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Hunger strikers can be force fed as last resort says supreme court
Nine asylum seekers are currently on hunger strike in the Netherlands, the justice ministry said on Tuesday evening. Three are in Zeist, two are in Rotterdam, tree in Scheveningen and one in the high-security prison of Vught. The latter is also refusing liquids, a justice ministry spokeswoman told the Telegraaf. Junior minister Fred Teeven has asked the supreme court to advise on his options ...
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Not enough MPs back collective asylum for Afghan interpreters
There is not enough support in parliament to ensure a collective asylum deal for Afghans who worked as interpreters for the Dutch military in Afghanistan, the Volkskrant reports on Wednesday. The ruling VVD and PvdA both say cases should be looked at on an individual level. 'Asylum is an individual right and needs to be judged individually,' VVD parliamentarian Han ten Broeke told the ...
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Maastricht mayor may backtrack on tourist cannabis cafe ban
Maastricht mayor Onno Hoes, who has been struggling to ensure legislation banning tourists from the city's 11 cannabis cafes is put into practice, is now looking at alternatives, Nos television reports. The broadcaster says the mayor and council officials are looking at the option of moving the city's coffee shops to the border area. Then foreigners could be allowed to use them ...
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Belgiums Elia interested in stakes in Dutch French grids
BRUSSELS | Wed May 22, 2013 2:59am EDT BRUSSELS May 22 (Reuters) - Belgium's power grid operator Elia would consider buying stakes in Dutch grid firm TenneT and French operator RTE, owned by state-controlled electricity company EDF, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday. "They are really in same market zone as Elia, since they are neighbouring countries this makes it interesting ...
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Apple paid €5m to Dutch tax authorities last year Volkskrant
Computer giant Apple, under fire at home in the US for avoiding tax, paid an estimated €5m to the Dutch tax office last year, according to calculations by the Volkskrant. ...
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Heineken stars on the ‘Road to Wembley Final’
The last leg of the 'Road to the Final' is set for five Nigerian fans that will get the opportunity to watch the final match of the UEFA Champions League live at the Wembley Stadium. The lap begins on Thursday when they depart Lagos to London to enjoy the Heineken Champions League final ...
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Launch Of Amsterdam Flights Marks Start Of Second Phase In Etihad Airways KLM Strategic Partnership
Peter Hartman, President and CEO of KLM (left) and James Hogan, President and CEO of Etihad Airways celebrate the launch of Etihad Airways’ flights between Abu Dhabi and ...
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Rotterdam’s New Hire Chat and Service Awards
Holland America Blog Has Just Posted the Following: Here are a few pictures from our Service Award ceremony and New Hire Chat. In all of the below photos, to the left of the recipients is Captain Marco Carsjens and to the right is Hotel Director Mike Mahn. Julie Seidel is Rotterdam’s human resource ...
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Soccer-Ajax coach De Boer extends contract until 2017
Ajax Amsterdam coach Frank de Boer has agreed a four-year deal to extend his contract until July 2017, the Dutch champions said on Tuesday. De Boer succeeded Martin Jol in December 2010 and has guided the club to a title hat-trick in his time at the helm. The 43-year-old, who enjoyed a distinguished playing career at clubs including Ajax and Barcelona, started his coaching career as ...
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Laura Dekker victim of ageism in Netherlands?
Laura Dekker’s future plans to sail around the world solo hang in the balance as her emotional and mental stability is argued over by two national child care agencies that are in disagreement about her state of mind.
Laura Dekker, 14, has been trying since August last year to sail around the world on her own and in so doing become the youngest person to accomplish the feat. When she first announced her plans, the courts quickly intervened and according to Netherlands news reports, she was placed under the custody of the Child Protection Board in order to be assessed. Read more
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