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Half of Dutch Fire Stations Lack Power Outage Preparedness

Over half of Dutch fire stations are unprepared for major power outages, prompting calls for a €100 million emergency support network after the recent crises in Spain and Portugal highlighted the need for improved national disaster preparedness.

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12-Year Sentences for Honor Killing in The Hague

A Dutch court sentenced two men to 12 years in prison for the honor killing of a man in The Hague in February 2023, motivated by the older man's disapproval of his sister's relationship with the victim; the men planned and executed the murder, receiving 800 euro afterwards.

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12-Year Sentences for Honor Killing in The Hague

A Dutch court sentenced two men to 12 years in prison for the murder of a man in The Hague, classifying the killing as an act of 'honor killing' due to the older man's disapproval of his sister's relationship with the victim, who was stabbed to death in February 2023.

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Local Food Initiatives Offer Solution to Netherlands' Food System Challenges

Local and regional food initiatives in the Netherlands are successfully tackling issues such as environmental degradation and rising obesity rates, which national efforts have failed to address, by fostering direct connections between consumers and producers and prioritizing sustainability.

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Zero Hunger
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Dutch Prosecution Apologizes for Mishandling Wim Hof Abuse Report

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service apologized to Wim Hof's ex-wife for failing to investigate her 2010 report of physical and mental abuse, admitting mistakes were made in handling the case; the incident involved abuse allegations spanning nine years, including a confirmed 2010 assault on their so...

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Gender Equality
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Dutch Government Criticized for Slow Vaccine Rollout, Endangering Vulnerable Groups

A coalition of Dutch healthcare organizations criticizes the government's slow vaccine rollout, citing delays in implementing new flu vaccines that could prevent serious heart problems in at-risk individuals, leaving vulnerable groups unprotected and calling for improved vaccination policies.

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Engerhafe Camp: Remembering a Forgotten Holocaust Site

At least 188 people, including 47 Dutch citizens, died at the Engerhafe concentration camp near Emden, Germany, between October and December 1944, where prisoners were forced to work on the Friesenwall defense line under harsh conditions; the Herinneringscentrum Engerhafe aims to prevent the camp fr...

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Netherlands Sees 50% Drop in Asylum Applications in Q1 2025

Asylum applications in the Netherlands halved in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024, dropping to approximately 2,000, mainly due to fewer applications from Syria (900 compared to nearly 3000 in 2024), Iraq, and Yemen; however, family reunification applications increased. This reflects a broader European tr...

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Schiphol's Noise Pollution: Years of Illegal Tolerance Faces Legal Challenge

The Dutch government's decade-long tolerance of Schiphol Airport exceeding noise limits is deemed legally vulnerable by the ILT, facing legal challenges and violating EU regulations, with residents lacking legal recourse and a legal solution not expected until 2026.

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NOS Correspondents Win Tegel Award for Syrian Conflict Reporting

NOS correspondents Daisy Mohr and Edmée van Rijn won a Tegel award for their frontline reporting from the Middle East, focusing on Syria's post-Assad regime, including a visit to the notorious Sednaya prison; other Tegel awards recognized reporting on housing, a toxic waste scandal, an interview wit...

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Rise in Fraudulent Dutch Driver's Licenses and ID Cards

In the Netherlands, fraudulent driver's licenses and identity cards are increasingly common, surpassing passport forgery due to their frequent use and easier replication, though overall identity fraud rates remain stable; authorities are improving detection via training and technology.

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KNVB Investigates Potential Match-Fixing in Dutch Futsal Game

The KNVB is investigating a potential match-fixing incident in a Dutch futsal game between ZVC Veenendaal and DZV Den Bosch after DZV won 23-3, a result that unexpectedly eliminated SC Olympic from the playoffs despite their own victory.

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