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Police acted 'disproportionately' against climate protesters, commission rules

Police complaints committee in The Hague has found two complaints from Extinction Rebellion protesters about violent treatment by officers to be valid. The committee advised the police to use restraint when using certain tactics, as multiple protesters have reported injuries when being detained.

Sept. 3, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Netherlands gets its own tanks again after 13 years

Navo wants Netherlands own tanks back after years of absence by purchasing Leopard-2A8 tanks, costing between 260 and 315 million euros annually.

Sept. 3, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Minister considers ban on temporary workers in sectors with abuses

Minister Van Hijum may want to ban the use of temporary workers in certain economic sectors to put an end to the abuses involving migrant workers, which he is particularly alarmed about.

Sept. 2, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Game Mania files for bankruptcy, stores closed from tomorrow

Game Mania, the popular game retailer with more than 30 locations in the Netherlands and Belgium, has filed for bankruptcy and will close its physical stores starting tomorrow. The parent company has had three months to find a buyer, but unfortunately it did not succeed.

Sept. 2, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Long standing ovation for film Halina Reijn at Venice festival: 'Quite emotional'

Carice van Houten, director of erotic thriller Benedetta, talks about the emotional response she received and the empowering message of the film, which stars Nicole Kidman and Antonio Banderas as a couple whose marriage is changed by a scandalous affair.

Sept. 2, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Schoof promises Zelensky 'continued support and commitment' on visit to Ukraine

Dutch Prime Minister Schoof has promised Ukrainian President Zelensky continuing support and involvement during his first visit to the country, including a new aid package to help Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. This comes after concern was raised about the Dutch government's support for Ukraine due to allegations that the country may have been involved in sabotaging a gas pipeline.