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Celebrations in Paramaribo the day before Suriname officially gained its independence from the Netherlands on 25 November 1975

Suriname celebrates 50 years of independence from Netherlands

25 November 2025 - 09:29

The flag of Suriname against a backdrop of city lights. Artist's rendering.

Over 250,000 Surinamese people have moved to the Netherlands since 1975

19 November 2025 - 22:00

General Spoor speaking to a KNIL soldier in Indonesia, June 1947

Shocking testimonies of Dutch soldier's actions in independence struggle in Indonesia

3 January 2025 - 08:15

House for sale sign

Zwolle notary caught buying real estate against the rules: report

16 July 2024 - 09:25

General Spoor speaking to a KNIL soldier in Indonesia, June 1947

Dutch PM angers Maluku people by acknowledging to 1945 Indonesia independence date

15 June 2023 - 08:35

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