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The Netherlands

Amazon joins the Dutch Coordinator for Combating Antisemitism initiative to stop the sale of antisemitic books

The initiative seeks to enhance the efficiency of web shops and online platforms in removing antisemitic content from their product offerings, complementing the existing measures through criminal law.

Amsterdam museum returns Matisse to relatives of Jewish owner

At least 170 works of art that were stolen or taken from their Jewish owners under dubious circumstances during World War II have been identified in Dutch museums so far.

Man from Alkmaar sentenced for spreading antisemitic conspiracy theories

A 36-year-old man has been sentenced to forty hours of community service by the police judge in Alkmaar for distributing flyers containing antisemitic conspiracy theories.

Commemorating the 95th Anniversary of Anne Frank’s Birth

Her writings, a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, continue to inspire and educate generations about the horrors of war and the importance of tolerance and human rights.

New exhibition on looted Jewish objects in Amsterdam

An extraordinary exhibition at the National Holocaust Museum and Jewish Museum in Amsterdam tells stories about all kinds of Nazi looting during the occupation of the Netherlands.

Dutch parliament passes motion calling ‘From the River to the Sea’ criminal incitement

The motion, which is not binding, passed thanks to a single vote in a 74-73 split in the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of the Dutch Parliament, which has 150 seats.

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