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Brug 721 crosses the Christoffel Plantijngracht. The footbridge over the canal is located in the Piet Wiedijkpark, a park in the Osdorp neighborhood of Amsterdam Nieuw-West. June 2018
Crime
Syrian asylum seekers identified as teens murdered in Amsterdam park; No arrests yet
2 January 2026 - 19:34
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Rioters set a police car on fire during an anti-immigration protest on and around the Malieveld in The Hague, 20 September 2025
CrimePolitics
Asylum seeker centers cancel open day after recent violent protests
26 September 2025 - 15:20
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The front of a Dutch fire department vehicle in 2022
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Explosion destroys room at Delft asylum shelter; E-scooter battery suspected as cause
2 August 2025 - 10:35
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Suitcase at an airport
Politics
Nigerian family deported after years in Netherlands despite integration
23 May 2025 - 08:10
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One of the attractions at the Efteling amusement park.
PoliticsCultureEntertainment
Public raises over €100,000 after government halts theme park trip for asylum youth
3 May 2025 - 17:15
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Marjolein Faber
Politics
Asylum min. announces trials restrict the freedom of asylum seekers causing nuisance
23 April 2025 - 19:30
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Red Cross workers setting up stretchers in a sports hall that will be an emergency shelter for asylum seekers
Politics
COA approached municipalities to convert asylum centers into emergency shelters
20 October 2024 - 14:45
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 Sign at the entrance of the Ter Apel registration center.
Politics
Dozens of municipalities fed up with Dutch gov't could open their own asylum reception
19 September 2024 - 10:10
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Albergen in the municipality Tubbergen
Crime
Five months in prison for threatening Tubbergen mayor over asylum hotel
17 July 2024 - 13:40
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Handcuffs, radio Dutch Police Car
CrimePolitics
One held for death threat against Houten mayor; Motive linked to asylum shelter
10 April 2024 - 14:30
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A small group of people gathered at the Ter Apel asylum seeker reception center in November 2014
Politics
More asylum seekers in 2025 than previously estimated
7 April 2024 - 14:15
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A small group of people gathered at the Ter Apel asylum seeker reception center in November 2014
Culture
Thousands of people visit asylum seeker centers on national "Neighbor's Day"
24 September 2023 - 13:00
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Backyard gathering.
Culture
Burendag: National Neighbor's Day celebrated across the country
23 September 2023 - 15:30
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Lelystad Airport
Politics
Cabinet may use Lelystad Airport, empty churches to shelter asylum seekers & refugees
31 January 2023 - 19:40
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Red Cross workers setting up stretchers in a sports hall that will be an emergency shelter for asylum seekers
Crime1-1-2
Asylum seekers' center uninhabitable for longer period after fire, residents relocated
18 December 2022 - 14:00
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The asylum seeker center in Leersum near the Kaapse Bossen nature reserve. 8 April 2018
Politics
Dutch to pay cities bonuses to voluntarily take in more asylum seekers
8 November 2022 - 20:13
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Red Cross tents at the asylum registration center in Ter Apel, 16 June 2022
Politics
New unfair delay found in processing of some asylum seekers
26 September 2022 - 17:30
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The Silja Europa, a cruise ship that was scheduled to house 1,000 asylum seekers in Velsen-Noord. 16 Oct. 2013
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Court allows cruise ship lodging for 1,000 asylum seekers in Velsen-Noord
26 September 2022 - 15:15
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Albergen in the municipality Tubbergen
Politics
Asylum policy causing division, in-fighting in Prime Minister Rutte’s VVD party
22 August 2022 - 08:56
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Albergen in the municipality Tubbergen
Politics
Efforts to block asylum center thwarted as government closes purchase of Albergen hotel
18 August 2022 - 13:55
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Protesters outside ‘t Elshuys in Albergen demonstrate against the Cabinet’s decision to use the facility to receive asylum seekers. 17 Aug. 2022
Politics
Residents protesting asylum center want to buy the hotel intended for asylum seekers
18 August 2022 - 08:19
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Red Cross tents at the asylum registration center in Ter Apel, 16 June 2022
1-1-2Politics
Dutch designate asylum system a crisis; Plan to resolve main overcrowding issue quickly
17 June 2022 - 19:21
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Dutch flag on a map
CrimePolitics
Asylum seekers who cause problems should be isolated: Security Inspectorate
16 June 2021 - 07:15
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Crime scene tape police
Crime
7 injured, 2 critically, in asylum centre stabbing in Limburg
22 April 2021 - 07:54
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