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Some Dutch remain in Russia as Wagner Group rebellion defused
1 year, 5 months ago

Some Dutch remain in Russia as Wagner Group rebellion defused

Dutch News  

Some Dutch people have decided to remain in Russia against government advice, as the situation appears to defuse. The Parool reports that there are ‘several hundred’ Dutch people still in the country, citing the foreign affairs ministry. At the weekend, Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner Group militia, appeared to make a move against the Russian military, occupying the military …

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Some Dutch remain in Russia as Wagner Group rebellion defused
1 year, 5 months ago

Some Dutch remain in Russia as Wagner Group rebellion defused

Dutch News  

Some Dutch people have decided to remain in Russia against government advice, as the situation appears to defuse. The Parool reports that there are ‘several hundred’ Dutch people still in the country, citing the foreign affairs ministry. At the weekend, Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner Group militia, appeared to make a move against the Russian military, occupying the military …

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2007 bombing of Afghan village violated international law says court
2 years, 1 month ago

2007 bombing of Afghan village violated international law says court

Dutch News  

The Hague district court has found the Dutch state liable for the 2007 bombing of residential buildings in an Afghan village that left 50 to 80 civilians dead, saying the attack violated international law. They argued the attack on Chora was unlawful because the military had not established the buildings were being used by Taliban fighters at the time. Earlier …

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Dutch military to help GGD with Covid-19 vaccinations from Monday
3 years, 6 months ago

Dutch military to help GGD with Covid-19 vaccinations from Monday

NL Times  

Starting on Monday, the Dutch military will begin assisting the GGD with administering Covid-19 vaccinations in Arnhem and Barneveld. This is the first time military personnel will be helping out with Covid-19 vaccinations in the Netherlands, though they have provided support at test centers in the past. The initiative began after the Gelderland-Midden branch of municipal health service GGD put …

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Dutch Army all set to help with national Covid vaccination campaign
3 years, 7 months ago

Dutch Army all set to help with national Covid vaccination campaign

NL Times  

It is “99 percent certain“ that the Dutch Army will be deployed to help carry out the national Covid-19 vaccination process, municipal health service GGD told BNR. “The Army works for society and when there’s a crisis and they can make a contribution and make sure society can function normally, they are asked to step in,“ said Debie. Continuing with …

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Cause of fatal military helicopter crash raises more questions: Dutch Safety Board
4 years ago

Cause of fatal military helicopter crash raises more questions: Dutch Safety Board

NL Times  

The Dutch Safety Board was able to determine the cause of a fatal military helicopter crash near Aruba in July, but the investigation raised more questions. Two soldiers were killed when the NH90 helicopter crashed into the sea near the island on July 19. "The investigation by the Dutch Safety Board showed that the helicopter ran into problems because the …

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Visser under fire over sale of former Dutch military weapons by Maltese store
4 years, 2 months ago

Visser under fire over sale of former Dutch military weapons by Maltese store

Dutch News  

MPs have asked the defence ministry to explain how weapons formerly used by the Dutch armed forces ended up being sold online by a Maltese gun store. The department of defence described the deal was a ‘routine sale’ of ‘superfluous or surplus’ equipment, but MPs have demanded to know the final destination of the remaining weapons amid concerns that they …

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Visser under fire over sale of former Dutch military weapons by Maltese store
4 years, 2 months ago

Visser under fire over sale of former Dutch military weapons by Maltese store

Dutch News  

MPs have asked the defence ministry to explain how weapons formerly used by the Dutch armed forces ended up being sold online by a Maltese gun store. The department of defence described the deal was a ‘routine sale’ of ‘superfluous or surplus’ equipment, but MPs have demanded to know the final destination of the remaining weapons amid concerns that they …

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