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Rotterdam Bridge Renovation Costs Soar to €2 Billion

The renovation of Rotterdam's Van Brienenoord Bridge, initially estimated at €680 million, will cost €1.5 to €2 billion due to increased construction costs and risk aversion among contractors, leading to project delays and partial bridge closures for up to 20 weeks.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Death of Feyenoord Legend Joop van Daele

Joop van Daele, the "twelfth man" of Feyenoord, died at 77; his 1970 World Cup-winning goal against Estudiantes, during which he broke his glasses, remains a legendary moment in Dutch football history.

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WarmtelinQ Project Faces "1.1 Billion Euro" Cost Overrun

The WarmtelinQ project, aiming to provide sustainable heating to 120,000 homes in South Holland by 2027, faces a cost increase from "600 million euros" to at least "1.1 billion euros", raising concerns about funding and delays.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Netherlands Blocks EU-Israel Agreement Renewal Over Gaza Blockade

The Netherlands will block renewal of an EU-Israel association agreement, demanding an investigation into Israel's humanitarian blockade of Gaza due to human rights concerns, following similar actions from Spain and Ireland, and amid criticism from five aid organizations.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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EU Court Limits Dutch Asylum Processing Time to Six Months

The European Court of Justice ruled that the Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) must decide on asylum applications within six months, rejecting a previous extension to fifteen months due to staff shortages and backlogs, resulting in millions of euros in fines.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Severe Vaping-Related Illnesses in the Netherlands Prompt Urgent Calls for Stricter Regulations

At least five young adults in the Netherlands nearly died from vaping-related illnesses, prompting calls for stricter regulations and highlighting a widespread public health crisis involving illegal flavored e-cigarette liquids; at least sixteen hospitals reported multiple cases of serious lung prob...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Van der Heijden's Book on Parents' WWII Involvement

Chris van der Heijden's "Over de rand laait vuur" details his parents' World War II involvement: his mother's NSB membership and his father's SS service on the Eastern Front, revealing their motivations through personal letters and documents, creating a nuanced portrayal avoiding simple judgments.

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Reduced Inequality
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Five Critically Ill After Vaping in Netherlands

Five people were hospitalized in critical condition due to vaping in the Netherlands, four experiencing comas; 16 of 71 surveyed hospitals reported vaping-related lung damage; flavored vapes have been illegal since early 2024.

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Van der Breggen Wins Vuelta Stage in Stunning Comeback

Anna van der Breggen of SD-Worx won the fourth stage of the Vuelta Femenina in Spain on August 30th, securing her first victory since returning from retirement in 2024, beating out Marianne Vos and Demi Vollering by 12 seconds; Femke Gerritse maintains the overall lead.

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Netherlands Launches Investigation into Israel's Gaza Blockade

The Netherlands initiated an investigation into Israel's humanitarian blockade of Gaza, citing human rights violations, and will block the renewal of an EU-Israel treaty until the investigation concludes; this follows criticism from aid organizations and similar calls from other EU nations.

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Netherlands Seeks EU Investigation into Israel's Compliance with Human Rights Agreements

The Dutch government, led by Prime Minister Mark Rutte, supports Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra's request for an EU investigation into whether Israel is still complying with agreements on human rights and democratic principles, potentially impacting a trade agreement renewal and raising concerns ab...

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Zutphen to Build New Asylum Service Center

Zutphen and the COA will build a new 250-person asylum service center opening in 2028 to alleviate pressure on the Ter Apel reception center, providing initial processing and support for asylum seekers for up to six weeks; the project is expected to create 100 jobs, but faces local criticism due to ...

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