The Netherlands: Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum reopens after € 373m renovation

Amsterdam Rijksmuseum

Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum, the home of the world's largest collection of Rembrandt paintings, has reopened after a decade-long  € 373m ( US $489m) renovation process.

Queen Beatrix's attendance at the opening ceremony was the last official appearance of her 33-year reign, ahead of her abdication at the end of April.

Read more: BBC News - Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum reopens after renovation