Bart van den Brink

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Official sign on the Dutch-German border
Politics
European Commission tells Netherlands to stop extra border controls
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Afghanistan flags wave over an anti-Taliban rally in Rotterdam. August 21, 2021
Politics
Netherlands to grant asylum to most Afghan women and girls under new policy
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An asylum shelter in Zeewolde
Politics
Asylum Min. demands answers from municipalities with no, too few asylum shelters
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Gidi Markuszower during a debate 9 Feb 2023 about Dutch women who went to Syria to join sides during the civil war, and whether they should lose their citizenship
Politics
MP defends remarks on Palestinians, says tone was wrong amid political backlash
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Riot police
Crime
Police water cannon ends latest anti-asylum riot in Loosdrecht; "Terrorism," VNG says
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Asylum and Immigration Minister Bart van den Brink (CDA) after the Dutch Senate voted down a package of stricter asylum measures. 21 Apr. 2026
CrimePolitics
Intelligence service to investigate anti-asylum riot planning, support
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Riot police officer surrounded by smoke
Crime
Video: Rioters start fire at Loosdrecht asylum shelter with 15 asylum seekers inside
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Kanye West during the Watch The Throne Tour, Gelredome Arnhem, Netherlands, June 15, 2012.
PoliticsCultureEntertainment
Dutch parliament urges government to block Ye from entering ahead of Arnhem concerts
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A Syrian family walks through Schiphol Airport before departing the Netherlands.
Politics
Netherlands looking to send asylum seekers back to “safe” parts of Syria
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Kanye West during the Watch The Throne Tour, Gelredome Arnhem, Netherlands, June 15, 2012.
PoliticsCultureEntertainment
Netherlands investigating whether to block Kanye West’s entry ahead of June concert
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Kanye West during the Watch The Throne Tour, Gelredome Arnhem, Netherlands, June 15, 2012.
PoliticsCultureEntertainment
No entry ban for Ye: Dutch minister says no legal reason to block Kanye West tour
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Sign at the entrance of the Ter Apel registration center.
Politics
Netherlands expands asylum policy for Eritreans facing national service
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A refugee woman at an asylum center.
Politics
Netherlands to work with other EU countries on deportation hubs for asylum seekers
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Video from inside AFAS Stadium shows a mob of AZ fans trying to attack West Ham United supporters after the English team knocked out the Alkmaar team in the Europa Conference League. 18 May 2023
Politics
MP's criticize watchdog for prioritizing privacy protection above fighting crime