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    Author: Kian Seara Rey

    A young Eritrean refugee took his own life in Amsterdam. It could’ve been prevented.

    Years of neoliberal center-right politics have set Dutch social programs back considerably. The vice is tightening. We need to bring these issues to the fore and call… Read more “A young Eritrean refugee took his own life in Amsterdam. It could’ve been prevented.”

    April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 by Kian Seara Rey

    Shell continued flaring gas in Nigeria years after saying it would stop, documents and satellite imagery show

    Shell has spent decades claiming that they are taking steps to stop gas flaring at their oil fields in Nigeria. But satellite imagery going back to the… Read more “Shell continued flaring gas in Nigeria years after saying it would stop, documents and satellite imagery show”

    March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 by Kian Seara Rey

    Brain fog: Cognitive symptoms plaguing Covid-19 ‘long haulers’ (Audio story)

    “I’ve even heard from people in their 20s – they’ve been walking in their house and then they want lunch and open the fridge and find a… Read more “Brain fog: Cognitive symptoms plaguing Covid-19 ‘long haulers’ (Audio story)”

    March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 by Kian Seara Rey

    Jeff Bezos steps down from role as Amazon CEO as workers continue fight for better conditions

    Long seen as a symbol of consolidation of corporate power, Bezos will now ostensibly take a back seat – though he’s expected to continue wielding much of… Read more “Jeff Bezos steps down from role as Amazon CEO as workers continue fight for better conditions”

    February 3, 2021February 25, 2021 by Kian Seara Rey

    Justice still not found for migrant women forcibly sterilized in ICE detention centers (Audio story)

    “We are calling for this facility to be shut down and for people to be freed. That’s what we’re calling for. And ultimately ICE needs to be… Read more “Justice still not found for migrant women forcibly sterilized in ICE detention centers (Audio story)”

    December 5, 2020March 5, 2021 by Kian Seara Rey

    Tension between mayor and students as young people blamed for rise in coronavirus cases in Groningen

    “Why are you still going to crowded places? Why are you not keeping distance?” wrote Groningen Mayor Koen Schuiling in an open letter to students on 21… Read more “Tension between mayor and students as young people blamed for rise in coronavirus cases in Groningen”

    October 9, 2020 by Kian Seara Rey

    Earthquake victims to receive immaterial damage payouts

    Residents of Groningen province with homes damaged by human-induced earthquakes will be able to get immaterial damage compensation, in addition to other existing compensations, for the first… Read more “Earthquake victims to receive immaterial damage payouts”

    October 9, 2020October 10, 2020 by Kian Seara Rey

    Alternative cinemas in Amsterdam hit hardest by coronavirus restrictions

    Cinema of the Dam’d, a small alternative cinema inside OT301, was forced to close for good in September because of financial issues worsened by the coronavirus restrictions.… Read more “Alternative cinemas in Amsterdam hit hardest by coronavirus restrictions”

    October 6, 2020October 9, 2020 by Kian Seara Rey

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