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The Netherlands

Dutch museums in possession of 170 artworks possibly stolen from Jews

Dutch museums are in possession of at least 170 artworks that may have been stolen from Jewish owners during the Holocaust, a commission of inquiry concluded following years of research.

New book reveals Dutch diplomat was punished for helping Jews during Shoah

New research shows that the Dutch Foreign Ministry reprimanded a diplomat who overstepped his authority to save thousands of Jews from the Holocaust and deprived him of royal honours.

New version of Mein Kampf is bestseller in The Netherlands

After being banned in the Netherlands for over 70 years, a new Dutch translation of “Mein Kampf” hit bookstores across the country in August.

First naturally-grown Dutch etrog fruit in decades

Following record-breaking temperatures in the Netherlands, a tree planted years ago produced what may be the country’s first naturally grown etrog fruit in decades.

Dutch bakery “Anne and Frank” changes name after outcry

A bakery in Amsterdam called “Anne & Frank” has said it will change its name after sparking outrage.

Amsterdam Jewish woman and children told “you should all be shot”

A Jewish woman from Amsterdam told police that a man shouted at her and her children that they “should all be shot” and called them “cancer Jews” before getting into a taxi cab.
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