2 March 2012 The Fourth Beast, a book by British historian Tom Holland making controversial claims about the origins and development of Islam, has been released in a Dutch translation, though in advance of the English publication. According to an article in Radio Netherlands Worldwide the book’s potentially controversial claims include: that Islam emerged…
4 March 2012 Following the resignation of Labour Party (PvDA) leader Job Cohen, five candidates are vying for leadership of the party in the Netherlands. One of the five is Turkish-born politician Nebahat Albayrak. Albayrak moved to the Netherlands as a baby. Her successful political career includes service as a Member of Parliament for…
5 March 2012 Property in Zundert, a town in the Netherlands, was targeted with anti-Dutch vandalism. 22 cars, as well as wall, fences, and a school playground were painted with pro-Moroccan slogans overnight. Police are searching for perpetrators, as residents clean the neighbourhood.
5 March 2012 A design by Cindy van de Bremen has been selected for wear by female FIFA football players. The design is van den Bremen’s final college project, marketed under the name ‘Capster’s’, and provides an alternative to traditional hijab styles during play. Football association FIFA has decided to drop its 2007 ban on…
