Tag #Netherlands

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Air Pollution in Rijnmond Drives Relocations

Due to severely polluted air, particularly in Schiedam, Netherlands, residents with respiratory illnesses like asthma and COPD are relocating, seeking cleaner environments and reporting significant health improvements; long-term consequences remain unclear.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Lay's Chip Price Hike Sparks Shrinkflation Debate

Lay's is now selling some of its chips in cardboard boxes instead of plastic bags, which has resulted in a significant price increase; a kilo of Lay's Max naturel chips now costs €19.12 in boxes compared to €12.92 in bags. Foodwatch accuses the company of shrinkflation, while PepsiCo claims the new ...

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No Poverty
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Dutch Gender Gap: Only Four Women Among Top Self-Made Millionaires Under 40

In the Netherlands, only four women made the Quote 100 list of self-made millionaires under 40, revealing gender bias in investing and societal expectations limiting women's entrepreneurial success, despite women comprising over a third of all entrepreneurs.

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Gender Equality
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Netherlands Surpasses One Million Plug-in Electric Vehicles

The Netherlands reached a milestone in the first quarter of 2024 with over one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), driven by government incentives and increased model availability, although fully electric adoption lags behind hybrids.

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Climate Action
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Netherlands Surpasses One Million Plug-in Electric Vehicles

In the first quarter of 2024, the Netherlands reached over one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), with private ownership exceeding 500,000 for the first time, driven by increased availability and government incentives, although adoption remains higher among business owners.

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Climate Action
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Dutch Municipality to Investigate Restricting Lily Cultivation Amid Health Concerns

The municipality of Westerveld, Netherlands, will investigate restricting lily cultivation near schools and residential areas, and limiting pesticide use, due to health concerns raised by a local doctor linking pesticide use to increased rates of Parkinson's disease, ALS, and leukemia.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Brother of 'Bolle Jos' Arrested in Turkey, Awaiting Extradition

Harry L., brother of notorious Dutch criminal 'Bolle Jos', was arrested in Turkey on charges of money laundering and involvement in his brother's criminal organization; he is expected to be extradited to the Netherlands to serve a previously imposed sentence.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Over 1000 Mourn Jeffrey and Emma in Beerta; Theft from Memorial Site Sparks Outrage

More than 1000 people attended a memorial procession in Beerta, Groningen, for Jeffrey (10) and Emma (8), who were killed by their father; three suspects are due in court June 10th for stealing stuffed animals from a Winschoten memorial.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Dutch Parliament Demands Action on Care for Individuals with Erratic Behavior

The Dutch Parliament demands the cabinet implement measures within six months to address issues concerning individuals with erratic and dangerous behavior, including increasing residential care facilities and improving inter-agency information exchange, following several serious incidents.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Dutch Social Workers Protest Wage Cuts Due to Government Tax Policy

Approximately 2,000 employees of social work facilities in the Netherlands protested in The Hague on Tuesday against the government's recent tax policies that resulted in a wage decrease for low-income workers, particularly part-timers, demanding improved purchasing power and governmental attention ...

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Reduced Inequality
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Dutch Council Urges Workplace Safety Overhaul to Address Diversity

The Dutch Socio-Economic Council (SER) urges employers to adapt workplace safety regulations to better accommodate the increasing diversity of the workforce, citing outdated standards and significant economic costs related to occupational illnesses.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Dutch Musician's Track Featured in HBO's "The Cleaning Lady

Nijmegen musician Michel van Collenburg's experimental track, "Klimt," is featured in the latest episode of HBO's "The Cleaning Lady," reaching millions of viewers; the track accompanies a scene showing women expelling drug pellets.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth

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