Arnhem, Nijmegen Ban Blackface Zwarte Piet
www.nltimes.nl -Majorities in the city councils of Arnhem and Nijmegen both decided to ban blackface character Zwarte Piet at future Sinterklaas parties in the city. Instead they will feature alternative…
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Arnhem is a city and municipality situated in the eastern part of the Netherlands. It is the capital of the province of Gelderland and located on both banks of the rivers Nederrijn and Sint-Jansbeek, which was the source of the city’s development. — Wikipedia
Elderly Man Dies After Arnhem Assault
www.nltimes.nl -A 73-year-old man was assaulted by a group of five people in Arnhem on Wednesday evening. The assault was so severe that the victim had to be resuscitated at the scene. He was rushed to…
Student Housing Lottery Implemented in Nijmegen, Arnhem
www.nltimes.nl -Due to the sometimes years-long waiting lists for student housing, provider SSH& decided to allocate its 6,400 student rooms in Nijmegen and 600 in Arnhem with a lottery instead of the…
One Hurt in Arnhem Shooting; Suspect Arrested
www.nltimes.nl -A shooting on Reinaldstraat in Arnhem left one person hurt on Tuesday morning. A man was arrested and his involvement in the shooting is being investigated, the Gelderland police said on…
Buffaloes Beheaded in Arnhem Land ‘trophy Killing’
www.abc.net.au -Traditional owners and rangers say more needs to be done to protect Aboriginal lands after a group of hunters trespassed on sacred sites and beheaded several buffaloes in Central Arnhem Land.
Partygoers in Arnhem Narrowly Escape Deadly Outcome
www.nltimes.nl -At an illegal New Year’s Eve party in a bunker on the outskirts of Arnhem (Gelderland), people could have died if the police hadn’t intervened in time. This is what the Mayor of Arnhem Ahmed…
Pregnant Woman Killed in Arnhem Shooting; Suspect Arrested
www.nltimes.nl -A 35-year-old woman was shot in her home on Floriszstraat in Arnhem on Monday evening. Naomi succumbed to her injuries in hospital a short time later. The woman was pregnant and was being…
Arnhem Swim Teacher Accused of Molesting 9 Kids
www.nltimes.nl -A 22-year-old man is accused of molesting 9 children between the ages of 5 and 8 while he interned as their swimming teacher at a pool in Arnhem last year. The Public Prosecution Service (OM)…
Arnhem and Nijmegen Drop Blackface From Sinterklaas Processions - DutchNews.nl
www.dutchnews.nl -Nijmegen and Arnhem have become the latest two Dutch cities to banish blackface from their Sinterklaas processions in November, broadcaster RTL reported. Nijmegen, which is to use sooty and…
Lottery for Student Rooms in Nijmegen and Arnhem - DutchNews.nl
www.dutchnews.nl -A major provider of student apartments is going to introduce a lottery system for rooms in Nijmegen and Arnhem, reports Trouw. SSH&, which has more than 19,000 rooms and homes in the…
Arnhem Land Locals Concerned by Alleged Coronavirus Border Breach
www.abc.net.au -An Arnhem Land politician has praised police for investigating two men accused of breaching COVID-19 hotspot regulations but warns more resources are needed to protect vulnerable communities.
Fireworks, Arson Problems in Arnhem for 5th Consecutive Night
www.nltimes.nl -Arnhem again saw problems with young people throwing fireworks and setting fires in the Geitenkamp district on Sunday night. The police have had their hands full with similar issues since…
Arnhem Bans Pro-Life Activists From Abortion Clinic Surroundings
www.nltimes.nl -In Arnhem, demonstrators are no longer allowed within a radius of 500 meters around an abortion clinic, mayor Ahmed Marcouch announced. With this ban he hopes to put an end to the “annoying…