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Commission of Inquiry makes 137 recommendations: government commissioner must tackle sexual abuse

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Commission of Inquiry makes 137 recommendations: government commissioner must tackle sexual abuse

Operation Chalice The parliamentary committee of inquiry into child abuse and sexual violence makes 137 recommendations to better combat child abuse and sexual violence. The appointment of a government commissioner is one of those recommendations. Mark Eeckhaut, Heleen Debeuckelaere, Karlien Beckers Today at 12:34 The parliamentary committee was established six months ago after the broadcast … Read more

Mediation at the National Lottery after “verbal abuse” by CEO Jannie Haek

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Mediation at the National Lottery after “verbal abuse” by CEO Jannie Haek

Unacceptable behavior Since the end of March, a mediation attempt has been underway at the National Lottery between CEO Jannie Haek and a joint trade union front of ACV, ACOD and ACLVB. De Tijd heard this and it was confirmed to our editors. According to the unions, Haek allegedly engaged in “unacceptable behavior”, including verbal … Read more

Columbine High School Massacre: Reflections and Legacy 25 Years Later

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Columbine High School Massacre: Reflections and Legacy 25 Years Later

Massacre at Columbine High School Remembered 25 Years Later Introduction 25 years ago, on a warm April day, the Columbine High School massacre shocked the United States. The tragic event, during which 12 students and one teacher lost their lives, remains a vivid and haunting memory even after a quarter of a century. The impact … Read more

Confederate-flag-toting Delaware man granted early release from federal lockup after Capitol riot

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Confederate-flag-toting Delaware man granted early release from federal lockup after Capitol riot

Delaware Man Convicted for Capitol Riot Granted Early Release as Supreme Court Considers Felony Conviction Kevin Seefried, a 54-year-old drywall installer from Laurel, Delaware, who infamously waved a Confederate battle flag during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, has been granted an early release from federal lockup. Seefried has been serving a three-year … Read more

New Criminal Investigation into Benefit Fraud from Bulgaria Sparks Concerns

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New Criminal Investigation into Benefit Fraud from Bulgaria Sparks Concerns

ANP / Hollandse HoogteLog in with the DigiD app NOS news•today, 02:04•Changed today, 10:49 The tax investigation service FIOD has started a criminal investigation into a possible new abuse of benefits from Bulgaria. The investigation comes after a series of reports received by the Welfare Department from government agencies. “These often involve people from abroad, … Read more

Aid organization against child abuse has never been contacted so much – Number of detainees falls below 12,000

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Aid organization against child abuse has never been contacted so much – Number of detainees falls below 12,000

News of the day This overview will help you quickly catch up on today’s most important events. 1. Aid organization against child abuse has never been contacted so much Stop it Now!, the helpline for the prevention of child sexual abuse, was contacted 468 times in the past year. But in reality the need is … Read more

Portuguese Catholic Church to Pay Compensation to Victims of Sexual Abuse: Criticism Over Compensation Scheme Arises

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Portuguese Catholic Church to Pay Compensation to Victims of Sexual Abuse: Criticism Over Compensation Scheme Arises

AFPEA protest sign by Catholics at the World Youth Days in Lisbon last year NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 01:10 The Portuguese Catholic Church will pay compensation to victims of sexual abuse. It is not known how much that compensation will be. The church will determine this per victim. More than a year ago, it came to light … Read more

Security Guard Assaulted at Malieveld Fair in The Hague: Suspect Arrested and Facing Charges

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Security Guard Assaulted at Malieveld Fair in The Hague: Suspect Arrested and Facing Charges

ANP NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 21:39 A security guard was assaulted at the fair on the Malieveld in The Hague last night, the police reported. The security guard suffered serious injuries. A 24-year-old man from Amsterdam has been arrested. The assault happened at the entrance to the fair. A man had to be searched because the detection … Read more