Tag #Netherlands

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Indonesian Nurses Win €100,000 Settlement Over Unpaid Relocation Fees

Fifteen Indonesian nurses reached a €100,000 settlement with Avans+ regarding unpaid relocation fees promised in their 2021 study contracts; Avans+ cited tax reasons for the non-payment, while the nurses alleged insufficient communication about the contract terms and tax regulations.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Van 't Wout Wins Bronze, Velzeboer Misses Final in Seoul Short Track World Cup

At the Seoul World Cup, Jens van 't Wout won bronze in the men's 1500m short track speed skating after a penalty to Steven Dubois upgraded his result; Xandra Velzeboer failed to qualify for the 1000m final, ending her podium streak; and the Dutch mixed relay team qualified for the final.

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Dutch Schools Divided on LGBTQ+ Acceptance Day

Dutch schools showed varied responses to "Paarse Vrijdag," with some actively celebrating LGBTQ+ acceptance through themed activities while others avoided participation due to parental concerns, revealing a cultural divide in how schools approach this sensitive topic.

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Gender Equality
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Willem II Edges PEC Zwolle in Close 1-0 Victory

Willem II defeated PEC Zwolle 1-0 in a tense match where Ringo Meerveld's skillful play and PEC Zwolle's offensive struggles were key factors; injuries to key players impacted both teams.

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Gender Equality
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Human Trafficker Arrested in Dutch Holiday Park

Dutch police arrested a human trafficker in a Noordwijk holiday park in November 2023, along with four Colombian women allegedly forced into prostitution; this follows a sharp increase in Latin American trafficking victims in the Netherlands.

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No Poverty
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Dutch Man Confesses to Sexually Abusing Approximately 30 Girls

A 45-year-old man, Mels van B., confessed to sexually abusing approximately 30 girls aged 9-12 in Barendrecht and Hoeven, Netherlands; he remains in custody pending further investigation and observation at the Pieter Baan Center.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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14-Year Sentence for Murder and Burning of Wife in Netherlands

A 45-year-old man from Reuver, Netherlands, received a 14-year prison sentence for the murder and burning of his wife in June 2022; her body was found near Mainz-Bingen, Germany, after months of uncertainty regarding her identity, leading to his arrest in October 2022 based on forensic evidence.

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Gender Equality
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Van 't Wout Wins Bronze, Velzeboer Misses Final in Seoul Short Track World Cup

At the World Cup short track speed skating event in Seoul, Netherlands' Jens van 't Wout won bronze in the men's 1500m after a competitor's penalty, while Xandra Velzeboer failed to advance to the 1000m final, ending her podium streak. Mixed relay team qualified for the final.

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Qbuzz Friesland Launch Hampered by Shortages and Operational Issues

Qbuzz began operating Friesland's public transport on December 14th, facing immediate challenges including driver shortages (using drivers from Groningen and Drenthe and touring cars), insufficient buses (with new buses delayed until the Christmas holiday), and inadequate facilities (temporary restr...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Dutch Hospital Staff Medication Use: A Systemic Issue

A study in Dutch hospitals found that half of healthcare providers use medication from ward medicine cabinets, with over 50% of sleeping pills and tranquilizers not reaching patients, due to staff shortages and heavy workloads, leading to hospital-wide initiatives for better work-life balance.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Record-High Electricity Price in the Netherlands Due to Low Renewable Energy Production and High Demand

Due to low solar and wind energy production coupled with gas plant maintenance and high German demand, Dutch electricity prices surged to \u20ac1.2 per kilowatt-hour this afternoon, significantly impacting the 350,000 households with dynamic energy contracts.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Dutch Intelligence Warns of Post-Ukraine Russian Conflict, Urges Increased Defense

The head of the Dutch military intelligence service warned of a potential Russian regional conflict after the Ukraine war, aiming to test NATO's resilience, prompting calls for increased Dutch defense spending and societal preparedness.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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