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Hawija Airstrike: Insufficient Reconnaissance Leads to 70+ Civilian Deaths

A 2015 US-led coalition airstrike on an ISIS bomb factory in Hawija, Iraq, conducted by Dutch F-16s, resulted in at least 70 civilian deaths due to insufficient reconnaissance and intelligence, causing a significant political fallout and ongoing legal proceedings.

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Soaring Demand for Expensive Weight-Loss Drugs in the Netherlands

The number of Dutch citizens purchasing costly new weight-loss drugs increased dramatically from 2000 prescriptions in 2022 to 109,000 in 2023, raising concerns about accessibility and the strain on the healthcare system due to high costs and potential exacerbation of health inequalities.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Dutch Industrial Sustainability Projects Delayed by Grid Issues, High Taxes

In a specific region of the Netherlands, 75% of sustainability projects of 400 large industrial companies (paper, glass, brick, food) are delayed past 2030 due to insufficient grid capacity, lengthy permitting (6-7 years for some projects), and high energy taxes, threatening 200,000 jobs.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Years of Mismanagement at Dutch Arts Institution ArtEZ Leads to Resignation and Action Plan

A six-month investigation by the Dutch education inspectorate revealed years of mismanagement at ArtEZ, a major arts education institution with almost 3,200 students, resulting in the resignation of the board chair and an action plan to rectify issues in governance and education quality.

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Quality Education
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Kok Wins World Cup 500m in Season Debut

Femke Kok won the women's 500-meter speed skating race at the Calgary World Cup on November 23rd, clocking 37.01 seconds in her season debut, while other Dutch skaters delivered mixed results and the team sprint ended in disqualification.

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Houtzager Wins Third Jumping Amsterdam Title

Marc Houtzager won the Jumping Amsterdam 2024 show jumping competition on February 18th in Amsterdam, Netherlands, marking his third victory at the event with his 17-year-old horse Sterrehof's Dante, after a successful jump-off round.

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Dutch Airstrike in Hawija: Insufficient Intelligence Led to at Least 70 Civilian Deaths

A Dutch investigative committee found that insufficient intelligence and a lack of adequate staffing led to at least 70 civilian deaths in a 2015 airstrike on an IS bomb factory in Hawija, Iraq, conducted by Dutch F-16s, with the then-defense minister repeatedly misleading Parliament about the incid...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Medical Student Kills Three After Exam Refusal

On September 28, 2023, a medical student in Rotterdam, Netherlands, killed his neighbors and a lecturer after being barred from exams for refusing a psychological assessment, highlighting the need for better mental health screening in medical school.

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No Poverty
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Dutch Military Seeks Land Expansion, Sparking Local Backlash

The Dutch Ministry of Defence plans to expand its Weerterheide military training grounds by 300 hectares, potentially displacing residents and an asylum seekers center near Budel, prompting strong local opposition and raising questions about balancing national security with community concerns.

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Kok Wins World Cup 500m Despite Injury

Femke Kok won the women's 500m race at the Calgary World Cup with a time of 37.01 seconds, marking her successful return to competition after injury; other Dutch skaters had mixed results, and the team sprint ended in disqualification.

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No Poverty
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Kok Wins Calgary World Cup 500m Despite Falling Short of Personal Best

Femke Kok won the women's 500m race at the Calgary World Cup with a time of 37.01 seconds on November 25th, marking her successful return to competition after injury; other Dutch skaters had mixed results.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Sparta Rotterdam Upsets AZ Alkmaar with Injury-Time Win

Sparta Rotterdam secured a surprising 2-1 victory over AZ Alkmaar in Alkmaar, ending AZ's unbeaten run and marking Sparta's first Eredivisie win since September 21st, achieved with a last-minute goal by Arno Verschueren after AZ's Mexx Meerdink had equalized.

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