Nearly three years after the murder of Peter R. de Vries, the court has sentenced the main suspects to prison terms of up to 28 years. Despite the Public Prosecution Service (OM) seeking life sentences for the primary defendants, the court opted for lengthy but not...
Court Sentences up to 28 Years for Murder of Peter R. de Vries
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Dutch Spy Service Reveals Larger Scope of Chinese Fortigate Hack
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Charges Dropped Against Second Man in The Voice Sex Scandal
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Tragic Incident at Schiphol Airport: Ground Worker Sucked into Jet Engine
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Max Verstappen Edges Lando Norris to Win Thrilling Imola Grand Prix
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In a recent survey conducted by the statistics agency CBS, Dutch citizens have demonstrated a notable preference for the European Union over their own national parliament, although overall confidence in both institutions appears to be on the decline. According to the...
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Netherlands Boycotts Eurovision: Dutch TV Refuses to Give Points in Protest Over Contestant’s Axing.
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Amid mounting concerns over the sustainability and ethical implications of transgender care in the Netherlands, calls for an independent inquiry by the Dutch Health Council have intensified. Journalist Jan Kuitenbrouwer and sociologist Peter Vasterman underscored the...
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Consumer confidence in the U.S. has fallen sharply, signaling rising anxiety among Americans about the economy’s direction. According to the latest survey by the Conference Board, the consumer confidence index dropped by 7.2 points in March, reaching 92.9—the lowest...
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