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Tampering with 'organic' cosmetics, but no action taken

Confusion surrounding organic cosmetics in the Netherlands due to lack of official label and control, leaving sellers free to make their own choices.

Nov. 12, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Germany seeks to tackle rising anti-Semitism, criticizes curtailment of freedoms

German Bundestag passes controversial resolution to punish anti-Semitism more harshly, but critics fear curtailment of freedom of speech and suppression of pro-Palestinian voices.

Nov. 12, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

The 'integration paradox': the longer in the Netherlands, the more unease

Integration problem among Dutch youth with migration background grows despite more contact outside own group and political involvement, according to SCP research.

Nov. 12, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Schoof: young people not to be offended, but important to 'name things'

Cabinet wants to work with civil society organizations to tackle anti-Semitism and Jew-hatred following violent incidents in Amsterdam, while coalition parties call for strict measures such as taking away Dutch passports from perpetrators with dual nationality.

Nov. 12, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

German teen detained for preparing attack Christmas market

German prosecutors are investigating a possible terrorist attack involving a Turkish-German teenager, with similarities to the 2016 Berlin Christmas market attack.

Nov. 11, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Art gang forged 2,000 works: from Banksy to Van Gogh

International art forgery ring busted by Italian police after discovering 2000 fake works by famous artists like Banksy, Picasso, and Warhol during a house search, leading to the identification of the forgers and their commercial plans to auction off the counterfeits for an estimated 200 million euros.