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Dutch government holds first official talks in Syria since 2009

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Close-up of the front of a Dutch fire engine
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More young doctors swap long hospital hours for company 9 to 5
Tailbacks and cancelled flights as Netherlands hit by more snow
US attack on Venezuela is "not the way", says D66's Rob Jetten
This New Year, 12 people lost a hand through firework injuries

Five Syrians arrested, one in NL, in people smuggling probe

Sharp drop in refugees from Syria, new arrivals total falls

Syrian asylum claims no longer automatically approved in NL

Court forces Syria report release, warns of "fragile" situation

No drop in Syrian refugee population since fall of Assad regime

Faber rejects plan to let Syrians make reconnaissance trips home

Syrian man, 20, arrested on terrorism charges in Apeldoorn

Ministers back "strictest ever" asylum plan despite criticism

Dutch offer Syrians €900 to return, in exchange for asylum claim

Refugee children on the Syrian border.

The Netherlands will send people back to Syria "when it is safe"

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