Tag #Netherlands

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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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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
nos.nl
🌐 20% Global Worthiness
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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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24% Bias Score

nrc.nl
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German Rail Construction to Cause Major Freight Train Delays in Netherlands

Construction on a German railway line near Zevenaar will cause major disruptions to the Betuweroute, a key freight rail line, until June 2026, resulting in significant delays for freight trains in the Netherlands and further impacting an already declining sector.

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48% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
nrc.nl
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Dutch Court Rules on Insufficient Nitrogen Reduction, Impacting Permits and Agricultural Practices

A Dutch court ruled the Netherlands is failing to sufficiently address the deterioration of vulnerable nature reserves due to nitrogen emissions, impacting permit issuance for farmers and requiring reconsideration of thousands of permits issued since 2020.

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36% Bias Score

Life on Land
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Indonesia Repatriates 800 Artifacts from Netherlands

Indonesia's National Museum now displays over 800 artifacts repatriated from the Netherlands, including centuries-old Buddha statues and jewelry, following a 2022 agreement that concluded decades of negotiations and reflects a growing global trend of returning cultural heritage to its origin.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nrc.nl
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Dutch Court Orders Drastic Nitrogen Reduction

A Dutch court ordered the government to significantly reduce nitrogen deposition by December 31, 2030, or face a €10 million fine, due to the Netherlands failing to meet its own national targets; 76% of nitrogen deposition stems from agriculture.

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56% Bias Score

Life on Land
nos.nl
🌐 35% Global Worthiness
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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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24% Bias Score

nos.nl
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Robbery at Drents Museum: Priceless Romanian Artifacts Stolen

In a pre-dawn robbery at the Drents Museum in Assen, Netherlands, thieves used explosives to steal at least four high-value Romanian archeological artifacts, including the solid-gold Cotofenesti helmet, causing significant damage to the museum and prompting a police investigation.

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44% Bias Score

nos.nl
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Van der Poel Wins Cyclocross Race Despite Fractured Rib

Mathieu van der Poel, despite a fractured rib, won the cyclocross World Cup race in Maasmechelen, Belgium, on February 11, finishing ahead of Wout van Aert, who fell early in the race, while Michael Vanthourenhout finished sixth.

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
nrc.nl
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Cafe Closures Highlight Challenges for Small Dutch Towns

Eight of twenty-two cafes in Oudenbosch, Netherlands, closed in the past year due to rising prices, staff shortages, and changing consumer preferences, impacting local businesses like the Paardenstal cafe, which hosts a billiards club and faces an uncertain future.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
nos.nl
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Notorious Dutch Fugitive Found in Sierra Leone

Dutch fugitive Jos L., sentenced in absentia to 24 years for drug trafficking and ordering a murder, is confirmed to be residing in Sierra Leone, where he allegedly maintains connections to high-ranking officials, including the president's daughter, and has potentially obtained citizenship.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nos.nl
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Priceless Romanian Artifacts Stolen from Dutch Museum

Thieves stole the Cotofenesti golden helmet and three golden bracelets from the Drents Museum in Assen, Netherlands, on July 1, 2024, causing significant distress within the Romanian community and raising concerns about Europe's cultural heritage.

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28% Bias Score

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