Tag #Netherlands

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Schroeder Foundation Bankruptcy Leaves Hundreds Jobless in The Hague

The bankruptcy of Stichting Schroeder in The Hague, a foundation running eight thrift stores and a social workplace serving nearly 300 people with disabilities, will lead to their closure next week, leaving hundreds without jobs or community support, despite a 6,500-signature petition.

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Steel Slag Contaminates Urk Ditch, Raising Environmental Concerns

Highly alkaline steel slag from Tata Steel used in a Urk parking lot construction contaminated a nearby ditch with pH levels of 12-13; while local environmental damage is currently limited, the incident prompts investigation into the cause of the leak and raises concerns about industrial byproduct r...

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44% Bias Score

Clean Water and Sanitation
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Netherlands: Central Hub in EU's Illegal Drug Production

The Netherlands was the site of 32 of 36 dismantled MDMA labs in the EU in 2023, highlighting its central role in Europe's illegal drug trade; the country also led in amphetamine production and had a significant share of heroin and methamphetamine production, posing significant public health and saf...

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32% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Dutch Law Change Proposed to Combat Labor Exploitation

A Dutch au pair's case of severe labor exploitation, involving withheld wages, passport confiscation, and threats, highlights the need for a law change to criminalize such abuses as human trafficking, currently debated in the Dutch Parliament.

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No Poverty
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ECB Cuts Interest Rate to 2% Amid Economic Uncertainty

The European Central Bank (ECB) cut its interest rate from 2.25% to 2%, the lowest in two years, to stimulate the European economy amid concerns about US trade tariffs and Chinese market dumping, despite inflation falling below the 2% target in the Eurozone.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Dutch Railway Strikes Planned Over Wage Dispute

Dutch railway unions FNV and VVMC are staging regional strikes from June 9th to 16th, potentially escalating nationwide, due to an insufficient 2.55% wage offer and lack of a heavy-duty work scheme and guaranteed holiday days by NS, affecting 17,500 employees.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Netherlands Prepares for Large-Scale NATO Summit

The Netherlands is preparing for a major NATO summit in The Hague on June 24-25, with 45 heads of state, 2000 journalists, and over 3000 civil servants volunteering to assist in the event's organization.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Nicotine Sticks in the Netherlands Exceed Safe Nicotine Levels, Sparking Regulatory Concerns

A new report by the Dutch RIVM reveals that nicotine sticks, a tobacco-free product containing cellulose or tea leaves, exceed safe nicotine emission levels by 18 to 25 times, posing health risks and highlighting the need for updated legislation.

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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Dutch Au Pair Agency Faces License Revocation Amidst Abuse Allegations

Nina Care, the Netherlands' largest au pair agency, faces license revocation after the IND imposed forty fines totaling nearly €100,000 due to numerous reported abuses including inadequate screening, unresponsiveness during emergencies, and identity fraud; the agency's founders acknowledge "cowboy b...

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Netherlands Warns of Highly Addictive Nicotine Sticks

A new report from the Netherlands' RIVM reveals that nicotine sticks, containing no tobacco but high nicotine levels, exceed safe emission limits by 18–25 times, posing significant health risks and regulatory challenges.

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52% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Netherlands: Central Hub of EU Illicit Drug Production

The Netherlands dismantled 32 of 36 EU MDMA labs in 2023, leading in amfetamine, heroin, and meth production, posing significant public health risks due to chemical dumping and drug-related incidents, while designer drug trafficking and nitazeen presence are growing concerns.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Dutch Supreme Court Upholds Cryptocurrency Taxation Under Box 3

The Dutch Supreme Court ruled that cryptocurrencies are taxable under box 3 of the 2001 Income Tax Act, despite not being traditional assets, due to their economic value and tradability; a woman's appeal against a tax assessment on her €71,000 cryptocurrency holdings was dismissed.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality

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