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'Wave of emotions' for Mieke Oort's family after report of killer's death

'Wave of emotions' for Mieke Oort's family after report of killer's death

The relatives of American student Mieke Oort are experiencing a wave of emotions following reports that her murderer, Thomas R., has died. Oort was killed in Leeuwarden in 2022 in a high-profile case known as the 'Tinder murder'.

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RIVM still working on plan for Dutch citizens on infected cruise ship

RIVM still working on plan for Dutch citizens on infected cruise ship

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Turning point for Matti Matloop's Salon Zijl: Started with nothing, but 12 years later a thriving hair salon

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