Dutch Journalist Attacks Surge in 2024
In 2024, reported incidents against Dutch journalists increased to 249 from 218 in 2023, mainly due to a near tripling of attacks (43 vs 15) during pro-Palestine protests in Amsterdam, involving threats, intimidation, and physical violence, with 56 physical assaults reported.
Dutch Journalist Attacks Surge in 2024
In 2024, reported incidents against Dutch journalists increased to 249 from 218 in 2023, mainly due to a near tripling of attacks (43 vs 15) during pro-Palestine protests in Amsterdam, involving threats, intimidation, and physical violence, with 56 physical assaults reported.
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20% Bias Score
Increased New Year's Eve Violence in Netherlands Despite Fewer Arrests
The 2024 New Year's Eve in the Netherlands saw 8292 incidents, 850 more than in 2023, including increased violence against 344 emergency responders (295 police, 49 others); while arrests were down by 40, the C2000 communication system remained faulty.
Increased New Year's Eve Violence in Netherlands Despite Fewer Arrests
The 2024 New Year's Eve in the Netherlands saw 8292 incidents, 850 more than in 2023, including increased violence against 344 emergency responders (295 police, 49 others); while arrests were down by 40, the C2000 communication system remained faulty.
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36% Bias Score
Rotterdam Homicide Suspect Hearing; Trump's Win Certified
A suspect in a Rotterdam triple homicide faces a detention hearing; the US Congress certified Donald Trump's election win; Delft's Prinsenhof museum closes for renovations; Canada's Prime Minister Trudeau may resign.
Rotterdam Homicide Suspect Hearing; Trump's Win Certified
A suspect in a Rotterdam triple homicide faces a detention hearing; the US Congress certified Donald Trump's election win; Delft's Prinsenhof museum closes for renovations; Canada's Prime Minister Trudeau may resign.
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24% Bias Score
Drag Queen The Vivienne Dies at 32
British drag queen The Vivienne, winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK 2019, died at age 32; police reported no suspicious circumstances, and details about the cause of death have not been released.
Drag Queen The Vivienne Dies at 32
British drag queen The Vivienne, winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK 2019, died at age 32; police reported no suspicious circumstances, and details about the cause of death have not been released.
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12% Bias Score
Netherlands Inflation Soars to 3.3 Percent, Outpacing European Average
In 2024, the Netherlands faced 3.3 percent inflation, significantly higher than the European average of 2.4 percent, primarily due to increased housing costs, higher taxes, and substantial wage growth, exceeding expectations and posing a significant economic challenge.
Netherlands Inflation Soars to 3.3 Percent, Outpacing European Average
In 2024, the Netherlands faced 3.3 percent inflation, significantly higher than the European average of 2.4 percent, primarily due to increased housing costs, higher taxes, and substantial wage growth, exceeding expectations and posing a significant economic challenge.
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40% Bias Score
FPÖ's Kickl tasked with forming Austrian government
Following failed coalition talks, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen appointed FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl to form a government after the FPÖ won September's elections with 29% of the vote, prompting protests and concerns about a rightward shift in Austrian politics.
FPÖ's Kickl tasked with forming Austrian government
Following failed coalition talks, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen appointed FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl to form a government after the FPÖ won September's elections with 29% of the vote, prompting protests and concerns about a rightward shift in Austrian politics.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Campaign Encourages Citizen Reporting to Combat Undermining Crime
The Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security launched the "Vreemd of Verdacht?" campaign to increase public awareness of and reporting on suspicious activities related to undermining crime, urging citizens to report observations to authorities or neighborhood watch groups to strengthen crime-fighting ...
Dutch Campaign Encourages Citizen Reporting to Combat Undermining Crime
The Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security launched the "Vreemd of Verdacht?" campaign to increase public awareness of and reporting on suspicious activities related to undermining crime, urging citizens to report observations to authorities or neighborhood watch groups to strengthen crime-fighting ...
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Campaign Encourages Citizen Reporting of Underground Crime
The Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security launched the "Vreemd of Verdacht?" campaign to increase public awareness of and reporting on subtle signs of underground criminal activity, such as unusual gifts, strange smells, or excessive security in ordinary homes, aiming to improve collaboration betwe...
Dutch Campaign Encourages Citizen Reporting of Underground Crime
The Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security launched the "Vreemd of Verdacht?" campaign to increase public awareness of and reporting on subtle signs of underground criminal activity, such as unusual gifts, strange smells, or excessive security in ordinary homes, aiming to improve collaboration betwe...
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Inflation Soars to 4.1 Percent in December 2024
Dutch inflation hit 4.1 percent in December 2024, the highest in 18 months, driven by rising energy prices, excise duties, and increased costs for various goods, despite wage increases largely offsetting price rises in 2024.
Dutch Inflation Soars to 4.1 Percent in December 2024
Dutch inflation hit 4.1 percent in December 2024, the highest in 18 months, driven by rising energy prices, excise duties, and increased costs for various goods, despite wage increases largely offsetting price rises in 2024.
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36% Bias Score
Increased Violence Mars Dutch New Year's Eve
The 2024 New Year's Eve in the Netherlands saw an increase in incidents (8292, up 850 from last year), including significantly more violence against police (295) and other emergency responders (49), despite fewer arrests (245). Fire incidents reached 4106, with six major fires and substantially more...
Increased Violence Mars Dutch New Year's Eve
The 2024 New Year's Eve in the Netherlands saw an increase in incidents (8292, up 850 from last year), including significantly more violence against police (295) and other emergency responders (49), despite fewer arrests (245). Fire incidents reached 4106, with six major fires and substantially more...
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48% Bias Score
Double Fatal Shooting in West Bank; Germany Halts Funding to Human Rights Groups
Two Israeli women, Rachel Cohen and Aliza Reiz, were shot dead in al-Funduq, West Bank, on October 26, 2024, along with Israeli police officer Elad Yaakov Winkelstein. Germany's subsequent suspension of funding to several Israeli and Palestinian human rights groups has sparked controversy, raising q...
Double Fatal Shooting in West Bank; Germany Halts Funding to Human Rights Groups
Two Israeli women, Rachel Cohen and Aliza Reiz, were shot dead in al-Funduq, West Bank, on October 26, 2024, along with Israeli police officer Elad Yaakov Winkelstein. Germany's subsequent suspension of funding to several Israeli and Palestinian human rights groups has sparked controversy, raising q...
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44% Bias Score
HMPV Surge in Northern China Raises Global Health Concerns
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in Northern China is causing concern, with social media showing crowded hospitals, although the WHO states it typically causes mild symptoms. Neighboring countries are monitoring the situation, highlighting global health security concerns.
HMPV Surge in Northern China Raises Global Health Concerns
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in Northern China is causing concern, with social media showing crowded hospitals, although the WHO states it typically causes mild symptoms. Neighboring countries are monitoring the situation, highlighting global health security concerns.
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32% Bias Score