Cape Town's Digital Nomad Boom: Economic Benefits and Social Costs
Cape Town is experiencing a record number of visitors this summer, including a large influx of digital nomads, mostly from the Netherlands, which is causing rising housing costs and displacing local residents; this economic boom, however, is also creating jobs and boosting the local economy.
Cape Town's Digital Nomad Boom: Economic Benefits and Social Costs
Cape Town is experiencing a record number of visitors this summer, including a large influx of digital nomads, mostly from the Netherlands, which is causing rising housing costs and displacing local residents; this economic boom, however, is also creating jobs and boosting the local economy.
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56% Bias Score
Cyberattack Halts Classes at Eindhoven University; Belgian Strike Disrupts Nation
A cyberattack shut down the Eindhoven University of Technology's network, halting classes, while the Horecava trade fair opened in Amsterdam. In Belgium, a strike protesting pension reforms caused widespread disruptions, including school closures and transportation delays.
Cyberattack Halts Classes at Eindhoven University; Belgian Strike Disrupts Nation
A cyberattack shut down the Eindhoven University of Technology's network, halting classes, while the Horecava trade fair opened in Amsterdam. In Belgium, a strike protesting pension reforms caused widespread disruptions, including school closures and transportation delays.
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24% Bias Score
Stricter Enforcement of Disguised Employment Law Leads to Drop in Dutch Self-Employed Individuals
In December 2024, the Netherlands experienced a decrease of 6,776 self-employed individuals due to stricter enforcement against disguised employment; 21,303 self-employed individuals terminated their businesses, a 54% increase compared to December 2023, with significant impacts seen in healthcare an...
Stricter Enforcement of Disguised Employment Law Leads to Drop in Dutch Self-Employed Individuals
In December 2024, the Netherlands experienced a decrease of 6,776 self-employed individuals due to stricter enforcement against disguised employment; 21,303 self-employed individuals terminated their businesses, a 54% increase compared to December 2023, with significant impacts seen in healthcare an...
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40% Bias Score
Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Set for Maiden Voyage
Tomorrow at 7:00 AM, Blue Origin will launch its New Glenn rocket for the first time, marking a key step in its competition with SpaceX for the satellite launch market and future space exploration, including missions to the moon and Mars.
Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Set for Maiden Voyage
Tomorrow at 7:00 AM, Blue Origin will launch its New Glenn rocket for the first time, marking a key step in its competition with SpaceX for the satellite launch market and future space exploration, including missions to the moon and Mars.
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52% Bias Score
H5N1 Avian Influenza: Global Concerns Rise Amidst First US Human Death and Growing Mammalian Infections
Hundreds of human deaths from H5N1 avian influenza globally, including the first US case last week, raise concerns as the virus spreads among US cows, prompting experts to warn of insufficient government response and potential pandemic risks.
H5N1 Avian Influenza: Global Concerns Rise Amidst First US Human Death and Growing Mammalian Infections
Hundreds of human deaths from H5N1 avian influenza globally, including the first US case last week, raise concerns as the virus spreads among US cows, prompting experts to warn of insufficient government response and potential pandemic risks.
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40% Bias Score
Rijpma-de Jong Leads European Allround Championships After Day One
Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong leads the European Allround Championships after winning the 500m and placing fifth in the 3000m, which was won by Ragne Wiklund; Joy Beune is second overall, 1.83 seconds behind Rijpma-de Jong.
Rijpma-de Jong Leads European Allround Championships After Day One
Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong leads the European Allround Championships after winning the 500m and placing fifth in the 3000m, which was won by Ragne Wiklund; Joy Beune is second overall, 1.83 seconds behind Rijpma-de Jong.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Hospitality Faces 2024 Crisis Amidst Rising Costs and Reduced Spending
Despite a 4% rise in Dutch hospitality turnover in 2023, attributed solely to price hikes, reduced consumer spending and increased costs threaten the sector, with ABN Amro predicting 450 restaurant closures in 2024, double the 2023 number.
Dutch Hospitality Faces 2024 Crisis Amidst Rising Costs and Reduced Spending
Despite a 4% rise in Dutch hospitality turnover in 2023, attributed solely to price hikes, reduced consumer spending and increased costs threaten the sector, with ABN Amro predicting 450 restaurant closures in 2024, double the 2023 number.
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40% Bias Score
Enschede Quadruple Murder: Brothers Claim Father Acted Alone
Two brothers, previously convicted with their deceased father for the 2018 Enschede quadruple murder, now claim their father acted alone, contradicting prior silence and prompting skepticism from the court. The appeal trial continues, with a verdict expected on February 28th.
Enschede Quadruple Murder: Brothers Claim Father Acted Alone
Two brothers, previously convicted with their deceased father for the 2018 Enschede quadruple murder, now claim their father acted alone, contradicting prior silence and prompting skepticism from the court. The appeal trial continues, with a verdict expected on February 28th.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Entrepreneur Faces Jail Time for €500,000 Tax Evasion
Dutch recreation entrepreneur Peter Gillis is on trial for tax fraud, accused of evading at least €500,000 through unreported rentals and unregistered foreign workers at his holiday parks; his daughter and ex-wife are also implicated.
Dutch Entrepreneur Faces Jail Time for €500,000 Tax Evasion
Dutch recreation entrepreneur Peter Gillis is on trial for tax fraud, accused of evading at least €500,000 through unreported rentals and unregistered foreign workers at his holiday parks; his daughter and ex-wife are also implicated.
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52% Bias Score
Italy Protests Erupt After Police Chase Death
Following the death of 19-year-old Ramy Elgaml during a police chase in Milan, Italy, anti-racist groups organized protests in several cities, leading to clashes with police, injuries, arrests, and condemnation from Prime Minister Meloni.
Italy Protests Erupt After Police Chase Death
Following the death of 19-year-old Ramy Elgaml during a police chase in Milan, Italy, anti-racist groups organized protests in several cities, leading to clashes with police, injuries, arrests, and condemnation from Prime Minister Meloni.
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52% Bias Score
TU/e Hit by Cyberattack, Network Shutdown Disrupts Exams
A cyberattack targeting Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) on October 26, 2023, forced the university to shut down its internal network, disrupting classes and access to online services until at least October 27, impacting students preparing for exams; authorities are investigating.
TU/e Hit by Cyberattack, Network Shutdown Disrupts Exams
A cyberattack targeting Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) on October 26, 2023, forced the university to shut down its internal network, disrupting classes and access to online services until at least October 27, impacting students preparing for exams; authorities are investigating.
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36% Bias Score
TU Eindhoven Suffers Cyberattack, Shuts Down Network
A cyberattack on October 26, 2023, forced the Technische Universiteit Eindhoven to shut down its internal network, disrupting classes and student access to email until at least October 27; the university is investigating but hasn't confirmed the source.
TU Eindhoven Suffers Cyberattack, Shuts Down Network
A cyberattack on October 26, 2023, forced the Technische Universiteit Eindhoven to shut down its internal network, disrupting classes and student access to email until at least October 27; the university is investigating but hasn't confirmed the source.
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32% Bias Score