Record Stem Cell Donations in Netherlands, but Future Growth Uncertain
A record 285 Dutch citizens donated stem cells in 2023, aiding patients with leukemia; including German donations, the total reached 323, yet the annual donor increase lags behind the desired rate, raising concerns for the future.
Record Stem Cell Donations in Netherlands, but Future Growth Uncertain
A record 285 Dutch citizens donated stem cells in 2023, aiding patients with leukemia; including German donations, the total reached 323, yet the annual donor increase lags behind the desired rate, raising concerns for the future.
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36% Bias Score
Columnist's Senior Advice Backfires, Sparks Generational Debate
A Dutch newspaper columnist's advice column for senior citizens sparked outrage, prompting an apology and a satirical counter-article offering 'rules' for younger generations, highlighting a generational communication gap.
Columnist's Senior Advice Backfires, Sparks Generational Debate
A Dutch newspaper columnist's advice column for senior citizens sparked outrage, prompting an apology and a satirical counter-article offering 'rules' for younger generations, highlighting a generational communication gap.
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72% Bias Score
Dutch Commission Urges Proactive Measures Against Systemic Government Discrimination
The Dutch State Commission against Discrimination and Racism urges the government to proactively address systemic discrimination in public services, citing the €9 billion toeslagenaffaire and €61 million student compensation as examples, proposing a discrimination test and a comprehensive government...
Dutch Commission Urges Proactive Measures Against Systemic Government Discrimination
The Dutch State Commission against Discrimination and Racism urges the government to proactively address systemic discrimination in public services, citing the €9 billion toeslagenaffaire and €61 million student compensation as examples, proposing a discrimination test and a comprehensive government...
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20% Bias Score
Dutch Government Urged to Tackle Systemic Discrimination in Public Services
The Dutch State Commission on Discrimination and Racism advises the government to implement a discrimination test, create a comprehensive plan to combat discrimination in public services, and for politicians to lead by example, urging that the current reactive approach must change to prevent further...
Dutch Government Urged to Tackle Systemic Discrimination in Public Services
The Dutch State Commission on Discrimination and Racism advises the government to implement a discrimination test, create a comprehensive plan to combat discrimination in public services, and for politicians to lead by example, urging that the current reactive approach must change to prevent further...
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36% Bias Score
RET Alleviates Dutch Grid Overload by Sharing Excess Metro Power
Rotterdam's RET is providing excess electricity from its metro network to other parties, starting today, to help alleviate the overloaded national electricity grid; two clients are already using the network for electric vehicle charging.
RET Alleviates Dutch Grid Overload by Sharing Excess Metro Power
Rotterdam's RET is providing excess electricity from its metro network to other parties, starting today, to help alleviate the overloaded national electricity grid; two clients are already using the network for electric vehicle charging.
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36% Bias Score
Van Empel Wins Third Consecutive World Cup Cyclocross Race
Fem van Empel won the Benidorm World Cup Cyclocross race for the third time, edging out Lucinda Brand in a sprint finish; Thibau Nys won the men's race.
Van Empel Wins Third Consecutive World Cup Cyclocross Race
Fem van Empel won the Benidorm World Cup Cyclocross race for the third time, edging out Lucinda Brand in a sprint finish; Thibau Nys won the men's race.
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20% Bias Score
Mental Health of Dutch Young Adults: Half Report Poor Well-being
The 2024 Health Monitor Young Adults reveals that approximately half of Dutch 16-25 year-olds rate their mental health as poor to very poor, with those aged 21-25, living alone, or struggling financially most affected; however, slight improvements are seen compared to 2022.
Mental Health of Dutch Young Adults: Half Report Poor Well-being
The 2024 Health Monitor Young Adults reveals that approximately half of Dutch 16-25 year-olds rate their mental health as poor to very poor, with those aged 21-25, living alone, or struggling financially most affected; however, slight improvements are seen compared to 2022.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Government Urged to Tackle Systemic Discrimination in Public Services
The Dutch State Commission against Discrimination and Racism advises the government to implement a discrimination test, create a comprehensive plan to tackle discrimination in public services, and reward whistleblowers who highlight potentially discriminatory policies, citing the high costs of past ...
Dutch Government Urged to Tackle Systemic Discrimination in Public Services
The Dutch State Commission against Discrimination and Racism advises the government to implement a discrimination test, create a comprehensive plan to tackle discrimination in public services, and reward whistleblowers who highlight potentially discriminatory policies, citing the high costs of past ...
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24% Bias Score
Dutch Government's Anti-Discrimination Strategy Deemed Ineffective
A Dutch parliamentary committee criticized the government's ineffective strategy against discrimination in public services, citing the childcare benefits scandal and DUO's discriminatory practices as examples, recommending a long-term plan to avoid future scandals and high compensation costs.
Dutch Government's Anti-Discrimination Strategy Deemed Ineffective
A Dutch parliamentary committee criticized the government's ineffective strategy against discrimination in public services, citing the childcare benefits scandal and DUO's discriminatory practices as examples, recommending a long-term plan to avoid future scandals and high compensation costs.
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28% Bias Score
Nine-Year Sentence Demanded for Man Accused of Child Sexual Abuse in the Netherlands
A Dutch court heard a case today against 47-year-old Fred K. accused of sexually abusing his daughter and niece, and coercing dozens of girls into sending him sexually explicit photos via Snapchat; prosecutors demanded a nine-year prison sentence.
Nine-Year Sentence Demanded for Man Accused of Child Sexual Abuse in the Netherlands
A Dutch court heard a case today against 47-year-old Fred K. accused of sexually abusing his daughter and niece, and coercing dozens of girls into sending him sexually explicit photos via Snapchat; prosecutors demanded a nine-year prison sentence.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Banks' €1.4 Billion Anti-Money Laundering Cost Prompts Regulatory Review
Dutch Finance Minister Heinen reveals that banks spend €1.4 billion yearly on anti-money laundering checks, employing 13,000 staff, impacting consumers and businesses, prompting a review of regulations.
Dutch Banks' €1.4 Billion Anti-Money Laundering Cost Prompts Regulatory Review
Dutch Finance Minister Heinen reveals that banks spend €1.4 billion yearly on anti-money laundering checks, employing 13,000 staff, impacting consumers and businesses, prompting a review of regulations.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Minister Proposes Bank Data Sharing for Anti-Money Laundering
Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen proposed allowing banks to share client data for anti-money laundering investigations to reduce the current €1.4 billion annual cost and improve efficiency, despite privacy concerns, and plans to discuss this with the privacy watchdog AP.
Dutch Minister Proposes Bank Data Sharing for Anti-Money Laundering
Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen proposed allowing banks to share client data for anti-money laundering investigations to reduce the current €1.4 billion annual cost and improve efficiency, despite privacy concerns, and plans to discuss this with the privacy watchdog AP.
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48% Bias Score