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Arrested man Toulon also suspected of throwing sidewalk tile on homeless person Rotterdam

Man in critical condition after being attacked on the street, suspect arrested in Toulon with distinctive orange shoelaces.

Nov. 13, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Education protest scrapped, Utrecht fears violence from pro-Palestinian protesters

Higher education demonstration in Utrecht called off due to security threat from pro-Palestine organization.

Nov. 13, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

After Rotterdam, man in Lyon also assaulted on street with stone, possibly same perpetrator

Police are urging international travelers to be on the lookout for a suspect believed to be responsible for two separate stoning attacks in Lyon and Rotterdam, resulting in one fatality in each city.

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

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.