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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.

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

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.