Tag #Netherlands

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Dutch Cabinet Clash over €400M Healthcare Funding

Dutch Health Minister Fleur Agema is clashing with Finance Minister Eelco Heinen over a €400 million annual budget request from a €2.3 billion reserve to address healthcare staff shortages, creating a cabinet conflict delaying the AZWA and jeopardizing a crucial healthcare summit.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Housing Costs in the Netherlands Impact Birth Rates

A new study by CBS and NIDI reveals that rising housing prices in the Netherlands are negatively impacting birth rates, with renters, particularly women in expensive areas, having significantly fewer children than homeowners.

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Suriname Votes, Memorial Day, and Russia's Kyiv Attacks

Suriname holds parliamentary elections today, marking the first without former president Desi Bouterse; King Willem-Alexander and Prime Minister Schoof attend Memorial Day in Margraten, Netherlands; Russia launched attacks on Kyiv resulting in casualties.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Van der Poel, Pieterse Suffer Setbacks in Nové Mesto World Cup

Mathieu van der Poel crashed twice and retired from the Nové Mesto mountain bike World Cup, while Puck Pieterse finished 13th due to a flat tire; both suffered setbacks despite recent road racing successes.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Variable Weather Offers Some Relief to Severe Drought in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is experiencing a shift to more variable weather with scattered showers this week, offering some relief to the severe drought conditions impacting the country and its neighbors, although complete recovery of water resources requires sustained rainfall.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Dutch Parliament Rejects Amendment for Public Input on New Pension System

Dutch MP Agnes Joseph's amendment to allow public input in the new pension system was narrowly defeated in parliament (73-72) on May 24th, 2025, despite concerns about the system's risks and the need for public participation voiced by Joseph and others.

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Dutch Experts Urge Age Limits on Smartphones and Social Media for Children

More than 1400 Dutch doctors, scientists, and experts are calling for age restrictions on smartphone and social media use for children, proposing a minimum age of 14 for smartphones and 16 for social media due to concerns about the negative effects on their physical and mental health, mirroring a si...

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Quality Education
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Unmanageable Sea Level Rise Projected This Century

A new study warns that even if the 1.5C global warming target is met, sea levels will rise unmanageably this century, threatening 230 million people, with England's Fens and Humberside particularly vulnerable unless coastal defenses are strengthened; however, continued use of fossil fuels could lead...

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Gravenberch's Breakout Season: Slot's Influence and Liverpool's Success

Ryan Gravenberch, Liverpool's 23-year-old midfielder, is enjoying a stellar season, winning the Premier League and being named Talent of the Year, crediting manager Arne Slot's trust and guidance for his transformation into a defensive mainstay.

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Quality Education
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Kampong Edges Amsterdam in First Leg of Dutch Hockey Final

Kampong won the first leg of the Dutch hockey championship final against Amsterdam with a score of 4-3, despite playing a period with a man down due to a player ejection; the second leg will be played at Amsterdam's home stadium on Thursday.

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No Poverty
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Netherlands Weather Shifts: Showers Offer Partial Drought Relief

After a lengthy dry spell in the Netherlands, shifting weather brings showers throughout the coming week, offering some relief to the severe drought but not a complete solution. The precipitation deficit remains significant.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Dutch Rent Freeze Backfires: Increased Inequality and Housing Shortages

The Dutch government's social rent freeze, initially hailed as a success, has caused rent increases for 500,000 renters with private landlords and reduced housing construction due to lower corporate income, highlighting the policy's unintended consequences and sparking parliamentary criticism.

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