A racist banner appeared along a highway near Ghent, Belgium, referencing a recent statement made by Dutch artist Sophie Straat. The incident has caused public outcry due to the discriminatory message displayed on the sign.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
A climate journalist explores the tension between objective reporting and the pressure to advocate for systemic change to combat the climate crisis. The author concludes that journalists should remain factual rather than activist to effectively reach a wide and diverse audience.
An exhibition at Museum Huis Willet-Holthuysen in Amsterdam explores how the residence's 18th-century owners profited from the colonial slave trade. The display details how the city's canal district served as a major center for the plantation economy.
Russian DJ Komarov has been dropped from the Amsterdam Dance Event after a past hateful message directed at a Ukrainian colleague surfaced. While his removal has been confirmed, critics continue to call for further screening of other Russian artists who may have ties to the Kremlin or disputed territories.
A new exhibition at Huis Willet-Holthuysen in Amsterdam explores the historical connections between the canal house and the financing of colonial plantations in Suriname. The project reveals how former residents profited from the slave trade and highlights recently discovered records containing the names of 125 enslaved people.
The family of the late model Ivana Smit has lost a court appeal regarding 224,000 euros in compensation after the Malaysian authorities successfully challenged a previous ruling that found police negligence in the investigation of her 2017 death. Smit's legal team is now considering seeking permission from the highest court in Malaysia to challenge this latest decision.
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