Holocaust in the Netherlands

80% of Dutch cities involved in theft of Jewish property have no record of it

Sales of Jewish-owned properties under duress during the Holocaust yielded at least $640 million, according to a groundbreaking report.

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Hans Calmeyer is remembered for saving thousands of Jews. A Holocaust survivor says he sent her to Auschwitz.

Femma Fleijsman’s account, in addition to other research, has ignited a debate in the Netherlands and beyond about the German lawyer’s legacy.

King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands delivering a speech during the National Remembrance Day ceremony on May 4, 2020 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Patrick van Katwijk/BSR Agency/Getty Images)

Dutch king acknowledges Jews felt ‘abandoned’ by his great-grandmother Wilhelmina

“It’s something that won’t let go of me,” Willem-Alexander said in an unprecedented memorial day speech.

Meijer and Tedje van der Sluis during filming in Amsterdam of a 2018 documentary film about their marriage. (Merlijn Doomernik)

Bonds of Life

Tedje van der Sluis, 93, Auschwitz survivor whose happy marriage was subject of Dutch film

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In first, Dutch prime minister apologizes for how government failed its Jews during Holocaust

Selma van de Perre singing her book at the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on Jan. 9, 2020. (Cnaan Liphshiz)

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At 97, a Dutch resistance hero wants to give fellow Jewish fighters overdue recognition

Stones glowing in the "Light of Life" Holocaust memorial display of Daan Roosegaarde in the Netherlands. (Overijssel Viert Vrijheid)

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Dutch artist’s Holocaust display shines light on stones to commemorate murdered Jews

Dutch actor Jeroen Krabbe arriving with his wife Herma at a premiere at Tuschinksi Theatre in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on November 4, 2008 (Greetsia Tent/Getty Images)

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Dutch-Jewish movie star quits his beloved Santa gig amid racism controversy

A bunny grazing at a Jewish cemetery in Haarlem, the Netherlands on March 8, 2019. (Cnaan Liphshiz)

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Dutch government gives $2.76 million to restoring Jewish cemeteries

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‘Game of Thrones’ star Carice van Houten to make Holocaust film on female Jewish rescuers

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