Tag #Netherlands

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Dutch Man Sentenced for Orchestrating Neighbor's Attempted Rape

A Dutch court sentenced Geoffrey S. to four years in prison for luring a man to rape his neighbor via a sex chat site; the accomplice, Sebastiaan A., received a suspended sentence. The neighbor fought off the attacker and escaped.

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Gender Equality
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Dutch Municipalities Reject Faber's Asylum Redistribution Plan

Dozens of Dutch municipalities are challenging Minister Faber's plan to redistribute asylum seekers, arguing that her December 2023 decision disregards prior agreements and forces them to accept more asylum seekers than originally planned, creating a conflict with the Dispersion Act and causing sign...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Dutch Municipalities Contest Faber's Asylum Distribution Plan

Facing resistance from dozens of Dutch municipalities, Minister Faber's plan to distribute 96,000 asylum seeker spots by June 30th, 2024, is challenged for disregarding prior local agreements and imposing quotas exceeding municipalities' capacities, potentially delaying asylum processing and straini...

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Dutch Miller's Craft Sees Resurgence with 110 New Qualifiers

The Netherlands is experiencing a renaissance in its traditional miller's craft, with 110 new millers recently qualifying to maintain the nation's 1,200 windmills, a testament to the enduring importance of this UNESCO intangible heritage.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Wilders' Opposition Creates Dutch Cabinet Crisis over Ukraine Peacekeeping Mission

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders opposes sending Dutch troops to Ukraine as part of a European peacekeeping mission, creating a cabinet crisis as his PVV party holds 37 of 150 seats in parliament, despite Prime Minister Dick Schoof's openness to the mission contingent upon a peace agreement.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Medical Data Breach: Hard Drives Found at Flea Market

A Dutch man found hard drives at a Belgian flea market containing medical data of hundreds of people, including birth dates, doctor and pharmacy details, prescriptions, and citizen service numbers from 2011-2019; the data appears to be from a now-defunct Breda healthcare software company.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Oosterschelde Biodiversity Decline: 28% Drop in 37 Species

A 28% average decline in 37 fish and invertebrate populations in the Oosterschelde over 30 years is linked to climate change and steel industry impacts, threatening this unique European protected habitat.

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Life Below Water
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Dutch Healthcare MBO Enrollment Falls, Raising Workforce Concerns

Enrollment in Dutch MBO nursing and caregiving programs continues to fall, dropping from 7490 to 7260 for nursing and 4780 to 4110 for caregiving in 2024, prompting concerns about future workforce shortages and increased reliance on informal care due to government cuts to the Stagefonds Zorg, a heal...

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American Comedian's Viral Success Showcases Dutch Culture, Integration

American comedian Derek Scott Mitchell, 32, discusses his viral success with videos on Dutch culture, his integration into the Netherlands as an immigrant, and his views on cultural differences between the US, UK, and Netherlands.

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Thieves Steal €3,000 Despite Police Response in Aalsmeer

Three men stole a safe containing approximately €3,000 from a charity shop in Aalsmeer, Netherlands, on Saturday night, escaping undetected despite a police visit hampered by a lack of immediate access to the building.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Dutch Insurers Limit Coverage of Two Breast Cancer Drugs

Dutch health insurers ended full coverage for two expensive breast cancer drugs (ribociclib and abemaciclib), impacting 2,000 women, due to high costs and a price negotiation failure with drug manufacturers, despite oncologists' concerns about differing drug effectiveness and side effects.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Dutch Employers Reorganize Work to Combat Labor Shortages

A UWV survey of 2300 Dutch employers reveals that 46 percent are reorganizing work due to labor shortages, primarily by improving employee versatility, streamlining processes, and using automation; the UWV offers free advice through its BIA program.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth

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