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Students not allowed to pray at school: 'If you get caught you get punished'

Students at over 180 high schools are experiencing problems practicing their faith at school. Both Muslims and Christians are not allowed to pray at school and are therefore forced to do so secretly. The LAKS advises students to talk to school administration and know their rights.

Feb. 20, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Explosive growth of collective shopping bans for shoplifters

Shopkeepers in the Netherlands fight shoplifters through a collective shopping ban, which includes individual warnings to other shopkeepers. However, this system, approved by the Personal Data Authority, has raised concerns about violations of privacy and the possibility that innocent people may be wrongly registered as a result.

Feb. 20, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Russians hit Ukrainian cultural heritage: 'Cultural genocide'

Ukrainian culture and identity threatened by Russian aggression: More than 500 damaged monumental buildings and bombings of historical heritage show that the Russians are trying to destroy Ukraine and its culture.

Feb. 17, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Pope Francis in hospital longer due to 'complex' infection

Pope Francis remains hospitalized for now because of a complex respiratory infection. His health is stable, but it is still unknown how long he will have to stay.

Feb. 17, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Cabinet ready to deny status holders housing priority, municipalities 'baffled'

With a new bill, the cabinet no longer wants to give status holders priority in social housing, which according to Housing Minister Keijzer means equality for everyone in the Netherlands. This proposal is facing criticism from 16 municipalities, which consider it inhumane and a false solution.

Feb. 17, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Prosecution: 18-year-old intruder in Chamber building probably wanted to commit assault

Man with aggressive and purposeful behavior possibly tries to carry out attack in Lower House, prosecution investigates motive and mental state of suspect. No one injured, suspect remains on remand for now.