Tag #Netherlands

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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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No Poverty
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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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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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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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Reduced Inequality
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Over 200 Dutch Emergency Responders Injured During New Year's Eve Violence

Over 10,000 emergency responders worked during the Netherlands' New Year's Eve, but over 200 sustained injuries from violence, including permanent hearing damage and mental health issues, prompting increased safety measures like bodycams and police initiatives to engage with communities.

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Fatal Avalanche Highlights Dangers of Unprepared Off-Piste Skiing

Two skiers died in an avalanche in Austria's Zillertal despite a level 3 warning (out of 5), highlighting the dangers of off-piste skiing without proper training and preparation, according to the Dutch Ski Association.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Dutch Road Congestion Up 8 Percent in 2024

Total traffic congestion on Dutch roads increased by 8 percent in 2024 compared to 2023, mainly due to increased off-peak traffic (18 percent rise) attributed to population growth and more vehicles; peak hour congestion rose by 6 percent.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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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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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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Good Health and Well-being
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Fatal Avalanche Highlights Lack of Avalanche Safety Awareness Among Skiers

Two skiers died in an avalanche in Austria's Zillertal despite a level 3 (out of 5) avalanche warning; this highlights a critical lack of avalanche safety knowledge among winter sports enthusiasts, urging better education and preparedness.

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Dutch Court Allows Pension System Transition to Proceed

A Rotterdam court today dismissed a lawsuit by a retired pilot against his pension fund, BPF Loodsen, allowing the transition to the new Dutch pension system to proceed on January 1st, despite concerns about insufficient review time for pensioners. The pilot's pension will increase by 8 percent.

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Reduced Inequality
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Over 200 Emergency Responders Injured During Dutch New Year's Eve Violence

Over 10,000 emergency responders worked during the Dutch New Year's Eve, with over 200 injured by violence, prompting concerns and safety measures like bodycams and stricter penalties for assaulting first responders.

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Leeuwarden Refugee Shelter to Close Before Year's End

Leeuwarden's emergency refugee shelter at the WTC will close before January 1st, 2024, relocating 60 asylum seekers due to complaints about conditions and the shelter exceeding its intended capacity and duration of stay; the COA cites needing personnel elsewhere.

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