The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) advocates for the inclusion of academic freedom in the Constitution to protect Dutch universities from political pressure and intimidation, as is currently taking place in the United States. #AcademischeVrijheid #Grondwet #KNAW (translated)
In a column, Özcan Akyol discusses the recent escalation of violence in Vlaardingen, where a barbershop war has arisen that even leads to the use of explosives and intimidation among entrepreneurs competing with low prices. #Vlaardingen #Kappersoorlog #Agressie (translated)
Rapper Appa has been sentenced to forty hours of community service for 'doxxing' a Jewish woman and a NOS journalist, which has led to intimidation and intrusion into their privacy. #doxing #intimidatie #privacy (translated)
The court demands involuntary commitment against A. van P., who stalked DJs from NPO Radio 2 with thousands of intimidating and offensive messages, while he excuses himself by saying that he was only concerned about the broadcasters. #stalking #NPO #tbs (translated)
The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) advises the minister to enshrine academic freedom in the Constitution, as this freedom is vulnerable and threatened by political pressure and intimidation on social media. #AcademischeVrijheid #Grondwet #KNAW (translated)
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski states that NATO countries must not give in to Russia's intimidation and emphasizes that there is a growing awareness that Russia sees itself as an enemy, while support for Ukraine must be increased. #RussischeOorlog (translated)
The actor Francis Renaud was taken into custody on Monday after allegations of rape, intimidation, and violence by his ex-girlfriend. #FrancisRenaud #viol #harcèlement (translated)
FBI agents raided the home of Ilhan Omar, a Democrat and representative of Somali descent, in Washington, which they consider an attempt at political intimidation by Donald Trump, as the U.S. prepares for crucial midterm elections. #IlhanOmar #IntimidationPolitique #Elections2026 (translated)
Omar spoke of intimidation after agents from the Department of Homeland Security searched her home in the capital, Washington, but also said she would "not be silenced" by Trump. #IlhanOmar #Trump #Machtsmisbruik (translated)
At the end of 2023, Halsema called the slogan 'unacceptable' because it denies the right to exist of Israel. #Restaurant95 #Intimidatie #Palestina (translated)
Restaurant 95 in Amsterdam has removed a mocktail named From the river to the sea from the menu after receiving dozens of death threats, during which the staff felt unsafe, and the organization is now in contact with the police and municipality for security measures. #Restaurant95 #Intimidatie #Palestina (translated)
At the end of 2023, Halsema called the phrase 'unacceptable' because it denies the right to existence of Israel. #Restaurant95 #FromTheRiverToTheSea #Intimidatie (translated)
Restaurant 95 in Amsterdam has received dozens of death threats and has removed a mocktail named 'From the river to the sea' from the menu out of fear of intimidation. #Restaurant95 #FromTheRiverToTheSea #Intimidatie (translated)
"Strength and dignity have overcome provocation and intimidation," says the chairperson of the political party Sinn Féin, Mary Lou McDonald. #NoordIerland #Oranjemars #politiek (translated)
Ronny Naftaniel wrote that the umbrella organization of Jewish organizations CJO was rightly furious about the events of October 7. He referred to a statement in which CJO stated that Jews in the Netherlands should not have to hide behind fences to mourn their dead while support for those who had killed them was openly expressed on the street. The organization said it had had enough of intimidation, turning a blind eye, and statements of outrage that did not lead to action, and demanded measures. https://t.co/1LdM7cG45x #JoodseGemeenschap #Solidariteit #Intimidatie (translated)
Almost half of the lawyers in the Netherlands experience threats, intimidation, or violence, according to a recent study by the Dutch Bar Association, with female lawyers facing aggression more often. #advocaten #intimidatie #aanslagen (translated)
Maarten Bakker called the police's actions in Utrecht "incredibly scandalous." He wrote that the police had arrested Jigal Krant, whom he referred to as a victim, and allowed demonstrators to continue their intimidating actions on October 7 without interference. Bakker used derogatory language about the demonstrators and called the Netherlands the dumbest country in Western Europe. #schandalig #Utrecht #intimidatie (translated)
Behavioral expert Kees van Overveld warns in Zwijndrecht of a dangerous school culture of violence and intimidation, where adults hardly intervene and young people create their own moral standards, and he advocates for greater involvement from both schools and parents to change this situation. #geweldonderjongeren #socialemedia #scholen (translated)
Behind recent inventions such as alarm keychains and women's bike shorts lies an outdated idea that men are seen as helpless victims of the female body, while these solutions conceal the real causes of violence and intimidation against women. #vrouwenveiligheid #seksueleagressie #emancipatie (translated)
The author wrote that the Antwerp police wanted to deploy 1000 officers on New Year's Eve to deter rioters with 'Operation Nemesis'. According to the author, the name referred to the Greek goddess of righteous vengeance. The author described the approach as 'controlled intimidation' and wrote that Vlaams Belang had been asking for this for years. The message ended with the unfinished words: "Let's show who." #Antwerpen #Oudejaar #Veiligheid #BE #GR (translated)
