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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.

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

'Dutch killed in floods Spain'

Dutch woman found dead after severe flooding in Spanish province of Valencia, over 200 casualties reported.

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

Four suspects violence Amsterdam detained longer, inspectorate investigates unrest

'Four suspects remain in custody for two more weeks after being arrested for rioting during the Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv match, while an investigation is launched into the actions of authorities during the violence.'

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

Amsterdam police investigate new anti-Semitic incidents

Police in Amsterdam are investigating a string of suspected antisemitic incidents targeting Jews or anyone who appeared to be Jewish. The incidents happened over the weekend, with reports of insult and threat, and one attempted robbery of a person believed to be Israeli. The investigation is part of a larger effort to address the violence and unrest that occurred in the city following the Ajax vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv football game, with pro-Palestine and pro-Israeli supporters engaging in violent confrontations. Measures have been taken to increase security and investigate those responsible for the violence.