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'Stop blaming immigrants for our problems!' - Dozens rally in Houten backing new asylum seekers' centre

'Stop blaming immigrants for our problems!' - Dozens rally in Houten backing new asylum seekers' centre

"Dozens of demonstrators gathered in Houten on Tuesday to show support for the construction of a new asylum seekers’ centre. Footage shows protesters chanting slogans, waving flares, and holding signs, while officers patrol on horseback and maintain order. "No one is illegal, and borders are just made up. And we need to protect people, not borders. Immigrants and refugees are not the issues or the causes of our problems. Failing policy, extreme right policy of fascism is," a protester said. "Some people blame immigrants for, for instance, the lack of houses. So, you know, basically what we’re experiencing is the result of decades of neoliberal policy. These people have been f*cked over. We’ve been f*cked over, but they’re blaming foreigners for it. That's the problem," added a second. The protest, organised by 'Refugees Welcome Houten', aims to back the municipality’s plans to house 337 asylum seekers at Essenkade for 15 years. Supporters say the town should contribute to the national effort, citing existing refugee accommodation. Opponents also held their own counter-demonstration, raising concerns about overcrowding and concentrating asylum seekers in one location. A second pro-asylum demonstration is planned next week, with clashes expected between the two groups."

Keanu Reeves Addresses Rumours He Has Married Longtime Girlfriend Alexandra Grant

Keanu Reeves Addresses Rumours He Has Married Longtime Girlfriend Alexandra Grant

Alexandra Grant and Keanu Reeves Keanu Reeves is clearing the air about rumours circulating that he tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Alexandra Grant. At the New York City premiere of the actor’s new film, Good Fortune, on Monday, Keanu lovingly shut down the gossip about his alleged nuptials while speaking with E! News . “Well, that wasn’t the first time,” he quipped about the rumours. “We’ve been going out for a long time.” The Matrix star and his long-term partner, a visual artist, first went public with their relationship in 2019. Before that, they had been linked together as far back in 2011 when they released their collaborative book, Ode To Happiness, which Keanu wrote and Alexandra illustrated. Keanu’s comments came on the heels of Alexandra dismissing the marriage rumors as “fake news” late last month. Sharing a photo on Instagram of herself and the actor kissing, she wrote : “This is a real photo. Not an engagement photo or an AI wedding announcement... simply a kiss!” Sh: added, “I’m sharing it here to say thank you to everyone for the congratulations on our wedding. Except we didn’t get married. Good news is much needed these days, but it’s still fake news, so be careful out there! So, here’s a bit of real happiness!” Keanu praised his girlfriend’s post to E! News, telling the outlet that Alexandra “did a wonderful [job]” disarming the speculation. “The wedding, it’s a nice thing,” he said. “People did a lot of nice messages and stuff, but Alexandra just did a wonderful [job] addressing. Like, ‘Thank you, but here’s the reality’.” While Keanu and Alexandra have largely kept their relationship out of the spotlight, a source told People that the couple is a match made in heaven. “[Alexandra] is adorable, sweet, caring and funny. She has her own life and career but is also very supportive of Keanu’s,” the insider said. “When he films on location, she travels with him. When he films locally, she often visits the set.” MORE CELEBRITY NEWS: Katy Perry Alludes To Justin Trudeau Romance Rumours On Stage In London Rebecca Ferguson Insists She's Not The Only One Who Had A 'Sh**ty' Time With Co-Star Who 'Screamed' At Her Keira Knightley Reacts To Backlash Over Her Role In New Harry Potter Project