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Bloomberg
a day ago
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Dutch to Impose Travel Ban on Two Israeli Ministers Over Gaza
The Dutch government imposed entry bans on Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir, as European governments harden their stance toward Israel amid reports of mass starvation in the besieged Palestinian territory. The Dutch cabinet decided to declare the two Israeli ministers 'persona non grata' and is committed to registering them as undesirable aliens in the Schengen Registration System (SIS), Dutch foreign minister Caspar Veldkamp said in a letter to parliament Monday.
Al Bawaba
a day ago
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Ben-Gvir, Smotrich banned from entering The Netherlands
Published July 29th, 2025 - 06:07 GMT ALBAWABA - The Netherlands on Monday barred Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country for inciting violence against Palestinians and calling for ethnic cleansing in the Gaza Strip and the expansion of illegal settlements. Also Read Itamar Ben-Gvir's son forms anti-Palestinian special force The Dutch government also decided to summon the Israeli ambassador to The Hague to a reprimand session at the office of Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Waldekamp. According to Dutch media, Waldekamp wrote to members of parliament that "the situation in Gaza is unbearable and untenable." In turn, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schopf said via the X platform that his country would push during the European Union session to suspend the European trade agreement with Israel and impose restrictions on arms exports to the country if it is determined that it has not adhered to its humanitarian commitments in the Gaza Strip regarding unhindered and safe access to aid. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Reuters
10-07-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Dutch economic growth set to slow as trade tariffs bite
AMSTERDAM, July 10 (Reuters) - Economic growth in the Netherlands will be lower than previously expected through 2026 as tariffs imposed by the United States hit international trade, Dutch government policy adviser CPB said on Thursday. The Dutch economy is expected to grow by 1.3% in 2026, following an expansion of 1.7% this year, the CPB said. It had previously given guidance of 1.9% growth in 2025 and 1.5% in 2026.
SBS Australia
08-07-2025
- General
- SBS Australia
Uncle Charlie: The Invisible Hero
• English • Documentary On 3 March 1942, Japanese Zero fighter planes launched a devastating air raid on Broome, Western Australia. Charles D'Antoine, a young Indigenous man, was cleaning flying boats in Roebuck Bay when the bombs fell. Amid the chaos, Charles known to his loved ones as Uncle Charlie, saved the lives of three Dutch citizens. For his bravery, he was awarded a Silver Medal by the Dutch government. But why was this act of heroism never officially recognised by Australia? Over three episodes, SBS Dutch journalist Paulien Roessink speaks with historians, community members, survivors, and descendants to explore the impact of the attack—and why Uncle Charlie's heroism was not acknowleged. SBS Dutch and NITV Radio bring you a series that asks what it means to be acknowledged, and why some acts of courage are celebrated while others are forgotten.
Malay Mail
05-07-2025
- Health
- Malay Mail
Study finds smartphone bans in Dutch schools improved focus
AMSTERDAM, July 6 — A ban on mobile phones and other electronic devices in Dutch schools has improved focus among students, a study commissioned by the Dutch government found. Three-quarters of the 317 surveyed high schools reported that the ban has had a positive effect on students' concentration. Additionally, nearly two-thirds noted an improvement in the social climate within their schools, and one-third observed better academic performance among students. 'Less distraction, more attention to the lesson, and more social students. No more mobile phones in the classroom is having wonderful positive effects. It's great that schools are putting their shoulders to the wheel on this,' State Secretary for Primary and Secondary Education Marielle Paul said. The ban has been in place since January 1, 2024, and also applies to primary schools. Typically, students only begin bringing phones to school in the final years of primary school and the survey, released late on Thursday, found the impact there was minimal. Most schools allow exceptions for devices needed for medical support, such as hearing aids connected to a mobile device. — Reuters
