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Monday 16 February 2015

Amsterdam crime rate drops, despite gang wars

The amount of recorded crime in Amsterdam fell sharply last year, with armed robberies down 32% and muggings down 20%, according to new official figures.Nevertheless, the capital does show ‘two realities’, the... More >

MPs, officials want 'jihad gala' answers

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MPs and local officials have raised concerns about a fund-raising meeting featuring allegedly radical imams which is due to take place in Rijswijk on March 8.The Telegraaf reports on Monday that several imams accused of preaching hatred and encouraging jihad will be at the meeting, which the paper dubbed a 'jihad gala'.Rijswijk mayor Michel Bezuijen has brought forward a meeting with police and justice ministry... More >