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Groningen 'protest farm' to be refurbished, but will remain pink for some time to come

In Drieborg, Groningen, restoration work will begin today on the pink farm, which has gained notoriety for its striking pink color. This color choice was a desperate act by the residents to call attention to their years-long struggle for compensation for earthquake damage, which is now finally gaining momentum with the award of grants and a special intervention team.

Sept. 15, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Scammer known as 'Tinder Swindler' arrested at Georgia airport

Fake diamond heir and con artist, Shimon Hayut, was arrested at the request of Interpol for defrauding women through dating app Tinder, as revealed by a Netflix documentary in 2022. He posed as a wealthy man to deceive women into giving him large sums of money, totaling to $10 million, under the guise of emergency situations.

Sept. 15, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Performance Bob Vylan in Nijmegen may go ahead tonight by judge

Censure and criticism of Zionism vs antisemitism: Dutch court case discusses freedom of expression after controversial remarks made by band during performance in Amsterdam.

Sept. 15, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

High winds lead to problems in several areas of the country

Strong winds are causing problems in the Netherlands, with containers blowing over at the port of Rotterdam and warnings of strong wind gusts and code yellow in the coastal provinces that could last until tomorrow morning.

Sept. 15, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Colleagues and townspeople react to death of Gerard Cox: 'Craftsmanship and warmth'

Rotterdam pays tribute to the late actor and musician Gerard Cox, known for his iconic role as bus driver Jaap Kooiman in the popular TV series. His love for the city, humor, and talent will be remembered and cherished in the hearts of generations to come.

Sept. 14, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Kosovars demonstrate in The Hague for fair trial of former president

Thousands of Kosovar protesters march in The Hague, demanding justice for former members of the Kosovo Liberation Army ahead of the trial of former president Hashim Thaci. Thaci, a prominent member of the UCK guerrilla movement, is accused of committing human rights violations during the Kosovo War.