Domain: nos.nl

Dutch broadcasting organisation

The Nederlandse Omroep Stichting is one of the broadcasting organisations making up the Dutch public broadcasting system. It has a special statutory obligation to make news and sports programmes for the three Dutch public television channels and the Dutch public radio services. It is funded by the Dutch government.

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Montenegro Shooting: Twelve Dead, Gun Control Debate Reignited

A mass shooting in Cetinje, Montenegro, on August 12, 2024, resulted in twelve deaths, including two children, and several injuries. The 45-year-old perpetrator, who used illegal weapons, died from self-inflicted injuries. Three days of national mourning have been declared.

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Dutch Police Communication System Failure During New Year's Eve Leads to Multiple Serious Incidents

On New Year's Eve, the Dutch police communication system, C2000, failed for hours, hindering police operations and leading to numerous serious incidents, including officers confronting armed suspects without backup; the police chief blames the Ministry of Justice and Security.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Widespread Unrest Marks 2023 New Year's Eve in Several European Countries

The 2023 New Year's Eve in Belgium and Germany saw widespread unrest, with hundreds of arrests, multiple injuries, including fatalities in Germany, significant property damage, and assaults on emergency responders. France also experienced similar, albeit smaller scale, incidents.

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Third Shooting in Rotterdam IJsselmonde in 12 Days: Police Investigate Serial Shooter Suspicion

An 81-year-old man was shot in Rotterdam's IJsselmonde district this morning, the third shooting in the area within 12 days; police suspect a single shooter but are investigating other scenarios, including the possibility that the victims were randomly selected.

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Dutch New Car Registrations Rise 3.1% in 2024

The Netherlands saw a 3.1% rise in new car registrations in 2024, reaching 381,227, driven partly by a December surge and the phasing out of electric car subsidies; hybrid cars remain most popular, but gasoline cars still dominate the overall market.

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Climate Action
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Belgium Expands Smoking and Vaping Ban, Bans Disposable Vapes

Belgium expands its smoking and vaping ban to public spaces, including zoos, playgrounds, and sports fields, with a 10-meter buffer zone around schools and healthcare facilities; disposable vapes are banned, aiming for a smoke-free generation by 2040, while Milan also tightens its smoking restrictio...

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Good Health and Well-being
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High European Gas Prices: Reduced Supply and Unfavorable Weather Drive Costs Up

European natural gas prices have surged to over \"50 euros\" per megawatt-hour, exceeding levels from a year ago due to reduced Russian supply, tight LNG markets, and poor weather. This has resulted in lower-than-average gas storage levels across Europe and higher energy tariffs, prompting consumers...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Dutch Police Communication System Failure During New Year's Eve Leads to Safety Concerns

On New Year's Eve, the Netherlands' C2000 police communication system failed for hours, causing communication disruptions, hindering police operations, and leading to serious incidents; over 200 people were arrested amidst widespread violence, prompting calls for a nationwide fireworks ban, though t...

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Financial Burden on Working Ukrainian Refugees in Netherlands Sparks Concern

Starting January 1st, 2024, working Ukrainian refugees in Dutch municipal shelters must contribute financially, raising concerns about increased financial hardship for vulnerable families; a study shows 20% are below the poverty line and one-third have higher expenses than income.

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No Poverty
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Haasjes Wins Dutch National Marathon Skating Championship

Christian Haasjes won the Dutch National Marathon skating championship in Heerenveen on January 1st, 2024, overtaking Jorrit Bergsma in the final sprint after a race marked by pre-race controversies surrounding the participation of Beau Snellink and Chris Huizinga, which resulted in their exclusion.

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€60 Million Postcode Lottery Win Impacts Balkbrug Residents

Nine residents of Boslaan in Balkbrug, Netherlands, won a total of €60 million in the Postcode Lottery on January 7th, with half immediately distributed, ranging from €477,600 to €6,208,800, while the remaining €30 million will be shared among those with postcode 7707 on January 8th.

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Reduced Inequality
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China's Swift Justice After Deadly Attacks Amidst Growing Social Unrest

Two men in China received extremely harsh sentences for recent violent attacks that killed and injured dozens; authorities are trying to deter further violence amid economic woes and rising social unrest.

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