Lale Gül wins Pim Fortuyn Prize; commemoration of Fortuyn's murder interrupted
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Lale Gül wins Pim Fortuyn Prize; commemoration of Fortuyn's murder interrupted

NL Times  

Dutch-Turkish writer Lale Gül, 24, won the Pim Fortuyn Prize on Friday at a symposium in Rotterdam on the 20th anniversary of the politician's murder. Gül, whose debut novel "Ik Ga Leven" draws on her experience of oppression from growing up in a strict Muslim family, was this year's sole nominee. Gül said on talk show HLF8 that he was "hugely proud" of winning the Pim Fortuyn Prize. Around 400 people were present at the event, near a statue of the politician on Pim Fortuynplaats, to observe a two-minute silence at the time of Fortuyn's assassination 20 years prior.

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Netherlands commemorates Pim Fortuyn on 20th anniversary of his murder
2 years, 8 months ago

Netherlands commemorates Pim Fortuyn on 20th anniversary of his murder

NL Times  

On Friday, several places in the country will commemorate the murder of Pim Fortuyn 20 years ago. The Beeld van Pim Foundation and political party Leefbaar Rotterdam, among others, are organizing a memorial march, and Rotterdam is commemorating the former politician with a symposium in the city hall. The march starts at Fortuyn's former home in Rotterdam and goes to …

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