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What is the biggest news story in the Netherlands right now?

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The biggest news story in the Netherlands is the massive protest in Amsterdam, where around 250,000 people marched to support Palestinians and demand government action regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict. Other notable news includes the lifting of a nationwide weather warning after Storm Amy and the Netherlands' top ranking in abortion rights reforms.

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Hundreds of thousands march for Gaza across Europe

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  • An estimated 250,000 people marched in Amsterdam calling for an end to the Israel-Gaza war. 7s
  • Protesters demanded the Dutch government recognize a Palestinian state and impose sanctions on Israel. 15s
  • Demonstrations also took place in Turkey, with the largest rally in Istanbul supporting Palestinians and the intercepted aid flotilla. 42s
  • Thousands of flotilla activists detained by Israel were deported to Turkey. 57s
  • Similar mass protests occurred in Bulgaria and other European cities as the Israel-Gaza conflict continues. 1m 29s
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Hundreds of thousands march for Gaza across Europe
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France 24
2 days ago
Hundreds of thousands march for Gaza across Europe

An estimated quarter of a million people in Amsterdam marched to support Palestinians and called for an end to the Israel-Gaza war, urging the Dutch government to recognize a Palestinian state and impose sanctions on Israel.

What is the state of abortion rights across the EU?
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Euronews
2 days ago
What is the state of abortion rights across the EU?

The Netherlands is ranked among the top EU countries for legal protections and access to abortion, following recent reforms that removed mandatory waiting periods.

At least three killed as Storm Amy batters Europe
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Euronews
3 days ago
At least three killed as Storm Amy batters Europe

Authorities in the Netherlands lifted their nationwide code yellow warning after Storm Amy caused major disruptions, including flight and ferry cancellations.

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