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Netherlands Launches Pilot Project Selling Eggs from Avian Influenza-Vaccinated Chickens

A pilot project in the Netherlands will start selling eggs from chickens vaccinated against avian influenza; the first chicks will be vaccinated today, with eggs available in about 20 weeks.

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Fluctuating Membership Numbers Reflect Shifting Dutch Political Landscape

In 2024, Dutch parties VVD, NSC, and BBB saw membership decline, while PvdA and GroenLinks grew; Forum for Democracy, despite remaining the largest, also saw its first membership decrease; overall, political party memberships increased by 2,000 to over 393,000.

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Dutch Cabinet Rejects Multi-Parent Family Law Due to Costs

The Dutch cabinet rejected a proposed law allowing more than two parents for children due to high costs (11-50 million euros initially, 5-6 million euros annually) and administrative burdens; this decision affects rainbow families and leaves them without legal clarity.

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Sharp Rise in Reported Sexual Violence in Netherlands

Dutch police reported a significant increase in sexual violence reports in 2024 (14,802), mostly in the second half of the year, potentially linked to a new law and heightened public awareness. Reports included 3,391 rapes and 3,288 assaults.

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Klaver Wins Gold, Afrifa Misses Medal at European Indoor Athletics

Lieke Klaver won gold in the women's 400m, while Elvis Afrifa narrowly missed a bronze medal in the men's 60m at the European Indoor Athletics Championships in Apeldoorn; several other Dutch athletes qualified for finals.

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Klaver Wins First Individual Gold at European Indoor Athletics Championships

Lieke Klaver won gold in the women's 400m at the European Indoor Athletics Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, with a time of 50.38 seconds, beating Henriette Jaeger by 0.07 seconds; this is her first individual gold medal at a major international tournament. Isaya Klein Ikkink finished fifth i...

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Dutch Political Party Membership Fluctuation in 2024

In 2024, several Dutch political parties experienced membership changes: VVD decreased by 7% to nearly 21,000 members, NSC dropped to 7991, BBB decreased by 2.9% to over 13,000, while PvdA grew by 9.6% and GroenLinks by 14.5%; FvD saw its first membership decrease, losing almost 1500 members, and th...

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UWV Computer Error Impacts Disability Benefit Calculations

A computer error at the Dutch UWV benefits agency since November 2023 may have led to a small group of disabled people receiving incorrect disability benefits due to flaws in index figures used to calculate 'reference salaries,' impacting disability percentage assessments and benefit eligibility, wi...

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Netherlands Fails to Meet Sexual Assault Case Deadlines

Dutch authorities consistently fail to meet 2019's self-imposed deadlines for sexual assault cases, impacting victims and creating ethical dilemmas for investigators; only the judiciary somewhat meets the 80% target, leaving victims without timely support and justice.

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Klaver Wins Gold, Afrifa Misses Medal at European Indoor Athletics

At the European Indoor Athletics Championships in Apeldoorn, Lieke Klaver won gold in the women's 400 meters, while Elvis Afrifa narrowly missed a medal in the men's 60 meters despite setting a national record; numerous other Dutch athletes advanced to finals.

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Schilder and Van Klinken Qualify for European Indoor Shot Put Final

Jessica Schilder of the Netherlands secured her spot in the European Indoor Championships' shot put final with a throw of 19.92 meters, while Jorinde van Klinken, also of the Netherlands, qualified with a throw of 18.33 meters after overcoming a hand injury and initial struggles. Eight athletes will...

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Afrifa Sets Dutch Record, Misses 60m Bronze at European Indoors

At the European Indoor Athletics Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, Elvis Afrifa set a national record in the 60-meter sprint (6.55 seconds), placing fourth, while Pauline Hondema finished seventh in the long jump; Ryan Clarke and Samuel Chapple qualified for the 800-meter final.

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