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Judge recuses himself from VU unlawful detention case because he is also a lecturer

A Dutch court rejected a judge's request to withdraw from a case involving two pro-Palestinian protesters accused of detaining a board member at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. The judge, who is also a university lecturer, expressed concerns about his impartiality and potential student repercussions, but the Recusal Chamber ruled that working at a different university was not sufficient grounds for recusal. The legal proceedings follow a June 2024 incident that led to the forced evacuation of a protest camp in Amsterdam.

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Comedian 'rejected' in Castricum finds new venue in Uitgeest: 'Freedom of speech is a great asset'

Comedian Rogier Kahlmann has moved his upcoming performance to Dorpshuis de Zwaan in Uitgeest after being barred from Theater Koningsduyn in Castricum for his "polarizing statements." The show is scheduled for May 15 following the venue's decision to deny him a stage based on his rhetoric.

US: 31 ships stopped in blockade of Iranian ports

The United States military command, CENTCOM, reported that 31 ships were stopped during a blockade of Iranian ports. These vessels were ordered to either turn back or return to their points of origin.

More than 2,700 vacation homes for sale, the highest number in fifteen years

The number of holiday homes for sale in the Netherlands reached a 15-year high last year, with more than 2,700 properties listed on the market. According to the Dutch Association of Real Estate Agents (NVM), this represents a significant increase in the supply of recreational housing.

Employees on sick leave need more time to recover

Sickness absence in the Netherlands decreased to 5 percent in March, down from 5.4 percent in February. However, the overall quarterly absence rate remains steady because employees who fall ill are taking longer to recover.

Ian and Alysia by bike from the UK: 'You have great bike paths. Much better than in England'

British cyclists Ian and Alysia are preparing to return to the UK via ferry after a cycling trip in the Netherlands. They praised the quality of the Dutch bicycle infrastructure, noting it is significantly better than the paths in England.