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Dutch Prosecution Service Faces Criticism Amidst Growing Caseload and Out-of-Court Settlement Increase

The Dutch prosecution service settled 53,000 cases out of court in 2023, a 3% increase from the previous year, but faces criticism for plans to expand out-of-court penalties without sufficient judicial consultation, potentially leading to lighter sentences and undermining judges' roles while struggl...

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Amsterdam Schools to Phase Out External Teacher Hiring

Amsterdam's primary schools, encompassing over 4,600 full-time positions across Amsterdam, Weesp, Diemen, and Duivendrecht, are phasing out external teacher hires to improve education quality and save money, with the goal of prioritizing permanent staff and reducing the reliance on temporary workers...

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Nancy Ajram's Return to Netherlands Highlights Global Pop Star's Influence

Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram, known for her catchy pop music and diverse repertoire, returned to the Netherlands after 15 years for a sold-out concert honoring women; her global popularity is evident in her widespread fan base, including American singer Billie Eilish, and her influence extends to usi...

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VZV's Unexpected Rise to Dutch Handball Final

The small Dutch village of 't Veld's handball club, VZV, is competing in a best-of-three final series against SEW for their first-ever national championship title, a culmination of years of support from former pastor Theo Vertelman, who predicted their victory, and intense community involvement.

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Mauro Júnior Open to Netherlands Call-Up, But Won't Renounce Brazilian Citizenship

PSV's Mauro Júnior, a versatile 26-year-old Brazilian, is open to playing for the Netherlands but refuses to give up his Brazilian citizenship, despite meeting residency requirements; he recently extended his contract with PSV until 2029.

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Tilburg's Sacramentskerk Regains its Spire After 30 Years

The Sacramentskerk in Tilburg, Netherlands, has a new 21.5-meter spire after its previous one was removed in 1992 due to war damage and deterioration; the nearly 28,000 kg spire, made of steel and special glass, cost approximately €500,000 and was installed today, requiring temporary road closures a...

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Nieuwegein Stabbing: 29-Year-Old Suspect Claims Drug-Induced Psychosis

An 11-year-old girl was fatally stabbed in Nieuwegein, Netherlands, on February; a 29-year-old man, Hamzah L., has been arrested and claims he was hallucinating due to drug use at the time of the incident. He is currently in pre-trial detention and will undergo a psychiatric evaluation.

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Record Low Rainfall in Netherlands Leads to Severe Drought

The Netherlands experienced record low rainfall in March 2025, resulting in a severe drought, prompting local water restrictions and highlighting the need for improved water management strategies.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Vollering Wins Second Consecutive Vuelta Femenina, Dutch Cyclists Dominate

Demi Vollering won the 2024 Vuelta Femenina, marking her second consecutive victory and the fifth consecutive win for a Dutch cyclist, with Dutch cyclists winning every stage and all classification jerseys.

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Death of Criminologist Wouter Buikhuisen: Legacy of the "Buikhuisen Affair

Criminologist Wouter Buikhuisen, known for the controversial "Buikhuisen Affair" surrounding his research on genetics and criminal behavior, died on Tuesday at 91; the affair, marked by intense public criticism and death threats, led to his departure from Leiden University but concluded with a recon...

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Tilburg's 'Church without a Spire' Gets a New €500,000 Spire

Tilburg's Sacramentskerk, nicknamed the 'Church without a Spire' for decades, now has a new 21.5-meter spire made of steel and special glass costing €500,000, largely funded by the municipality, after its old spire was removed in 1992 due to structural issues.

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Netherlands Presses EU to Investigate Israel Over Gaza Actions

The Netherlands is urging the EU to investigate potential Israeli violations of their association agreement due to Israel's actions in Gaza, including the blockade of humanitarian aid resulting in over 50,000 deaths, and vetoed an EU-Israel action plan. This follows previous insufficient responses f...

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