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Dutch broadcasting organisation

The Nederlandse Omroep Stichting is one of the broadcasting organisations making up the Dutch public broadcasting system. It has a special statutory obligation to make news and sports programmes for the three Dutch public television channels and the Dutch public radio services. It is funded by the Dutch government.

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Elfstedentocht Chairman's Last Chance Amidst Climate Change Concerns

Wiebe Wieling, retiring chairman of the Elfstedenvereniging, hopes to organize his final Elfstedentocht this year after a 28-year hiatus, despite unfavorable weather and the challenges posed by climate change and the event's immense scale.

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Bouterse's Body Escorted Through Paramaribo in Controversial Procession

The body of former Surinamese President Desi Bouterse, convicted for the 1982 December Murders, is being transported through Paramaribo in an open-casket procession to his party's headquarters before cremation, while three of his convicted accomplices paid their respects; the Surinamese government d...

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Bouterse's Controversial Funeral Divides Suriname

In Paramaribo, Suriname, hundreds attended the funeral ceremony of former president Desi Bouterse at the NDP party headquarters, following a procession that passed locations significant to him; the cremation followed, with his co-defendants—three present, one absent—creating a stark display of his c...

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Dutch Radio Pioneer Joost den Draaijer Dies at 83

Dutch radio pioneer Willem van Kooten, known as Joost den Draaijer, passed away at 83; he created the Dutch Top 40, coined the term 'palingsound,' and was a successful businessman with investments in media and real estate.

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Rotterdam-Zuid: Arrest Made in Triple Homicide

A 24-year-old man was arrested in Rotterdam-Zuid for allegedly shooting three people dead in the IJsselmonde neighborhood over two weeks; the suspect, Sendric S., had no fixed address and seemingly did not know his victims; the arrest brought relief to the community, but the incident caused signific...

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Sold-Out Normaal Reunion Concert Attracts Hundreds of Fans

Hundreds of fans queued for hours in freezing conditions in Pesse, Netherlands, to buy tickets for a sold-out Normaal reunion concert on May 31, celebrating the band's 50th anniversary, with tickets unavailable online.

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Elfstedentocht Chairman's Final Attempt

Wiebe Wieling, chairman of the Elfstedenvereniging, may end his tenure without announcing an Elfstedentocht; despite yearly preparations costing \400,000 and involving 32,000 members, suitable weather conditions remain elusive due to climate change.

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Suriname NDP Censorship Request at Bouterse Memorial Sparks Debate

Ahead of Desi Bouterse's cremation, the NDP requested journalists avoid terms like "murderer" and "convicted," prompting Starnieuws and De Ware Tijd to halt live reporting due to censorship concerns; the NDP later apologized, citing a misunderstanding.

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Amsterdam Halts Smart Traffic Lights Over Privacy Concerns

Amsterdam has stopped its smart traffic light program due to privacy concerns raised by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP), which highlighted the risk of tracking individuals' routes via apps communicating with traffic lights. This decision reverses the city's plan to install intelligent traff...

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Death of Dutch Radio Pioneer Joost den Draaijer

Radio pioneer Willem van Kooten, known as Joost den Draaijer, died today at age 83, exactly 60 years and one day after launching the Dutch Top 40 on Radio Veronica.

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Rotterdam Shootings: 24-Year-Old Arrested

In Rotterdam-Zuid's IJsselmonde neighborhood, a 24-year-old man without a fixed address was arrested for the shooting deaths of three people over two weeks, including an 81-year-old man and a 63-year-old man, causing fear among residents until his apprehension near a community center.

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Red Cross to Aid 5 Million Returning Syrian Refugees

The Red Cross launched a \u20ac130 million initiative to aid at least 5 million Syrian refugees returning home, focusing on food, shelter, medical care, psychosocial support, and demining efforts in response to the 13-year civil war.

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