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Tuesday 23 December 2014

Would-be jihadis without passports are also a threat: counter terrorism chief

Young, radicalised Muslims who are being prevented from leaving the Netherlands to fight with militias in Syria are forming an increasing domestic threat, counter terrorism chief Dick Schoof has told broadcaster Nos. ‘We are not only worried about people coming back [from Syria and Iraq],’ he said. ‘It is also about people who are frustrated or inspired and start following violent extremism.’ The... More >

Dutch households produce less rubbish

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The amount of domestic waste per Dutch person fell last year to 9.5 kilos a week. That is almost 500 grammes less a week than in 2012, the ... More >

Strong winds delay Schiphol flights

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Strong winds delay holiday flights at Schiphol airport

Strong winds over the west of the Netherlands delayed holiday flights to and from Amsterdam's Schiphol airport on Monday and some flights... More >

Dutch start-ups raised over €62m this year

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Dutch start-ups raised at least €62m from private equity and investors this year

Dutch start-ups raised at least €62m from private equity companies and investors this year, according to research by the NRC. The bulk of the... More >

Community service for pro-animal activists

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Would-be jihadis without passports are also a threat: counter terrorism chief

Five animal rights activists have been given 50 hours community service and one month's suspended in jail for taking six beagle dogs from kennels... More >