Tag #Netherlands

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Extended Parental Leave Proposed to Solve Dutch Childcare Shortage

Dutch economists propose extending paid parental leave to a year to alleviate childcare staff shortages, potentially freeing up 11,000 workers and improving child development, contrasting with the government's recent postponement of a plan for nearly free childcare.

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Extending Parental Leave Proposed to Solve Dutch Childcare Shortage

Dutch economists propose extending paid parental leave to six months or a year to alleviate a childcare worker shortage, improve infant development, and reduce high childcare costs, contrasting with the government's delayed plans for near-free childcare.

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Dutch Amateur Sports Clubs Face Volunteer Shortage Due to Increased Legal Risks

In the Netherlands, increasing legal and financial risks are deterring volunteers from serving on amateur sports club boards, causing a significant decline in volunteer participation and potentially threatening the existence of many clubs due to complex regulations and personal liability for club de...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Optimal Parental Financial Support for Students: Balancing Needs and Self-Reliance

Experts debate the ideal level of parental financial support for students, weighing essential costs against supplemental extras like driving lessons and study abroad programs, emphasizing the importance of fostering self-reliance.

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Quality Education
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Dutch Council of State Critiques Schiphol Flight Reduction Plan

The Dutch Council of State criticized the government's plan to limit Schiphol airport flights to 478,000 annually, citing insufficient protection for residents from noise pollution and questioning the balance between resident rights and economic interests, while the European Commission also voiced c...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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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 mishandling her 2010 report of physical and mental abuse by Hof, admitting errors in the investigation and stating that the report should have led to a more thorough inquiry. Despite a prior conviction of Hof for assaulting the...

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Gender Equality
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Dutch Gender Pay Gap Narrows to 10.5 Percent in 2024

In 2024, the average hourly wage for women in the Netherlands was 10.5 percent lower than for men, a decrease from 19 percent in 2010, primarily due to increased women's education and higher minimum wages; however, large companies still show a significant gap.

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Gender Equality
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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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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Renowned Chef Jonnie Boer Dies at 60, Leaving Legacy in Zwolle

Jonnie Boer, owner of Zwolle's three-Michelin-starred restaurant De Librije, died Wednesday at 60 from a pulmonary embolism; Zwolle residents are mourning his death, leaving flowers at the restaurant, which plans to reopen next week.

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Dutch Mental Health Experts Urge Broader Euthanasia Assessment

Dutch mental health professionals are advocating for broader involvement in euthanasia decisions for mental suffering, citing potential biases and the need for more holistic patient assessment; 219 such requests were granted in 2024, up from 138 in 2023.

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Arsenal's Slegers Leads Team to Champions League Final

Renée Slegers, Arsenal's 36-year-old head coach, led her team to the Champions League final after defeating Olympique Lyonnais, potentially becoming the first Dutch coach to win the competition; her player-centric approach and tactical acumen were key to the team's turnaround.

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Gender Equality
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Rise in Fraudulent Driver's Licenses and Identity Cards in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is experiencing a rise in fraudulent driver's licenses and identity cards, exceeding passport fraud, due to increased daily use and ease of forgery; authorities are improving detection but face challenges due to the diverse nature of perpetrators.

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32% Bias Score

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