Dutch diplomat who saved 9.000-10.000 Jews in Lithuania during WWII was punished by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs after the war for 'diverging from standard visa protocol'. After 80 years he is finally honoured with the highest possible recognition for a civilian.
Verzetsheld Jan Zwartendijk krijgt vandaag de Erepenning voor Menslievend Hulpbetoon. Dat is de oudste en belangrijkste dapperheidsonderscheiding b...