Netherlands

Parasomnia: What strange things can happen inside a sleepwalker’s brain?

Measuring someone’s brain activity during a parasomnia episode is not simple. The patient needs to fall asleep, experience an episode, and have their brain activity recorded while moving around.

Dutch artist Joost Klein kicked out of Eurovision after incident with production crew member

Dutch artist Joost Klein was reportedly expelled after a complaint was made by a female member of the production team.

Dutch police end a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Amsterdam university

In messages posted overnight on social media X, police said they had to act to stop the event and dismantle tents that been set up by protesters, who used violence against police at the site.

By REUTERS
07/05/2024

Netherlands remembers World War Two dead amid tight security due to Gaza war

This year only 10,000 people, who had to register to get an entrance ticket, will be allowed at the national commemoration in Amsterdam, and visitors will be searched.

By REUTERS
04/05/2024

Dutch scale down World War II remembrance to keep ceremony safe

In the hope of preventing disturbances on Saturday, total capacity at the central Dam square will be limited to 10,000 - roughly half the normal attendance at the ceremony, the city said.

By REUTERS
30/04/2024

Dutch rabbi considers appeal of dropping of charges against alleged attacker

Utrecht rabbi may appeal dropped charges against attacker in alleged antisemitic assault, citing concern over rising tensions.

Former Hamas hostage harassed and shamed by Dutch airport guard

The Israeli embassy in Netherlands has not immediately responded to confirm the report, but Dutch politicians and Jewish organizations are already demanding action.

Netherlands: Suspect arrested for antisemitic attack on Utrecht rabbi

The rabbi fled to a nearby supermarket but was ejected for attempting to photograph his pursuing attacker.

Netherlands: Utrecht Rabbi struck on head in antisemitic attack

Utrecht Police said that they were looking for witnesses into an incident in which a man attacked another after shouting discriminatory slurs.

Police detain man after several taken hostage in Dutch night club

People were being held at the local Petticoat night club. Police said three hostages were released as part of negotiations.

By REUTERS
30/03/2024
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