Tag #Netherlands

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Dutch Lung Patients Suffer Due to Unnecessary Medication Switches

A Longfonds survey of 1071 Dutch lung patients reveals that 69% switched inhalers in the past year, with only 15% due to medical reasons; the rest caused by insurer cost-cutting policies, despite an agreement to limit switches to once every four years, leading to severe health consequences for some ...

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nrc.nl
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D66 Candidate List Shows Rightward Shift

D66's preliminary candidate list for the upcoming Dutch elections, released Wednesday, is led by Rob Jetten, followed by newcomer Nathalie van Berkel, reflecting a strategic shift towards a more right-leaning platform focusing on housing and governmental simplification.

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Reduced Inequality
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Utrecht Pioneers Smoke-Free Patios in Netherlands

The municipality of Utrecht is leading a national effort to establish smoke-free patios by 2035, partnering with local businesses to create a healthier environment for patrons, particularly children; this initiative reflects a growing public preference for smoke-free spaces.

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Netherlands First to Fund US Weapons for Ukraine Under New NATO Initiative

The Netherlands became the first NATO nation to fund a €500 million US weapons package for Ukraine, including missiles and Patriot components, under a new initiative where European allies finance US arms for Ukraine, following a policy shift by US President Trump after his re-election.

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Seven Dark Web Murder Contracts Targeted Dutch Citizens

Dutch police confirmed seven murder contracts were placed on the dark web between 2016 and 2022, targeting ordinary citizens; four involved cryptocurrency payments, but none were executed due to scams; police are investigating and assisting notified victims.

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Netherlands Faces Legal Pressure to Act on Genocide Prevention

A Dutch government advisory committee urged the Netherlands to take stronger action to prevent genocide, emphasizing individual state responsibility under the 1948 Genocide Convention and warning of potential legal consequences for inaction; the advisory committee suggested measures ranging from dip...

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nrc.nl
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Balancing Public Service Efficiency and Citizens' Rights: Lessons from Ulm, Netherlands, and Germany

The annual Schwörmontag ceremony in Ulm, Germany, was altered by rain, while in the Netherlands, the tax authority faces criticism for prioritizing service efficiency over citizens' privacy; Germany proposes a registry for individuals who changed genders, raising similar concerns.

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nos.nl
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Legionella Outbreak in Four IJsselstein Sports Halls

Four IJsselstein sports halls experienced Legionella contamination; two were affected in December. The municipality is flushing systems with boiling water, while investigating the source, which Vitens confirmed is not their water supply.

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NAC Breda Fan Memorial Section Reopens in Breda Cemetery after Redesign

A redesigned burial section for loyal NAC Breda football supporters reopened in Breda's Zuylen cemetery, featuring a symbolic football pitch with stadium seating, club history photos, and a Hein van Poppel memorial, addressing previous failures due to lack of detail and community engagement.

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Netherlands Pledges €500 Million for US Weapons to Ukraine via New NATO Initiative

The Netherlands committed €500 million to buy US military equipment for Ukraine through NATO's new Purl initiative, becoming the first NATO nation to do so; the package includes Patriot parts and missiles, aiming to swiftly bolster Ukraine's defense against Russia.

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Dutch Athletics Union Criticized for Handling of Athlete's Sexual Misconduct Report

Dutch athlete Zoë Sedney alleges that the Athletics Union inadequately handled her report of a teammate sharing intimate images without consent, prioritizing his participation in the games over her well-being, leading to criticism from the government commissioner and calls for an independent integri...

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Gender Equality
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Insufficient Protection for Witness Nabil B.'s Family Raises Concerns

Nabil B., a key witness in the Marengo trial against Ridouan Taghi, is to be released from prison soon, but concerns remain about the insufficient protection measures for him and his family, despite previous deaths related to the case and a critical report that highlighted the need for better securi...

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