Netherlands to Ban Burqas, Face Coverings
The government of The Netherlands has announced plans to ban the wearing of veils that cover the face of the wearer that will take effect within the year, citing the need to see people's faces when greeting them on the streets. The French immediately scoffed at the announcement, as the law is just a French knock-off.
Dutch Magazine Un-pologizes For Rihanna Slur
Eva Hoeke, editor of the Dutch magazine Jackie, issued an apology for calling Rihanna "the ultimate niggabitch" and then resigned her post. Now the magazine's publisher has issued another statement, claiming the magazine has nothing to apologize for.
In Netherlands, Part-Time Work Isn't Just For Ladies Anymore
Dutch women have long been known for their part-time work schedules — but now men are jumping on the bandwagon too. Could the Netherlands provide a template for killing the 9-to-5?
"Where Are We Supposed to Hang Out? It's A Free Country Isn't It?"
Rotterdam's use of a device called a "mosquito" — which emits an annoying sound only heard by people under age 25 (to discourage groups of kids from loitering) — has supporters and opponents. [Spiegel]
Cheap Rubbers
The newly crowned Miss Belgium, Alizee Poulicek, is facing a shitstorm of controversy because she cannot speak Dutch. This might just be a minor blip on Belgium's radar were it not for governmental infighting between French-speaking and Dutch-speaking factions. As a result, Belgium has been without a government for…

