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Amsterdam now has a gay tourist office

In August, Amsterdam became the first city worldwide to boast a separate information office for gay tourists. Since then, another has been opened in London.
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Article: Why labour migrants are good for the Netherlands

Choose whether or not you want to be Dutch, that’s the credo of Minister of Integration Eberhard van der Laan. But with this emphasis on the Netherlands and the Dutch language, Mr Van der Laan is closing the door on a temporary migrat...

Radio Show: India and US sign clean energy deal

Newsline 24 November 2009: India and the United States sign a deal to promote the development of cleaner forms of energy; Iranian students locked up ahead of national student day; and campaigners push to reduce consumer spending Listen to t...

Young Palestinians feel powerless
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Article: Young Palestinians feel powerless

For generations, young Palestinians were the driving force behind every major change to their society. However, these days the group is shrouded in a thundering silence. A study published in the West Bank town of Ramallah on Tuesday shows t...

Article: Putting paid to consumer culture

There are less than two weeks left until Sinterklaas and many Dutch people will spend next Saturday shopping for presents. But in the town of Wageningen in the east of the Netherlands, conscientious consumers are preparing to put their purs...

Radio Show: Are the Dutch still tolerant?

This week, we focus once again on news hitting the headlines here in the Netherlands. Are the Dutch still tolerant? How much space technology is in your life? And an exhibition on our fascination with all things medical and illness-related....

Video: Turks divided over Wilders visit

The proposed visit of a Dutch parliamentary delegation to Turkey is now in some doubt as the Turkish government has announced that it doesn't want Geert Wilders to be included in the party. The other members of the Dutch delegation have dec...

Article: Kroes prolongs key position in Brussels

A second term for the Dutch European Commissioner Neelie Kroes means the Dutch will have a strong say in the new executive of the European Union. As one of the vice-presidents Neelie Kroes will keep a central role in the European Commission...

Article: Women's rights should begin at home

The Netherlands may enjoy a reputation as a haven of liberalism and emancipation – but when it comes to women’s rights the Dutch still have some work to do. 53 NGOs have produced a report containing some stinging criticism of Th...

Article: Orphaned by poverty - but not orphans

Most people understandably believe the world’s orphanages are full of children who have tragically lost their parents to war, disaster or disease. But the truth is perhaps even more tragic – for it now appears that at least four...

Radio Show: UK Iraq inquiry hearings get underway but what can it actually achieve?

Network Europe - 24 November 2009: UK Iraq inquiry hearings get underway but what can it actually achieve? Irish stew - a strike over pay cuts paralyses Ireland. More ETA arrests - but why are young Spaniards turning to terrorism? Is the E...

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