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Lawyers Assange: deprivation of justice threatens extradition to U.S.

Assange's lawyer argues against extradition to US for fear of extreme punishment, with supporters rallying outside court.

Feb. 20, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Netherlands gets screening system for fungi, concern over outbreaks

Fungal infections in Dutch hospitals are becoming increasingly dangerous, killing nearly half of patients. Researchers are concerned about the rise of resistant fungi and are developing a screening system to prevent outbreaks.

Feb. 20, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Dead in serious accident on A1, highway still closed for hours

One dead and two injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the A1 in Barneveld. Traffic advised to use alternate route due to road blockage and heavy delays.

Feb. 20, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Spanish police will not yet confirm death of murdered Russian defector

The Spanish police cannot confirm if the man found dead near Alicante last week was the Russian helicopter pilot who defected. The investigation is ongoing and the Russian and Ukrainian media reported that the body was identified as the pilot.

Feb. 20, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

'COA meets deadline for reducing number of asylum seekers in Ter Apel'

COA has found a solution to meet the maximum quota of 2000 asylum seekers in Ter Apel, by relocating some of them to Biddinghuizen. This comes after a court ruling and pressure from the rising number of asylum seekers in the Netherlands.

Feb. 20, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Increasing concerns about greenhouses with migrant workers: does the industry have a future?

Economic importance of Dutch greenhouse farming sector limited, while presence of migrant workers leads to problems. Westlanders should go work in greenhouses themselves if they are proud of the sector, according to economist and author Jaap van Duijn.