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Dutch Prison Pilot Program Reduces Recidivism and Costs

A four-year pilot program at a Dutch prison in Middelburg, allowing inmates to work and maintain family ties during their sentences, significantly reduced recidivism and state costs, prompting calls for legislative changes to enable its continuation.

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Co-Med Bankruptcy: Most Patients Regain GP Access, Exposing Systemic Healthcare Issues

The bankruptcy of Co-Med in July left 50,000 patients without a GP, but six months later, almost all have found new care, thanks to efforts by insurers and local initiatives. However, the situation exposed systemic issues, particularly GP shortages.

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Dutch Home Evictions Rise Amid Surge in Explosive Attacks

In the Netherlands, a woman lost her home after two explosive attacks; this follows a 30 percent rise in such attacks in 2024 to 771, forcing many victims into homelessness without adequate support, prompting calls for improved victim protection and coordination among authorities.

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25 Years of Tech: A Dutch Perspective

Bright's editor-in-chief Erwin van der Zande discusses the last 25 years of technological advancements in a Dutch podcast, highlighting the smartphone's revolutionary impact, the rise of social media, and concerns about addiction and shortened attention spans, while expressing optimism for future te...

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Widespread Violence and Communication Failure Mark Dutch New Year's Eve

On New Year's Eve in the Netherlands, police reported numerous violent incidents, including assaults on officers and emergency responders, resulting in injuries and at least 200 arrests; a 14-year-old boy died from firework injuries; a police communication network failure occurred.

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Dutch WWII Collaboration Register Released Online

A newly accessible online register in the Netherlands reveals the names of individuals who collaborated with the Nazi occupiers during WWII, prompting descendants like Rinke Smedinga and Pieter Ausma to confront their family histories.

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Dutch Home Closures After Explosive Attacks Rise Sharply, Leaving Victims Homeless

In the Netherlands, the number of explosive attacks on homes rose by almost 30% to 771 in 2024, causing a woman, Rose (pseudonym), to lose her home after a mayor's order following two attacks, and leaving her without support, highlighting systemic issues.

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Fireworks Death Spurs Debate on Nationwide Ban in Netherlands

A 14-year-old boy died from fireworks on New Year's Eve in Rotterdam, prompting renewed calls for a nationwide ban despite opposition from some coalition parties, particularly the BBB, while support is growing among the public and some other parties.

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€60 Million Postcode Lottery Win Impacts Balkbrug Residents

Nine residents of Boslaan in Balkbrug, Netherlands, won a combined €60 million in the Postcode Lottery on January 7th, 2024; half was immediately distributed, ranging from €477,600 to €6,208,800, with the remainder to be distributed on January 8th.

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Dutch Climber Aims to Conquer Volcanic Seven Summits

Ricardo Kaljouw, from Oost-Souburg, Netherlands, is attempting to climb Mount Sidley in Antarctica, aiming to become the first Dutch person and 48th person globally to conquer the Volcanic Seven Summits, a feat expected to cost over €70,000.

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Netherlands Publishes Nazi Collaboration Suspect Database

An online database containing the names of roughly 425,000 people suspected of collaborating with the Nazis during the German occupation of the Netherlands (1940-1945) has been launched, facilitating historical research while raising privacy concerns.

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Dutch Police Communication System Failure During New Year's Eve Leads to Multiple Serious Incidents

On New Year's Eve, the Dutch police communication system, C2000, failed for hours, hindering police operations and leading to numerous serious incidents, including officers confronting armed suspects without backup; the police chief blames the Ministry of Justice and Security.

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