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Alleged terrorist released
<a href='http://www.expatica.com/nl/news/dutch-news/terrorist-suspect-released-without-charge_98119.html' > Alleged terrorist released a british man (originally from Somolia) was released after being accused of terrorist acts. He was arrested in the Amsterdam airport. He was released because they were unable to find enough evidence to prove him guilty. -
Large Speeding Numbers
25,000 speeders have been busted over the past 3 months. Some people worry that the police are more worried about fundraising than people's safety. http://www.dutchnews.nl/news/archives/2010/09/25000_motorists_fined_for_spee.php -
Ayodhya verdict: Indian holy site 'to be divided'
A court in India has said that a disputed holy site in Ayodhya should be split between Hindus and Muslims, but both sides plan to appeal. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-11441890 -
Ecuador troops take over Quito airport
About 150 members of the security forces in Ecuador have taken over the runway at the airport in the capital, Quito, forcing it to shut down. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-11447519 -
Night Seduction
Blusher Seduction is offering a seminar November 20th on the art of seduction. They will teach new techniques and answer questions the attendees have http://www.expatica.com/nl/news/community_focus/Night-Seduction-20-November-in-Amsterdam_103862.html -
16 Year Old Charged With Murder
A dutch boy murdered a 14 year old and has recieved maximum sentence http://www.expatica.com/nl/news/dutch-news/dutch-teenager-receives-maximum-sentence-for-murder_104204.html -
WikiLeaks leader denied Swedish recidency
The founder of WikiLeaks was denied a work and recidency permit to Sweden. http://www.expatica.com/nl/news/european_news/wikileaks-founder-denied-swedish-residency_104081.html -
Remains of more that 100 bodies found in lake
parts have been found in the bottom of a lake in Bosnia. Scientists estimate over 100 different bodies. They suspect that the bodies are those of muslims killed during 1992 - 1995 by Bosnian Serb forces. http://www.expatica.com/nl/news/european_news/remains-of-more-than-100-people-found-in-a-lake-in-bosnia_105937.html -
Government slashes grants to development aid groups
the pime minister has dramatically cut the number of grants given to programs relaying on the government's money. Some groups will continue to be given the money needed to continue, other groups will have their income decreased, and some programs will no longer be recieving any money. http://www.dutchnews.nl/news/archives/2010/11/government_slashes_grants_to_a.php -
Bombs target embassies in Greek capital Athens
lately alot of suspicous packages have been delivered to numberous embassies in Athens. Both the russians and swiss ahve had a bomb explode at their embassy. They are still continuing to destroy packages, and the security through out Athens has increased dramatically. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-11674535 -
Call To Improve Dutch Privacy Laws
Requesting that the public and private bodies should no longer create new databases that contain private info until new rules are set in place. http://www.expatica.com/nl/news/dutch-news/call-to-improve-dutch-privacy-laws_112666.html -
Portugal stages mass strike in protest of govt spending cuts
Much of the public is demonstrating protests against the government's spending cuts. The government says that they feel their new spending habits will save the country from financial ruin. -
Iceland to repay Netherlands, Britain in Icesave failure
Iceland is expected to pay back all lost money invested in the failed bank. repayments will begin in july 2016. The netherlands is expected to recieev 1.3 billion euros. -
Dutch weather may spoil New Years dips
Originally there were suppose to be 81 dips (similar to the US "Polar Plunge"). So far there have been 17 cancelations, and more may be canceled that will be announced the day of.
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130 kilos of heroin intercepted in the Netherlands
Police have been cooperating with both the Turkish and Belgium police to intercept over 130 kilos of heroin. The police have traced some of the connections and have given their findings to the Turkish police. They have also arrested one fruit transporter and caught four suspects red handed.
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Hungary offers talks on controversial media law
Moves by the Hungarian government to tighten controls on the media and seize private pension assets are enraging its EU partners just as the country takes over the rotating presidency of the bloc.
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Dutch Police Investigate Child Porn Network
The police have created a team of about twenty members that are begininng to investigate. The team includes tech wizards, sex abuse experts, digital specialests, and detectives.The main suspect is also involved in other cases that report him as a child abuser.
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Dutch Police Find Nothing Suspicous in Train
A police bomb squad found nothing suspicous in the evacuated train. The reason for the search was a female passanger reported suspicous behavior about another passanger. About 80 police members were involved in the incident.
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Greece defends plans to fence Turkish border to stem illegal EU entry
Greece has decided to block off part of the Greece/Turkish border in hopes of decreasing illigal immigration into the European Union. The UN has encouraged the Greek to allow immigrants who are seeking refuge into their country.
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Top French socialist breaks party protocol over 35-hour week
In France, one of the contenders to challenge President Nicolas Sarkozy in elections next year has called into question one of the key policy reforms of Frances last Socialist government: the 35-hour work week.
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Council of Europe lashes out at Netherlands
due to the netherlands tough criteria, it is becoming very difficult for families to apply for reunification. The EU has lashed out against the netherlands, saying that they are too harsh. http://www.expatica.com/nl/news/dutch-news/council-of-europe-lashes-out-at-netherlands_127270.html -
Bad weather, strikes affect post company TNT
Bad weather in Europe and strikes in the Netherlands will impact Dutch post and courier company TNT's 2010 fourth quarter results to the tune of some 25 million euros, it said on Wednesday. http://www.expatica.com/nl/news/dutch-news/bad-weather-strikes-affect-post-company-tnt_127287.html -
Turkish human rights activist Pinar Selek faces third trial
she is facing her third trial, after being accused of setting off a bomb, killing 7 people. http://www.expatica.com/nl/news/european_news/turkish-human-rights-activist-pinar-selek-faces-third-trial_127275.html -
Irish voters to elect new parliament on February 25
Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen has announced he is seeking the dissolution of parliament, paving the way for national elections at the end of February, the first since the country was forced to accept a bailout http://www.expatica.com/nl/news/european_news/irish-voters-to-elect-new-parliament-on-february-25_127104.html -
Horror Film about Killer Santa
Comedy horror film , the chiller is one of eight films chosen in the Cinemania section, which, according to Senior Progammer Genna Terranova is “packed with action, sexy thrills, and an extra helping of blood and guts for good measure”. http://www.expatica.com/nl/news/dutch-news/horror-dutch-killer-santa--film-at-us-festival_136056.html -
All Dutch Safe In Japan Quake
All the Dutch Nationals have been accounted for and are safe after the 8.9 quake in Japan. Around 1,000 Dutch are believed to be in Japan, due to the telephone problems, it si very difficult to reach the tourists. -
People Asked to Leave Baharain
Most coutries are asking their citizens in Baharain to evacuate immediatly after the violent protests that have been taking place. -
Police smash 'biggest' online paedophile ring
Police have made the largest bust in their history. They have made 184 arrests, 121 have been made in Britain. 230 children have been rescued. The police expect both numbers to continue to rise.