Dutch Court to Sentence Parents for Rape of 12-Year-Old Son
A 12-year-old boy from Enschede, Netherlands, was repeatedly raped by his mother in summer 2023, allegedly on his father's orders; police found videos and photos on their phones; the parents, Syrian refugees, face lengthy prison sentences for rape and distribution of child pornography.
Dutch Court to Sentence Parents for Rape of 12-Year-Old Son
A 12-year-old boy from Enschede, Netherlands, was repeatedly raped by his mother in summer 2023, allegedly on his father's orders; police found videos and photos on their phones; the parents, Syrian refugees, face lengthy prison sentences for rape and distribution of child pornography.
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60% Bias Score
Council of State Rejects Dutch Asylum Bill for Insufficient Preparation
The Council of State rejected Minister Faber's asylum bill due to insufficient preparation, ignoring warnings from key stakeholders and omitting standard consultation processes, potentially increasing backlogs and legal challenges.
Council of State Rejects Dutch Asylum Bill for Insufficient Preparation
The Council of State rejected Minister Faber's asylum bill due to insufficient preparation, ignoring warnings from key stakeholders and omitting standard consultation processes, potentially increasing backlogs and legal challenges.
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60% Bias Score
Limburg Transport Owners Arrested in Major Cocaine Smuggling Ring
A major drug trafficking and money laundering investigation in Limburg, Netherlands, resulted in the arrest of six individuals, including owners of transport companies allegedly involved in smuggling thousands of kilos of cocaine from Latin America via Antwerp to the UK, leading to the seizure of dr...
Limburg Transport Owners Arrested in Major Cocaine Smuggling Ring
A major drug trafficking and money laundering investigation in Limburg, Netherlands, resulted in the arrest of six individuals, including owners of transport companies allegedly involved in smuggling thousands of kilos of cocaine from Latin America via Antwerp to the UK, leading to the seizure of dr...
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52% Bias Score
Netherlands deploys AI-powered speed cameras to combat phone use while driving
The Netherlands deployed its first "focus flasher," a smart speed camera detecting drivers holding phones, in The Hague on Monday; 50 more are planned, with the first fines expected in April, aiming to tackle the 75% of drivers who violate the handheld phone ban.
Netherlands deploys AI-powered speed cameras to combat phone use while driving
The Netherlands deployed its first "focus flasher," a smart speed camera detecting drivers holding phones, in The Hague on Monday; 50 more are planned, with the first fines expected in April, aiming to tackle the 75% of drivers who violate the handheld phone ban.
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36% Bias Score
Schiedam Celebrates 750 Years: A Festival for Community and Identity
Schiedam, Netherlands, celebrates its 750th anniversary from March 18th with a seven-month festival, commemorating the 1275 granting of city rights and aiming to strengthen community bonds amid increasing individualization and polarization.
Schiedam Celebrates 750 Years: A Festival for Community and Identity
Schiedam, Netherlands, celebrates its 750th anniversary from March 18th with a seven-month festival, commemorating the 1275 granting of city rights and aiming to strengthen community bonds amid increasing individualization and polarization.
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36% Bias Score
Gennep Alderman Resigns After Controversial Facebook Post
Gennep alderman Frank Pubben resigned after posting on his former party's (D66) Facebook page, admitting they were wrong in a council debate about the Social Support Act (Wmo), sparking controversy and negative reactions.
Gennep Alderman Resigns After Controversial Facebook Post
Gennep alderman Frank Pubben resigned after posting on his former party's (D66) Facebook page, admitting they were wrong in a council debate about the Social Support Act (Wmo), sparking controversy and negative reactions.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Court Hears Case of 12-Year-Old Raped by Mother, Allegedly on Father's Orders
A 12-year-old boy from Enschede, Netherlands, was repeatedly raped by his mother in the summer of 2023, allegedly on his father's orders; police found videos and photos documenting the abuse, leading to the arrest of both parents, Syrian refugees; the Public Prosecution Service demanded lengthy pris...
Dutch Court Hears Case of 12-Year-Old Raped by Mother, Allegedly on Father's Orders
A 12-year-old boy from Enschede, Netherlands, was repeatedly raped by his mother in the summer of 2023, allegedly on his father's orders; police found videos and photos documenting the abuse, leading to the arrest of both parents, Syrian refugees; the Public Prosecution Service demanded lengthy pris...
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52% Bias Score
Wilders Threatens Dutch Coalition Collapse Over Asylum Law Amendments
Dutch PVV leader Geert Wilders rejects any changes to asylum laws proposed by Minister Faber, threatening to collapse the coalition government if amendments are made, following a critical Council of State review citing feasibility concerns; other coalition parties are divided.
Wilders Threatens Dutch Coalition Collapse Over Asylum Law Amendments
Dutch PVV leader Geert Wilders rejects any changes to asylum laws proposed by Minister Faber, threatening to collapse the coalition government if amendments are made, following a critical Council of State review citing feasibility concerns; other coalition parties are divided.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Victims of Violent Crime Face Uncompensated Costs, Sparking Calls for Systemic Change
In the Netherlands, victims of violent crime frequently face high, uncompensated costs, causing significant financial hardship and impeding their recovery, prompting calls for systemic changes to the compensation system from Slachtofferhulp Nederland and other advocates.
Dutch Victims of Violent Crime Face Uncompensated Costs, Sparking Calls for Systemic Change
In the Netherlands, victims of violent crime frequently face high, uncompensated costs, causing significant financial hardship and impeding their recovery, prompting calls for systemic changes to the compensation system from Slachtofferhulp Nederland and other advocates.
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48% Bias Score
Netherlands to Increase Cell Phone Use Enforcement with Automated Cameras
Starting April, the Netherlands will use 50 new automated cameras to detect drivers using their phones, aiming to curb the dangerous practice that contributes to a third of fatal car accidents, after issuing 160,000 fines last year.
Netherlands to Increase Cell Phone Use Enforcement with Automated Cameras
Starting April, the Netherlands will use 50 new automated cameras to detect drivers using their phones, aiming to curb the dangerous practice that contributes to a third of fatal car accidents, after issuing 160,000 fines last year.
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48% Bias Score
Rotterdam Boat Collision: Captains Face Community Service
In Rotterdam on July 21, 2022, a water taxi and sightseeing boat collided, capsizing the water taxi and leaving six people in the water for 15 minutes; the Public Prosecutor is demanding 120-150 hours of community service for both captains due to negligence.
Rotterdam Boat Collision: Captains Face Community Service
In Rotterdam on July 21, 2022, a water taxi and sightseeing boat collided, capsizing the water taxi and leaving six people in the water for 15 minutes; the Public Prosecutor is demanding 120-150 hours of community service for both captains due to negligence.
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32% Bias Score
Netherlands Considers Ignition Interlocks to Combat Rise in Drunk Driving
An 84% majority of Dutch respondents support reintroducing ignition interlocks for repeat drunk driving offenders, aiming to curb the recent rise in alcohol-related traffic incidents and fatalities by preventing repeat offenses and complementing addiction treatment.
Netherlands Considers Ignition Interlocks to Combat Rise in Drunk Driving
An 84% majority of Dutch respondents support reintroducing ignition interlocks for repeat drunk driving offenders, aiming to curb the recent rise in alcohol-related traffic incidents and fatalities by preventing repeat offenses and complementing addiction treatment.
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48% Bias Score