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Leiden's Colonial Profits: New Research Exposes City's Role in Slavery

New research reveals Leiden University and city leaders directly profited from colonialism and slavery from 1600-1945, despite less overt involvement than port cities, prompting plans for formal recognition of this shared history.

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Dutch Fireworks Ban Delayed: Logistical Hurdles and Coalition Disagreement

Dutch State Secretary Chris Jansen announced that a fireworks ban for New Year's Eve 2024 is unfeasible due to logistical challenges and difficulties in compensating businesses, causing conflict within the ruling coalition and sparking debate in Parliament.

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Dutch Dolfinarium Faces €10,000 Fine for Animal Welfare Violations

The Dutch RVO found the Dolfinarium in Harderwijk violated animal welfare regulations 20 times, forcing dolphins and seals into unnatural tricks lacking educational value, resulting in a €2000 per violation fine and potential park closure.

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Wildfire Engulfs 130 Hectares Near Ede After Military Exercise

A military training exercise near Ede, Netherlands, accidentally caused a wildfire that burned approximately 130 hectares of nature reserve on August 23, 2024, due to a training grenade igniting dry vegetation in windy conditions.

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Life on Land
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Increased Security Eliminates Amusement Park Incidents in North Holland at a Steep Cost

Following 2022 unrest involving violence and vandalism at Osdorp's amusement park, increased security measures—including fences, metal detectors, more security personnel, and surveillance—were implemented in Beverwijk, Amsterdam's Westerpark, and Osdorp, eliminating incidents but increasing costs by...

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Dutch Defence Exercise Fire Devastates 130 Hectares of Nature Reserve Near Ede

During a Dutch Defence military exercise near Ede, a training grenade ignited a fire that consumed approximately 130 hectares of nature reserve; the fire, fueled by dry conditions and strong winds, is still not fully extinguished, resulting in significant ecological damage.

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Dutch Fireworks Ban Faces 18-Month Delay

The Dutch parliament is debating a complete fireworks ban, but the government expects an 18-month delay due to practical, financial, and legal issues, despite support from various parties.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Dutch Water Polo Club ZV De Zaan in Euro Cup Final

ZV De Zaan, a Dutch water polo club, will compete against Italy's Pallanuoto Trieste in the Euro Cup final in Amsterdam's Sloterparkbad on Saturday; a win would mark their first European title in 25 years and is significant for sisters Bente and Lieke Rogge, who previously won a world championship a...

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Rutgers Sues Civitas Christiana for Defamation Over Sex Education Program

In Utrecht, Netherlands, Rutgers filed a lawsuit against Civitas Christiana for spreading false information about its sex education program and the 'Week of Spring Feelings' campaign for elementary schools, resulting in threats against Rutgers staff and demands for retraction of false claims.

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Dutch Public Broadcaster Reform, Hawija Airstrike Cover-Up, and Severe Drought

The Dutch government plans to reform its public broadcaster, reducing the number of broadcasting houses; a parliamentary committee is outraged by the military's concealment of evidence about a 2015 airstrike in Hawija, Iraq, that killed 70 civilians; and the Netherlands faces an unprecedented drough...

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Netherlands Delays Nationwide Fireworks Ban by 18 Months

The Dutch government's proposed 18-month delay of the nationwide fireworks ban until 2027 has sparked controversy, with police unions expressing outrage while firework importers view it positively. The delay is attributed to conditions set by the VVD and NSC regarding enforcement and the granting of...

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Dutch Fireworks Ban Delayed 1.5 Years

The Netherlands' complete fireworks ban faces a 1.5-year delay due to requirements from the VVD and NSC regarding enforcement and illegal firework combat, causing distress among police unions but relief for importers.

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