The Netherlands
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Red light on green: Amsterdam to ban cannabis smoking in Red Light DistrictIn addition to the soon-to-be smoking ban, the city is also discouraging the sale of alcohol and will be reducing the open hours of sex work establishments.TrendingFeb 10, 2023
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Defence in Amanda Todd sextortion case now seeks 2 year sentence, down from 6Aydin Coban was extradited from the Netherlands to face multiple charges related to the years-long cyberstalking and harassment of B.C. teen Amanda Todd, who died by suicide at 15.CrimeOct 13, 2022
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Alleged Canadian drug baron arrested by Dutch police on Interpol warrantDutch national police tweeted that he was arrested at the request of Australian authorities via Interpol.CanadaJan 24, 2021
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Dine and distance: Dutch ‘greenhouse’ restaurants allow social-distance diningGuests can enjoy a plant-based, four-course meal with a beautiful waterside view of the city.TrendingMay 7, 2020
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Dutch ditch blackface at holiday parade, opt for ‘sooty face’ insteadThe Netherlands' version of the Santa Claus parade will change how it depicts his helper, Black Pete, amid concerns about blackface.TrendingSep 19, 2019
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Ottawa mayor leading 5-day economic mission to the NetherlandsThe 20-member delegation will participate in meetings and events in four cities in the Netherlands to strengthen business and tourism ties between Ottawa and Holland.CanadaSep 3, 2019
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TVs, furniture wash up on Dutch islands after container ship loses cargoThe Dutch Coast Guard said up to 270 containers had fallen off the Panamanian-flagged MSC ZOE, one of the world's biggest container ships.WorldJan 3, 2019
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Tandem bike stolen in Calgary returned to owners in the NetherlandsCalgary police recovered the tandem about two weeks ago. It was among 40 other stolen bikes they found in a northeast Calgary garage.CrimeSep 11, 2018
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Russia boots 4 Canadian diplomats in tit-for-tat mass expulsion over spy poisoningFour Canadian diplomats are among a slew of foreign officials being booted from Russia in a mass expulsion in retaliation for Western countries ousting Russian diplomats this week over the poisoning of a former spy.CanadaMar 30, 2018
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Canada 150: Have you seen these red and white tulips in Edmonton?Some of the red and white tulips planted in Edmonton didn't turn out to be red and white so now, the City of Edmonton is turning it into a scavenger hunt.CanadaJun 3, 2017
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