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Dutch Government To Force Farm Buyouts For Totalitarian Agenda

Commentary Despite a small geographical footprint, the Netherlands is the second largest agricultural exporter in the world. They produce 10 times more per acre than American farmers, and also produce countless agricultural items we often forget about, like flower bulbs (they produce the most in the world). The Dutch are known for their firm grasp…


US Player Pulisic Cleared to Play Against Dutch in World Cup

DOHA, Qatar—Christian Pulisic was cleared to play for the United States in its round of 16 match at the World Cup against the Netherlands on Saturday. The U.S. Soccer Federation said after Friday’s training session that the American had been given the go-ahead. Pulisic left Tuesday’s final group match against Iran at halftime after bruising…


Dutch Judges to Deliver Verdicts in MH17 Downed Plane Trial

SCHIPHOL, Netherlands—It still happens to Silene Frederiksz-Hoogzand after more than eight years. Walking down the street, she will see a girl with long, dark hair or a young man in a baseball cap and think, that’s my son Bryce or his girlfriend, Daisy. But the grim reality quickly kicks in. Bryce and Daisy were among…


The Struggle Isn’t Over for Dutch Farmers

During the summer of 2022, protests erupted in the Netherlands over the government’s plan to curtail nitrogen emissions from the country’s farms—in some cases, by up to 95 percent. At the time, authorities acknowledged that their proposal would necessitate slashing livestock numbers across the country, especially near areas protected as part of the European Union’s…


Dutch Probe ‘Illegal’ Chinese Regime Offices in Netherlands

AMSTERDAM—The Netherlands is investigating offices that have been operating illegally in the country on behalf of the Chinese regime, the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. The investigation follows reports by RTL Nieuws and website “Follow The Money” that two such offices have carried out functions, including remotely renewing Chinese citizens drivers’ licenses. The Chinese Embassy…


CCP Harassing Chinese Dissident in Netherlands, Victim Says

A 21-year-old Chinese dissident, living in the Netherlands, says he has been constantly harassed in recent months by what he believes are Chinese agents and individuals hired by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Wang Jingyu, from Chongqing, China, is living in exile. He expressed his support to Hong Kong protesters on social media in 2019…


Dutch City Moves to Ban Meat Ads in Public Spaces out of Climate Fears

Just west of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, another line has been breached in the global ‘war on meat.’ For fear of its impact on the climate, the city of Haarlem has moved to outlaw at least some advertisements for meat in public areas. The resolution, which refers to “bioproducts” rather than meat, came from Ziggy…


Indiana Man Charged With Murder in Dutch Soldiers’ Shooting

INDIANAPOLIS—A 22-year-old Indiana man was charged Thursday with murder in the fatal shooting of a Dutch soldier and the wounding of two others in downtown Indianapolis. Shamar Duncan was charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder, and disorderly conduct in the shootings early Saturday, Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears said. The soldiers had been…


Dutch Soldier Shot in Indianapolis Dies of His Injuries

THE HAGUE, Netherlands—One of three Dutch soldiers wounded in a shooting outside a hotel in downtown Indianapolis over the weekend has died, the Dutch Defense Ministry said Monday. The commando died of his injuries “surrounded by family and colleagues,” the ministry said in a statement. The soldier was one of three members of the Dutch…


Dutch Detain Suspected Developer of Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash

AMSTERDAM—Dutch authorities on Friday said they had arrested a 29-year-old man believed to be a developer for the crypto mixing service Tornado Cash, which the United States put on its sanctions list this week. The U.S. sanctions announced on Monday followed allegations that Tornado Cash was helping conceal billions in capital flows, including for North…