Tag #Netherlands

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Dutch Court Convicts Five for Antisemitic Attack on Israeli Soccer Fans

A Dutch court sentenced five men to up to six months in prison for antisemitic attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam on November 7-8, following an Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv game; five Israelis were hospitalized, and around 60 victims seek compensation.

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Three Dutch Darts Players Remain After First Round Upset

Gian van Veen's loss to Ricardo Pietreczko in the first round of the PDC World Darts Championship leaves only three Dutch players remaining in the tournament after Christmas, a significant decrease from the record number of participants; Rob Cross and Dave Chisnall were also eliminated.

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Dutch Court Sentences Four for New Year's Eve Violence

Four men from Hedel, Ermelo, and Amersfoort received prison sentences ranging from six months to three years for their involvement in extreme violence during New Year's Eve 2023 in Hedel, Netherlands, which included arson, attacks on police with illegal fireworks, and property damage, resulting in i...

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Dutch Senator Hints at Wolf Reintroduction Conspiracy

A Dutch senator on Nieuwsuur suggested a possible conspiracy regarding the reintroduction of wolves in the Netherlands, citing coincidences between early website registrations about wolves and later wolf sightings as evidence, but without explicitly accusing anyone.

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Three Dutch Darts Players Remain After First-Round Upsets

Gian van Veen, a 22-year-old Dutch darts player, was eliminated in the first round of the PDC World Darts Championship on December 22nd, losing 3-1 to Ricardo Pietreczko, leaving only three Dutch players remaining in the tournament. Rob Cross and Dave Chisnall were also eliminated.

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3FM Serious Request Raises €7.7 Million in Zwolle

The 2023 3FM Serious Request in Zwolle raised €7,703,855 for Metakids, exceeding last year's total, due to a successful festival-style format with daily performances from over 30 artists, attracting large crowds and impacting attendance.

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Amsterdam Court Sentences Five for Antisemitic Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans

An Amsterdam court sentenced five individuals to prison terms ranging from one to six months for their involvement in antisemitic attacks against Israeli soccer fans on November 7th and 8th, following a trial that included video evidence and online chat logs showing incitement to violence.

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Delay in Dutch Nuclear Plant Construction Due to Site Investigation Expansion

The construction of two new nuclear power plants in the Netherlands is delayed because the Ministry of Climate and Energy must investigate additional potential locations beyond the initially preferred Borssele site, pushing back the decision beyond the initially planned second quarter of 2025.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Dutch Water Boards Face Rising Beaver-Related Costs, Urge National Policy

Dutch water boards spent over 30,000 hours managing beaver-related issues in 2023, up from 20,000 in 2022, prompting calls for a national policy due to concerns about damage to infrastructure and the potential for dike breaches.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Van Veen's Early Exit Leaves Only Three Dutch Darts Players

Gian van Veen's first-round elimination at the PDC World Darts Championship leaves only three Dutch players remaining after Christmas, a significant drop from the record sixteen initial participants; Rob Cross and Dave Chisnall also lost early.

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Churandy Martina Retires, Embraces Happiness Over Medals

Dutch athlete Churandy Martina retired at age 40 after a career marked by five Olympic finals, a silver medal (later contested but kept due to an opponent's gesture), and a philosophy prioritizing happiness over material wealth; he'll now be a "Chief Smile Officer" at a Curaçao resort.

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Dutch Municipalities Urged to House Statusholders to Relieve Asylum Center Strain

The VNG and Aedes are urging Dutch municipalities to house an average of two statusholders per municipality to alleviate pressure on Ter Apel asylum center, where overcrowding leads to €50,000 daily fines; this aims to prevent a recurrence of the crisis and provide faster integration.

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