlands' largest tulip garden Keukenhof hosts visitors
Dutch Call for Deportation of Putin's Daughter From the Netherlands
Outraged Dutch people called for the deportation of Russian president Vladimir Putin's daughter Maria from the Netherlands, reports the New York Post.
According to the media Maria Putina lives in the Hague affluent suburb Voorschoten with her boyfriend Jorrit Faassen.