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OVV Demands Immediate Halt to Dangerous Refinery Cleaning Methods After Fatal Accident

A worker died cleaning a reactor at Zeeland Refinery in the Netherlands on February 3, 2023; the Onderzoeksraad voor Veiligheid (OVV) found the cleaning method inherently unsafe and called for an immediate halt to this practice across the Dutch refining industry due to cost and environmental concern...

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Rabobank Faces Prosecution for Anti-Money Laundering Violations

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service is prosecuting Rabobank for structurally violating anti-money laundering laws between October 2016 and the end of 2021, following a 2021 report from De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) about deficient anti-money laundering controls; the bank failed in customer due dilige...

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Dutch AG Declines Investigation into Minister's Neglect at Ter Apel

The Dutch Attorney General refused to investigate Minister Marjolein Faber for failing to protect asylum seekers and staff at Ter Apel, citing political considerations and the potential obsolescence of the relevant legal article, despite reports of dangerous conditions.

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Netherlands Halts Prosecution of Parents for School Refusal Based on Belief

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service will no longer prosecute parents who refuse to send their children to school due to beliefs; this follows inconsistent court rulings and a lack of legal clarity, raising concerns about the welfare of children not attending school, as exemptions increased from 705...

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Netherlands Promotes Climate-Conscious Prescribing for Asthma Inhalers

In the Netherlands, the high use of propellant-based inhalers for asthma treatment—with a climate impact equivalent to driving 320 km per inhaler—is prompting a new guideline for environmentally conscious prescribing; this aims to help the 55% of 1.5 million patients currently using these inhalers t...

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Tata Steel IJmuiden to Cut 1,600 Jobs in Restructuring Plan

Tata Steel's IJmuiden plant will eliminate 1,600 jobs due to a restructuring plan aimed at improving efficiency and competitiveness, following a €556 million loss and amid environmental concerns and high energy prices.

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Thousands of Undocumented Workers Exploit Dutch Registration System

An estimated 35,000 undocumented Brazilians work in the Netherlands, primarily due to a loophole in the Registration Non-Residents (RNI) system allowing them to obtain a BSN without demonstrating legal residency; this enables exploitation and challenges effective monitoring by authorities.

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Dutch Safety Board Calls for Ban on Divers Cleaning Oxygen-Deficient Reactors After Fatal Accident

A German diver died on February 3, 2023, while cleaning a nitrogen-filled reactor at Zeeland Refinery in the Netherlands, prompting the Dutch Safety Board to call for a ban on this practice due to its high fatality rate (over 10 deaths globally in the past 15 years).

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Dutch Council Urges Increased Language Training for Migrant Workers

The Advisory Council on Migration urges the Dutch cabinet to increase funding for Dutch language classes for migrant workers, with employers also contributing and providing class time; this addresses societal integration challenges and labor market inequalities.

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Faber in Egypt, EU Counter-Tariffs, and Dutch Court Case

Minister Faber is in Egypt discussing migration with European and African ministers; the EU is considering counter-tariffs against the US; and a Dutch court is hearing a case against a foundation accused of suggesting a writer glorifies pedophilia.

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Dutch Prosecutors Halt Prosecution of Parents Who Refuse Schooling Based on Belief

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) will no longer prosecute parents who refuse to send their children to school due to belief, citing lengthy, complex legal processes and inconsistent court rulings. This follows a sharp increase in granted exemptions—from 705 in 2015-2016 to 2124 in 2022-2023...

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Balsamo Wins Women's Scheldeprijs; Merlier Repeats Men's Victory

Elisa Balsamo of Italy won the women's Scheldeprijs, outsprinting Charlotte Kool in the final meters, while Tim Merlier secured his second consecutive victory in the men's race.

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