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Rotterdam Police Appoints New Chief Amidst Racism Controversy

Tolga Koklu (55), born in Turkey, will become Rotterdam's police chief on September 1st, marking the third regional unit out of ten led by someone with a migration background, amidst recent controversies about racism and a poor work climate within the Rotterdam police.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Toll-Free Tunnel Fails to Reduce Paid Ferry Passengers

The toll-free Westerscheldetunnel, operational since late 2024, hasn't reduced passenger numbers on the paid Vlissingen-Breskens ferry; in fact, the first half of 2025 saw a 5,000 passenger increase, primarily due to tourism, despite a decrease in local commuters.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Dutch Electricity Grid Crisis Deepens Despite Billions in Investment

The Dutch electricity grid faces a severe crisis despite billions in investment, with thousands of businesses waiting for connections, causing controlled blackouts and delaying the energy transition due to insufficient infrastructure, permitting delays, and worker shortages.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Dutch Sanctions Against Israel Spark Heated Political Debate

The Dutch government announced sanctions against Israel, including summoning its ambassador and banning entry for two extremist ministers, sparking strong reactions from opposition parties ranging from calls for stronger action to staunch support for Israel.

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NS Faces Financial Crisis Amidst Increased Ridership

Despite increased ridership, the Netherlands' NS railway company is facing significant financial losses due to unforeseen inflation, increased labor costs, and decreased government subsidies, leading to planned fare hikes and service reductions.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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IMF Raises Global Growth Forecast Amidst Tariff Uncertainties

The IMF slightly raised its global economic growth forecast to 3% for 2023 and 3.1% for 2024, citing reduced trade barriers and agreements, but warns of uncertainties surrounding US tariffs and the new US-EU trade deal.

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Fenna Ramos Ends AvroTros Collaboration Amidst Misconduct Accusations

Fenna Ramos, presenter of the Dutch children's show "Zin in Zappelin," is ending her collaboration with AvroTros after a theater producer, BazarMedia, accused her of misconduct, including yelling at colleagues; Ramos lost a court case against BazarMedia and the collaboration ended by mutual agreemen...

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Gender Equality
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Rotterdam battles resurgence of drug problems, echoing 1990s crisis

Rotterdam faces a resurgence of drug-related issues, with residents reporting increased drug dealing and use in various neighborhoods, prompting a zero-tolerance policy in some areas while others struggle with addicts in public spaces, recalling the city's 1990s heroin crisis.

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Good Health and Well-being
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EU Considers Sanctions Against Israel; Netherlands Imposes Entry Ban on Ministers

The EU is evaluating agreements with Israel on humanitarian aid to Gaza and may impose sanctions; Netherlands imposed an entry ban on two Israeli ministers, restricted arms exports, and called for EU trade restrictions due to Israel's handling of the humanitarian crisis; the Drenthe Archive opened t...

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Netherlands Bans Israeli Ministers, Israel Summons Ambassador

The Netherlands banned Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich from entering the country due to their "intolerable and indefensible" actions regarding Gaza, prompting Israel to summon the Dutch ambassador; this follows an earlier Dutch request for increased humanitarian access to Gaza and precedes p...

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Nijmegen Refugee Ship Faces Food Quality Complaint

Ukrainian refugees on a Nijmegen ship filed a complaint about extremely poor food quality, including expired items, resulting in widespread health issues; residents pay over €250 monthly for these meals.

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International Conference on Palestinian Statehood and Dutch Murder Trial

A UN conference in New York is discussing the recognition of a Palestinian state and a two-state solution, while a man is on trial in Dordrecht, Netherlands, for allegedly beheading his mother.

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