Tag #Netherlands

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🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Heerenveen Plastic Recycling Plant Blue Cycle Declares Bankruptcy

Blue Cycle, a Heerenveen plastic recycling plant converting waste into oil, declared bankruptcy due to higher-than-expected costs and delays, despite proving its technology and receiving substantial funding, including seven million euros from the Provincial Sustainability Fund.

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52% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
nos.nl
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Dutch Plastic Recycling Company Blue Cycle Declares Bankruptcy

Blue Cycle, a Heerenveen-based company that converted plastic waste into oil, declared bankruptcy due to higher-than-expected costs and delays, despite proving its technology and receiving €7 million from the provincial sustainability fund.

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40% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
nrc.nl
🌐 55% Global Worthiness
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Active Aging in the Netherlands: A Demographic Shift

The Netherlands is experiencing a surge in the number of active older adults (3.7 million 65+), challenging stereotypes of aging and prompting a reassessment of workforce and social policies.

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36% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
nos.nl
🌐 35% Global Worthiness
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Het Beste uit het Oog" Podcast Summarizes Key Interviews

The Dutch podcast "Het Beste uit het Oog" featured interviews reflecting on the death of former Surinamese president Desi Bouterse, a review of 2024 by authors Lize Spit and Rob van Essen, and a discussion with Jaap and Job Cohen about Theo van Gogh, all selected from the "NOS Met het Oog op Morgen"...

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24% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nos.nl
🌐 25% Global Worthiness
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Rijpma-de Jong and Huizinga Lead NK Allround After Day One

Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong and Chris Huizinga lead the Daikin NK allround after day one in Thialf, but Joy Beune and Patrick Roest remain strong contenders; the competition is fierce with unexpected results impacting the overall standings.

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20% Bias Score

nos.nl
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Funding Cut Jeopardizes Children's Long COVID Care in Netherlands

The Dutch government's rejection of €21 million for researching children's long COVID treatments threatens the 2025 opening of specialized clinics and delays effective care for an estimated 40,000 affected children, with thousands already severely impacted.

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52% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
nos.nl
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Jantje van Amsterdam" from "Foute Vrienden" Dies

Jan Erents, known as "Jantje van Amsterdam" from the Dutch documentary series "Foute Vrienden," died on December 27, 2024, from cancer; a crowdfunding campaign raised over €9000 to assist his family.

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28% Bias Score

No Poverty
nos.nl
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Jantje van Amsterdam" from "Foute Vrienden" Passes Away

Jan Erents, known as "Jantje van Amsterdam" from the Dutch documentary series "Foute Vrienden," died on December 27, 2024, from cancer; a crowdfunding campaign for his family quickly surpassed €9000.

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32% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
nos.nl
🌐 50% Global Worthiness
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Leerdam and De Boo Lead After First Day of Daikin NK Sprint

At the Daikin NK sprint in Thialf, Jutta Leerdam leads the women's competition after winning the 1000m, with a 0.19-second lead over Femke Kok; Jenning de Boo leads the men's competition after setting a new Dutch record in the 500m.

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20% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
nos.nl
🌐 35% Global Worthiness
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Jantje van Amsterdam" from "Foute Vrienden" Dies

Jan Erents, known as "Jantje van Amsterdam" from the documentary series "Foute Vrienden," died on December 27, 2024, from cancer; a crowdfunding campaign raised over €9000 to support his family.

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32% Bias Score

No Poverty
nos.nl
🌐 15% Global Worthiness
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Het Beste uit het Oog" Podcast Summarizes Key Interviews from "NOS Met het Oog op Morgen

The Dutch podcast "Het Beste uit het Oog" featured interviews with Kathleen Ferrier on Desi Bouterse's death, Lize Spit and Rob van Essen reflecting on their marriage and 2024, and Jaap and Job Cohen discussing Theo van Gogh's biography, all selected from the past week's "NOS Met het Oog op Morgen.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nos.nl
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Dutch Court Rejects Lawsuit, New Pension System Implementation Proceeds

A Rotterdam court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the January 1st implementation of the Netherlands' new pension system, impacting 3.9 million pensioners and €1.6 trillion in assets, because the plaintiff's pension will increase by 8%, despite a short notification period.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality