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David van Weel @ministerbz.bsky.social · 2d

Jakarta’s coastline faces major challenges from rising seas and subsidence. Dutch and Indonesian experts work together on coastal protection and port development - combining safety, innovation and economic growth for the sustainable future of Indonesia’s northern coastline.

Minister van Weel visits the port of Kalibaru in Jakarta.

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Isa Yusibov @isayusibov.bsky.social · 19h

Extreemrechts wanneer 250,000 mensen demonstreren tegen oorlogsmisdaden: "Jullie zijn allemaal pro-Hamas."
Extreemrechts wanneer "patriotten" door de straten van Amsterdam marcheren met "Timmermans, vuile kankerjood, van dood", "Halsema is hoer van Amsterdam": 😴😴😴

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Ruben Brekelmans @rubenbrekelmans.bsky.social · 1d

Tijdens ons bezoek aan Kyiv leg ik bloemen ter ere van alle Oekraïners die hun leven gaven voor vrijheid.

Iedere dag brengen Oekraïners enorme offers. Ook voor onze vrijheid en veiligheid.

Elke Oekraïense familie is hierdoor getroffen. Met respect buig ik mijn hoofd. 🇳🇱🇺🇦

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René van Hell @renevanhell.bsky.social · 4d

Aleid Truijens over Artikel 1 van de Grondwet en botsende boodschappen op islamitische en reformatorische scholen in @volkskrant.nl

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de Volkskrant @volkskrant.nl · 5d

Een school die verkondigt dat homoseksualiteit zondig is: het is kindermishandeling

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 5d

Make no mistake.

The recent incursions in our skies are part of a pattern of growing threats.

It’s time to call it by its name.
This is hybrid warfare.

Europe must get the capacity to respond and protect our skies.

Work has begun.

→ link.europa.eu/4Fxrqr

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René van Hell @renevanhell.bsky.social · 5d

Did we listen www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/a...

BBC Arts - Hay Festival, 2018 - Will big data and social media destroy democracy?

Big technology companies are radically changing countless aspects of our lives.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Het Parool @parool.nl · 7d

Huisarts Adrie Heijnen (69) neemt na 37 jaar afscheid van de rosse buurt: ‘Drugsverslaafden bleken hun pillen voor twee gulden per stuk door te verkopen’

De Amsterdamse huisarts Adrie Heijnen (69) werkte 37 jaar in de rosse buurt. Drugsverslaafden, daklozen, sekswerkers en raamexploitanten waren zijn patiënten. Hij nam per 1 oktober afscheid van zijn praktijk in de Koestraat. ‘Ik heb mijn hart verloren aan deze mensen.’

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Het Parool @parool.nl · 9d

Hoe ‘huisjesmelker van het jaar’ al jaren zijn gang gaat in studentencomplex HiCondo in Zuidoost: ‘Dit is een van de slechtste verhuurders van Amsterdam’

Onverklaarbare servicekosten en een torenhoge borg: in studentenpand HiCondo in Amsterdam-Zuidoost betalen studenten veel meer voor hun studio dan mag, blijkt uit onderzoek van Het Parool. ‘HiCondo hoort ergens bovenaan het lijstje met slechtste verhuurders van Amsterdam.’

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René van Hell @renevanhell.bsky.social · 11d

We had the pleasure to meet with the Chairperson of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Borjana Krišto on the partnership between BiH and the EBRD @ebrd.bsky.social in implementing key reforms, strengthening stability and supporting the country’s economic development was highlighted:

The Sarajevo Times @sarajevo-times.bsky.social · 11d

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Chairwoman of BiH CoM met with the EBRD Delegation - Sarajevo Times

The Chairperson of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Borjana Krišto, held a meeting with a high-level delegation of directors – members of the Board of Directors of the European Bank...

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The Economist @economist.com · 13d

The Kremlin spent tens of millions of dollars trying to subvert the elections. But in the end, the fear of being subjugated to Russia and of losing European support prevailed

Moldova defies Russia by re-electing its pro-European government

Russian election subversion fails to beat President Maia Sandu’s party

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Caroline de Gruyter @carolinedegruyter.bsky.social · 14d

“In August 2025, Russia controlled less of Ukraine’s territory than it did in August 2022” - good piece by Yuval Noah Hariri in @financialtimes.com

www.ft.com/content/2a4d...

Why Ukraine is winning the war

Russia has failed to achieve its core aim — the destruction of the Ukrainian nation

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German Embassy London @uk.diplo.de · 17d

Chancellor Merz writes in the Financial Times: "A new financial impetus for peace in Ukraine"

www.ft.com/content/3aac...

A new financial impetus for peace in Ukraine

We need the mobilisation of resources on a scale that will secure Kyiv’s military resilience

www.ft.com

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social · 23d

The UN 🇺🇳 is unique in bringing together 193 countries. Cooperation is not always easy. But global challenges require joint action. Lise Gregoire-van Haaren, our Permanent Representative to the UN in New York, cannot stress this enough. We accompanied her to @kingdomnl-un.bsky.social. 1/2

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social · 17d

The findings underscore the urgency of establishing the truth and achieving justice for Russian war crimes. The Netherlands continues to support Ukraine in the fight against impunity. There can be no peace without justice. Report: www.osce.org/odihr/598042

Report on Possible Violations and Abuses of International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law, War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity, Related to the Treatment of Ukrainian POWs by the Russian Federatio...

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social · 17d

At the request of the Netherlands and 40 other OSCE countries, an investigation was conducted into the torture and ill-treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russia through the ‘Moscow Mechanism’. The report speaks of widespread and systematic violations of int. law. 1/2

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 16d

ARE

YOU

PAYING

ATTENTION

YET?

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 17d

When I was married at 13 I was told refusal would end in my death. Now girls in Iraq as young as nine face the same fate

A new law legitimises violence and entrenches control over the bodies of millions of women and girls like me

www.theguardian.com

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The EBRD @ebrd.bsky.social · 18d

Ukraine’s GDP growth is expected to slow to 2.5% in 2025, amid high uncertainty related to Russia’s war on the country, says #EBRDrep

However, our forecast for 2026 remains unchanged at 5.0% assuming a ceasefire and benefits from post-war reconstruction.

www.ebrd.com/home/news-an...

EBRD lowers Ukraine 2025 growth forecast to 2.5 per cent

Real GDP growth in 2026 seen unchanged at 5.0 per cent, providing Russia’s war on Ukraine ends

www.ebrd.com

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René van Hell @renevanhell.bsky.social · 19d

@BMW has news how it will NOT end its contribution to air pollution : ‘ICE and combustion will never disappear. Never,” said Jochen Goller, member of the board of management of BMW AG for customer, brands and sales,’ www.autocarindia.com/industry/bmw...

BMW to consolidate future model line-up on just three platforms | Autocar India

BMW to have 3 platforms for future cars with one being the EV only Neue Klasse, one for petrol and diesel models aimed at markets like India and the Middle East, and one multi-energy platform. Tap for...

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Het Parool @parool.nl · 21d

Kantoor ING in Amsterdam-Oost opnieuw vernield en beklad door pro-Palestijnse activisten

Het kantoor van ING aan de Kamerlingh Onneslaan in Amsterdam-Oost is zaterdagnacht vernield en beklad door pro-Palestijnse activisten. De ruiten zijn beschadigd en op het pand zijn teksten aangebracht. Het is niet de eerste keer dat de bank doelwit is van vandalisme.

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David van Weel @ministerbz.bsky.social · 23d

Once again, Russia is violating NATO airspace. The Netherlands condemns Russia’s reckless behaviour. We stand in full solidarity with our ally Estonia @tsahkna.bsky.social. #NATO remains united against Russia’s provocations.

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UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 24d

Russia claims to defend “traditional values” like faith, family, and patriotism.

Yet it kidnaps children, jails priests, and sends soldiers back to war on crutches.

The Ugly Truth Behind the "Traditional Values” Russia Sells

Russia professes “traditional values” of faith, family, and patriotism—while abducting children, jailing priests, and sending maimed soldiers back to war.

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 27d

Mario Draghi decries the EU's slowness to act.

"Sometimes, inertia is even presented as respect for the rule of law. That is complacency. Competitors in the US and China are far less constrained, even when acting within the law. To carry on as usual is to resign ourselves to falling behind."

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 27d

One year ago, Mario Draghi presented his report on competitiveness.

The first act of the new Commission was to translate it into policies and actions.

This is the urgency mindset we promised ↓

link.europa.eu/wGV4KX

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