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The Netherlands Has Banned LGBTQ Conversion Therapy
Under the law, it will be illegal to carry out, offer or advertise conversion therapy practices.
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The Pregnant Woman Who Was Hit And Dragged On The Floor By Dutch Police Has Given Birth
"My wife told the officers that I would go with them voluntarily and respectfully," Mekdad said. "I had not hurt anyone. I had not used violence against other people."
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The Queen Of The Netherlands Has Joined The Military To Boost Recruitment
Queen Máxima said “security is no longer self-evident” and wanted to “contribute to that security”.
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The Netherlands Held An “Underwater Chess” Competition Where Players Have To Play In A Pool
The game is played entirely in the water, using weighted and magnetic boards placed on the pool floor.
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63 Reasons Why 2025 Wasn't All Bad
Here are just 63 reasons why 2025 wasn’t all bad.
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Ireland, Spain, The Netherlands And Slovenia Are Boycotting Eurovision Over Israel Being Allowed To Compete
Despite multiple petitions and threats of boycotts, Eurovision had allowed Israel to compete in 2025.
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This Dutch Convicted Child Rapist Volleyball Player Has Been Denied A Visa To Australia
Van de Velde’s visa was denied and the government said it will “ensure that Australians can be safe and feel safe in their communities.”
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The Netherlands Rejected The Far-Right And Elected A Centrist Party With A Young, Openly Gay Leader
On Nov. 7, liberal-centrist D66 party led by Rob Jetten was declared the winner.
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250,000 People In The Netherlands Held Another Huge Red Line Protest Against Israel’s Genocide In Gaza
Demonstrators wore red — to draw a red line against Israel’s genocide — and chanted “Free Palestine” while carrying Palestinian flags and signs reading “Israel shame on you!” and “We are not free until Gaza is free.”
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This Beloved 11-Year-Old Palestinian Girl Known For Her Cooking Videos Has Safely Evacuated Gaza
Renad is believed to have evacuated to Maastricht with her twin brother and her older sister Nourhan, who received a scholarship to a university in the Netherlands.
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Here’s What Happened Around The World In June 2025
Here’s what happened around the world in June 2025.