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Heinen 'furious' over statements attributed to him in council of ministers

Finance Minister Heinen rejects 'disgusting lies' about violence in Amsterdam and expresses anger over colleague secretary of state's sudden resignation in cabinet discussion on anti-Semitism.

Nov. 18, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Police have 45 suspects in picture for violence around Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv

Police expect the number of suspects to increase after analyzing a large amount of footage, and have identified 45 suspects from a variety of teams and specialists and are actively working on identifying, arresting, and prosecuting them, while also emphasizing the importance of communication and conversation as a solution.

Nov. 17, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Russian opposition protests in Berlin despite division and criticism Ukraine

in Berlin, 1,500 Russians, led by prominent opposition politicians, demonstrated against the war in Ukraine and called for action by Germany and the withdrawal of Russian troops.

Nov. 17, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Birth care for asylum seekers of 'unacceptable' level, researchers conclude

Professor Franx calls the lack of care for pregnant asylum seekers in the Netherlands unacceptable and stresses that every woman has a right to the same quality of birth care. An analysis of 80 files shows that nearly half of asylum seekers do not see health care providers until after 12 weeks of pregnancy, meaning that important tests are not taken in a timely manner and medical transfers cause missed appointments and increased stress.

Nov. 17, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Settlers and army Israel attacked dozens of Dutch aid projects in West Bank

Dutch-funded aid projects in the West Bank have been increasingly targeted and sabotaged by Israeli settlers and military since the outbreak of the war in 2023. Dutch investigations reveal 59 incidents of sabotage and destruction, leading to substantial damages and limited action from the government.

Nov. 17, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Sinterklaas arrives in Vianen, protest at entry Yerseke

Sinterklaas delights children with her arrival and promises to let them put their shoes on tonight, while elsewhere in the Netherlands, demonstrations and unrest during the entry of the saintly man are causing division and uproar.