David van Weel

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Fireworks in a store
Politics
Over 130 municipalities are not very keen on local fireworks ban, find it ineffective
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The sign outside a police station near Leidseplein in Amsterdam. 30 April 2023
CrimePolitics
"Highly likely" a foreign country behind massive Dutch police data breach, says minister
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Police officers in Amsterdam
Politics
Outrage over cops' "moral objections" to guarding Jewish sites
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Messaging apps Telegram, Signal, and WhatsApp
Politics
Experts urge Dutch gov't to reject EU plan to scan citizens' messages for child porn
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Police cars lined up across from the Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam. 19 March 2021
CrimeTech
Police officers' personal data also included in leak affecting all police employees
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David van Weel
Politics
Dutch Justice Min. wants a European Union ban on heavy fireworks
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A bulletproof and stab-resistant vest worn by Dutch police officers. November 2023
CrimeTech
Names and contact details of all Dutch police officers stolen in hack
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Police at the scene of a knife attack at the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam. A man stabbed two people, killing one and severely hurting the other. 19 September 2024
Crime
Erasmus Bridge stabbing victim is a German urban planner who just moved to Rotterdam
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Prime Minister Dick Schoof at the end of his press conference a day after a tense debate in Parliament. 20 September 2024
Politics
Prime Minister Schoof admits he has to get used to the fierceness of politics
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Police at the scene of a knife attack at the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam. A man stabbed two people, killing one and severely hurting the other. 19 September 2024
Crime
Attacker accused of terrorism over fatal stabbing at Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam
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Police at the scene of a knife attack at the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam. A man stabbed two people, killing one and severely hurting the other. 19 September 2024
Crime
Mayor calls Erasmus Bridge stabbing "horrific"; Justice Min. praises "Rotterdam hero"
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King Willem-Alexamder and the Schoof I Cabinet on the steps of Huis ten Bosch palace immediately after their swearing-in ceremony, 2 July 2024
Politics
Cabinet members not transparent about meetings with lobbyists: researchers
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Sex worker on a bed
Crime
Abuse allegations in the Dutch porn industry require more attention, says Parliament
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Police clash with people demonstrating against a Pegida Quran burning stunt in Arnhem. 13 January 2024
Politics
Parliament shoots down Arnhem mayor’s ban on Quran desecration
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David van Weel
Politics
Solingen attack also fits the threat assessment of the Netherlands, says minister
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Stock photo of a riot police officer at a demonstration
Politics
New Justice Minister wants to test limits with stricter protest policy
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Stock photo of a riot police officer at a demonstration
Politics
Too many differences in how Dutch regions approach radicalization: Inspectorate
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Beirut in Lebanon
Politics
Netherlands not yet preparing to evacuate Dutch from Lebanon