Tag #Netherlands

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Dutch Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rise 2.9 Percent in 2024

Large Dutch companies' greenhouse gas emissions rose 2.9 percent in 2024, reversing a seven-year trend, primarily due to industrial activity, particularly Tata Steel's blast furnace six restarting after maintenance, and the chemical industry's recovery; this contrasts with a 5 percent decrease in Eu...

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Climate Action
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Netherlands Cannabis Pilot Program Faces Hashish Import Hurdle

The Netherlands launched a pilot program in ten municipalities allowing coffeeshops to sell only legally grown cannabis, aiming for nationwide legalization but facing challenges in domestic hashish production compared to cheaper Moroccan imports, potentially requiring international cooperation.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Dutch Cannabis Experiment Enters Crucial Phase Amidst Supply Concerns

Starting October 26th, 78 coffeeshops in 10 Dutch cities will only sell legally grown cannabis, sourced from 10 selected growers, ending decades of tolerated illegal cultivation; however, initial supply shortages raise concerns about potential impacts on the illegal market.

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Reduced Inequality
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Restored Maastricht City Wall Now 'Strongest Fortification in the Netherlands'

After a section of Maastricht's historic city wall collapsed in March 2019, a six-year, €10 million restoration project has been completed, using mostly original stones and resulting in what engineers call the "strongest fortification in the Netherlands".

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Dutch Government Plans to Abolish NTR Public Broadcaster

Dutch Minister Bruins plans to eliminate the NTR public broadcaster by 2029, prompting outrage from NTR director Lucas Goes and concerns about the loss of popular children's programs and unbiased news.

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Quality Education
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Venlo Museum Showcases Humor's Political Power in Art

The Museum van Bommel van Dam in Venlo opened "It's Not A Joke," an exhibition exploring humor in art and its power to address serious issues like migration and gender politics, featuring works by Salim Bayri, Sarah Lucas, Agata Siwek, and others.

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TenneT Solves Grid Congestion with Flexible Electricity Connections

Dutch grid operator TenneT offers companies on the waiting list for high-voltage connections a 15% reduction in power during peak hours in exchange for up to a 65% discount on connection costs, utilizing 9 gigawatts of off-peak capacity.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Dutch Vending Machine Boom: Young Entrepreneurs Seek Passive Income

Over 300 individuals in the Netherlands registered vending machine businesses with the Chamber of Commerce by April 1st, a surge driven by young entrepreneurs seeking passive income and inspired by social media; each machine generates €600-€900 monthly profit after two years.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Extinction Rebellion Blocks The Hague Highway, Leading to Numerous Arrests

On January 24, 2024, Extinction Rebellion blocked the A12 highway in The Hague, resulting in numerous arrests, significant traffic disruptions, and the highway's closure for several hours before reopening around 4:30 PM. The protest, similar to a January 11th event, involved approximately 500 people...

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Dutch Politics: Prioritizing the 'Hardworking Dutch' Marginalizes Minority Rights

The Dutch government's focus on protecting national interests, framed as safeguarding the "hardworking Dutch," marginalizes the rights of prisoners and asylum seekers, creating a political strategy that prioritizes the majority while neglecting the needs of minorities.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Extinction Rebellion Blockade Causes Traffic Chaos in The Hague

On January 27, 2024, Extinction Rebellion blocked the A12 highway in The Hague, resulting in widespread traffic disruption and numerous arrests by police; this mirrors a January 11th protest with over 700 arrests, motivated by the government's perceived inaction on climate change.

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Netherlands Wins Nations League Match Against Austria 3-1

The Netherlands women's football team secured a 3-1 victory against Austria in their Nations League Group 1 match in Almelo on April 2nd, 2024, with goals from Groenen, Egurrola, and Spitse, despite defensive vulnerabilities and a late Austrian goal; this win, however, boosts their qualification cha...

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Gender Equality

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