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Protestors gathered in Amsterdam call for an end to the war in Ukraine and Russia's withdrawal from that country. 24 Feb. 2023
Politics
BBB leader wants to send Ukrainian refugees back to safe areas in their home country
30 January 2024 - 12:00
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PVV leader Geert Wilders berates Justice Minister Dilan Yesilgöz on asylum policy and policing during a contentious question time session in the Tweede Kamer. 23 June 2023
Politics
"Tough" Cabinet formation talks after Wilders insults VVD leader, hints at new elections
29 January 2024 - 18:37
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Ukrainians at the Uzhhorod-Vysne Nemecke checkpoint on the Ukraine-Slovakia border, fleeing Russian invaders, 27 February 2022
Politics
740 third-country nationals from Ukraine applying for asylum in Netherlands
26 January 2024 - 07:00
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Red Cross workers setting up stretchers in a sports hall that will be an emergency shelter for asylum seekers
Politics
Dutch Senate will likely pass asylum location law today, but some cities remain defiant
23 January 2024 - 09:29
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Undated photo of the emergency asylum center on Baanstee-Noord in Purmerend
Politics
Netherlands deporting rejected asylum seekers to Morocco for first time in years
22 January 2024 - 11:10
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A cover on a bicycle in Amsterdam says, "Asylum seekers are okay". February 2014
Politics
"Major problem": After hours of talks, Wilders and VVD still at odds over asylum law
17 January 2024 - 19:20
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PVV leader Geert Wilders during the first parliamentary debate in the Tweede Kamer on the election results. 13 December 2023.
Politics
Asylum deal threatens far-right PVV’s Cabinet plans; “We have a problem,” says Wilders
17 January 2024 - 11:00
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Undated photo of the emergency asylum center on Baanstee-Noord in Purmerend
Politics
A third of Dutch municipalities haven't taken in a single asylum seeker in years: report
15 January 2024 - 08:37
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A small group of people gathered at the Ter Apel asylum seeker reception center in November 2014
Politics
Overcrowded Ter Apel unsafe for locals and asylum seekers, emotional mayor says in court
10 January 2024 - 13:10
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Undated photo of the emergency asylum center on Baanstee-Noord in Purmerend
Politics
Sharp increase in unaccompanied children applying for asylum in the Netherlands
9 January 2024 - 15:20
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A small group of people gathered at the Ter Apel asylum seeker reception center in November 2014
Politics
UN Rapporteur on right to adequate housing checking state of Dutch asylum centers
11 December 2023 - 07:30
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A small group of people gathered at the Ter Apel asylum seeker reception center in November 2014
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Ter Apel business owners receive compensation fund for nuisance caused by asylum seekers
10 December 2023 - 17:20
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Undated photo of the emergency asylum center on Baanstee-Noord in Purmerend
Politics
Groningen to temporarily house asylum seekers with students
6 December 2023 - 20:20
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Geert Wilders celebrates his victory in the 2023 parliamentary election with his PVV colleagues, 22 November 2023
Politics
Many PVV voters disagree with anti-Islam rhetoric, Nexit
1 December 2023 - 08:05
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Undated photo of the emergency asylum center on Baanstee-Noord in Purmerend
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Netherlands must allow asylum seekers to work more than 24 weeks: Council of State
29 November 2023 - 11:17
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PVV leader Geert Wilders campaigning in The Hague
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Wilders visits anti-asylum seekers meeting in Kijkduin; Other politicians critical
29 November 2023 - 09:47
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Life jacket found by beachcomber Maarten Brugge in Texel on October 5, 2023.
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Body parts that washed up on Texel were from two different men; Still unidentified
24 November 2023 - 11:10
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A cruise ship housing asylum seekers in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied, 29 September 2022
Politics
Netherlands to spend €750 million renting ships for asylum shelter: Report
20 November 2023 - 12:50
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Asylum seekers crowd at the Uzhhorod-Vysne Nemecke checkpoint on the Ukraine-Slovakia border, 27 February 2022
Politics
Majority of voters want to limit the influx of asylum seekers, study shows
18 November 2023 - 14:00
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A small group of people gathered at the Ter Apel asylum seeker reception center in November 2014
Politics
Pressure on asylum reception remains high in 2024, additional places needed
12 November 2023 - 19:00
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Red Cross workers setting up stretchers in a sports hall that will be an emergency shelter for asylum seekers
Politics
Influx of asylum seekers lower than expected; Shelters still overcrowded
10 November 2023 - 11:10
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Henri Bontenbal during a debate, 10 February 2021.
Politics
CDA wants restrictions on labor and asylum migration
29 October 2023 - 14:35
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Undated photo of the emergency asylum center on Baanstee-Noord in Purmerend
Politics
More new asylum applications, fewer family reunification requests
27 October 2023 - 12:00
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Life jacket found by beachcomber Maarten Brugge in Texel on October 5, 2023.
Politics
Unprecedented amount of asylum seekers' belongings washing up on Dutch shores
24 October 2023 - 10:27
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