Tag #Netherlands

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Teenagers Convicted in Helmond Gang Rape

In December 2023, four teenagers were convicted of gang raping a 31-year-old homeless woman in Helmond, Netherlands, receiving up to fifteen months of juvenile detention; a fifth was convicted of assault. The crime occurred in Burgemeester Geukerspark, and the victim was robbed of her phone.

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Gender Equality
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Dutch Entrepreneur Faces Jail Time for €500,000 Tax Evasion

Dutch recreation entrepreneur Peter Gillis is on trial for tax fraud, accused of evading at least €500,000 through unreported rentals and unregistered foreign workers at his holiday parks; his daughter and ex-wife are also implicated.

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Reduced Inequality
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Eindhoven University Shuts Down Network After Cyberattack

The Eindhoven University of Technology took down its network on Sunday due to a cyberattack discovered Saturday around 9 pm, halting education until at least Monday; the university is investigating with police and aims to restore network access by Tuesday.

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32% Bias Score

Quality Education
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Rijpma-de Jong Leads European Allround Championships After Day One

Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong leads the European Allround Championships after winning the 500m and placing fifth in the 3000m, which was won by Ragne Wiklund; Joy Beune is second overall, 1.83 seconds behind Rijpma-de Jong.

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Good Health and Well-being
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TU/e Hit by Cyberattack, Network Shutdown Disrupts Exams

A cyberattack targeting Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) on October 26, 2023, forced the university to shut down its internal network, disrupting classes and access to online services until at least October 27, impacting students preparing for exams; authorities are investigating.

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36% Bias Score

Quality Education
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Dutch Economic Sentiment Lags Behind Positive Data

Despite rising wages and savings among many Dutch citizens, moderate confidence in personal finances persists due to rising prices and a growing sense of inequality, mirroring similar trends observed in the US before the 2024 elections.

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Enschede Quadruple Murder: Brothers Claim Father Acted Alone

Two brothers, previously convicted with their deceased father for the 2018 Enschede quadruple murder, now claim their father acted alone, contradicting prior silence and prompting skepticism from the court. The appeal trial continues, with a verdict expected on February 28th.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Steijn's Hat-trick Propels Him Towards Eredivisie Top Scorer Title

Sem Steijn, FC Twente's attacking midfielder, scored a hat-trick in their 6-2 victory over Willem II, bringing his Eredivisie goal total to 15, putting him in contention to become the league's top scorer, a feat only accomplished by one other midfielder in the league's history.

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No Poverty
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TU Eindhoven Suffers Cyberattack, Shuts Down Network

A cyberattack on October 26, 2023, forced the Technische Universiteit Eindhoven to shut down its internal network, disrupting classes and student access to email until at least October 27; the university is investigating but hasn't confirmed the source.

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Quality Education
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Syrian Diaspora in Netherlands Responds to Assad's Fall

One month after the fall of Syrian dictator Assad, aid agencies are receiving increasing requests from Syrians in the Netherlands about travel options to Syria, where an HTS Islamist transitional government is now in power. Four individuals share their experiences and concerns about this transition ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Norway Dominates 5,000m at European Allround Championships

At the European Allround Championships in Thialf, Norway's Peder Kongshaug and Sander Eitrem dominated the 5,000-meter race, setting personal records and taking the lead; Beau Snellink was the best Dutch skater, finishing third overall.

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Dutch Far-Right Coalition Faces Crisis, Yet Maintains Strong Electoral Support

The 2023 Dutch election resulted in a coalition government including the far-right PVV, currently facing internal crises and low public approval, yet maintaining strong electoral support due to symbolic policy actions and voter loyalty, despite ineffective governance.

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