Tag #Netherlands

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800 Wrongly Convicted in Netherlands Due to Identity Mix-Ups

The Dutch National Audit Office found that 800 people have been wrongly convicted due to identity mix-ups in legal proceedings, resulting from data entry errors, stolen IDs, and inconsistencies across databases.

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Dutch Family Dies in Canal; Police Face Scrutiny After Prior Domestic Violence Report

A father and his two young children died in the Netherlands after their car ended up in a canal on Saturday; police had visited the family home the previous day following a domestic violence report but deemed the situation non-critical.

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Netherlands Drought Exposes Social Inequalities, Underscoring Need for Inclusive Climate Adaptation

Prolonged drought in the Netherlands since February is causing water shortages, increasing risks of wildfires and crop failures, and disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations, highlighting the need for integrating social factors into climate adaptation policies.

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Record High Suicides Among Young Dutch Women in 2024

In 2024, suicides in the Netherlands remained stable at 1,849, but saw a record high of 117 suicides among women aged 10-30; suicide is the leading cause of death among Dutch teenagers, exceeding traffic accidents.

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Dutch Nutrition Institute Cuts Services Amidst Government Budget Cuts

The Dutch National Institute for Nutrition (Voedingscentrum) faces a €3 million budget cut, resulting in 20 job losses and the cessation of nutritional advice for patients with chronic diseases. The institute will now focus primarily on prevention due to government austerity measures.

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Heineken Sues Jumbo over Beer Supply Dispute, Highlighting Retail Industry Tensions

Heineken is suing Jumbo supermarket in the Netherlands for allegedly boycotting its beer, causing empty shelves; this unusual legal action reflects increasing tensions between A-brand manufacturers and supermarkets consolidated into powerful European purchasing organizations like Everest, which Jumb...

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Dutch Red Cross Food Aid Program Expands Amidst Deepening Poverty Crisis

Five years after launching domestic food aid, the Dutch Red Cross struggles to reduce its program due to rising inflation and systemic poverty; despite decreasing numbers below the poverty line, the intensity is growing, requiring 6.5 million euros annually in grocery cards and additional school lun...

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Dutch WWII Collaboration Files Spark Public Outcry Over Privacy and Access

The release of a WWII names register of suspected collaborators in the Netherlands caused significant public and emotional reaction, including threats and online harassment of descendants; the incident triggered requests from 3,500 families for access to 16,000 files, compared to 3,000 files in the ...

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TU/e Thwarts Ransomware Attack, Highlighting Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

Eindhoven University of Technology averted a ransomware attack in January by shutting down its network after detecting suspicious activity; the hackers gained access via compromised accounts and weak VPN security, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity challenges despite collaborative efforts and past e...

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Record High in Youth Suicides in the Netherlands

In 2024, suicide deaths in the Netherlands reached a record high among women under 30 (117), while also being the leading cause of death among teenagers (20%). A total of 1,849 suicides were reported (1,250 men), averaging 5 daily deaths, with the highest rate among 50-59-year-olds.

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\"Netherlands: Conflicting Policies Hinder Aid to Low-Income Families\"\

Due to restrictions on municipal income policies in the Netherlands, municipalities provide limited and often ineffective aid to low-income families, leading to inconsistent support and bureaucratic hurdles; a parliamentary debate aims to address this issue.

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Rise in Suicides Among Young Women in the Netherlands

The number of suicides among women under 30 in the Netherlands increased to a record high last year, with 117 more than the previous year, while the overall suicide rate remained stable. This increase is linked to mental health issues, difficulty accessing care, and the negative influence of social ...

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