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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
Politics
Gov't talking with employers about making slavery commemoration a public holiday
12 June 2025 - 07:35
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Crowded terrace in Amsterdam
TechNature
Partly cloudy, but dry Ascension Day; Temps up to 21 degrees
9 May 2024 - 09:02
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
Politics
Minister open to idea of national holiday for slavery commemoration
26 January 2023 - 15:39
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Culture
Over 80% of NL residents want 5 May to be a public holiday
5 May 2022 - 11:20
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An illustration of people waving Dutch flags.
Politics
Major Dutch cities pushing for abolition of slavery to become a national holiday
21 June 2021 - 19:39
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Dutch flags on Liberation Day
Politics
Support swells to make Liberation Day a national day off
16 October 2019 - 15:30
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Dutch flags on Liberation Day
Politics
Liberation Day could replace Pentecost Monday as a Dutch annual holiday
6 September 2019 - 15:10
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Nature
Pinkstermaandag slightly warmer than coldest Pentecost in 80 years
16 May 2016 - 08:41

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