Tag #Netherlands

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Eurovision Selection: Claude's Unexpected Win and New EBU Measures

21-year-old Claude, unexpectedly chosen for Eurovision, kept his candidacy secret until Monday, highlighting new EBU measures prioritizing artist well-being and the potential global impact of his song.

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Quality Education
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New NS Train Schedule Fails to Address Persistent Issues

The new NS train schedule in the Netherlands, launched on December 15th, 2023, hasn't resolved persistent issues like train breakdowns and delays, despite increased service frequency; a 93-year-old passenger experienced a delay due to a train malfunction in Zwolle.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Nobian Pioneers Dutch Industrial Decarbonization with 2030 Carbon Neutrality Goal

Nobian, a Dutch salt producer, will become CO2-neutral by 2030, ten years ahead of schedule, thanks to a €185 million government subsidy enabling a switch to electricity in their Delfzijl and Hengelo plants, reducing annual emissions by 525 kilotons.

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Climate Action
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Dutch Olympian's Gold Medal Spurs 3x3 Basketball Boom

Dutch basketball player Worthy de Jong won a gold medal in the Paris 2024 Olympics, significantly increasing the sport's popularity and leading to numerous media appearances and endorsements; however, his success is intertwined with the emotional reality of his mother's illness.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Dutch Entrepreneurs Face Fraud Trial Over COVID-19 Mask Deal

Three Dutch entrepreneurs stand trial in Rotterdam for allegedly defrauding the government and private companies during the COVID-19 pandemic by profiting millions from a mask deal, using a commercial business structure despite claiming non-profit status; the case involves 17,000 pages of evidence a...

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Reduced Inequality
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Netherlands Approves Increased Penalties for Hate Crimes

The Dutch House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill to increase penalties for hate crimes by one-third, with broad support except from a few parties raising concerns about freedom of speech; the bill now moves to the Senate.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Dutch War Archive Access Restricted Due to Privacy Concerns

Due to privacy concerns raised by the Dutch Data Protection Authority, access to the digitized Dutch war archive will be limited to a study room at the National Archives, starting in the first quarter of 2024, allowing researchers and relatives access while safeguarding the privacy of living individ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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A15 Viaduct Near Valburg Closed to Heavy Vehicles Due to Structural Concerns

Heavy vehicles over 30 tons are banned from the A15 viaduct near Valburg, Netherlands, starting tomorrow, due to structural issues discovered by Rijkswaterstaat involving a design flaw and damage from road salt. Rijkswaterstaat will conduct further research over the next few months.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Van Lienden Trial, Pelicot Verdict, and Putin's Address: A Day of Key Events"

Today, the trial of Sywert van Lienden for a face mask deal begins in Rotterdam, while the verdict in Gisèle Pelicot's rape case is expected in Avignon, France. Vladimir Putin will also give his annual address.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Rodeo Collapse Exposes Tech Industry's Vulnerability to Fraud

Dutch software company Rodeo declared bankruptcy after an NRC investigation exposed fabricated growth figures and false claims of prestigious clients like Google and Meta; founder Pieter Vos is now under investigation by the Public Prosecution Service.

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Reduced Inequality
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Van Lienden Trial Begins Amidst Pelicot Verdict and EU Summit

Today marks the start of the Sywert van Lienden trial in Rotterdam, Netherlands, concerning a face mask deal, alongside the awaited verdict in the Gisèle Pelicot rape case in Avignon, France, and Putin's annual address; the EU summit addresses migration, Ukraine, and the Middle East.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Gelderland's Ambitious Small Nuclear Reactor Plan Faces Uncertainty

The Dutch province of Gelderland plans to build two small modular nuclear reactors by 2035 to meet its CO2 reduction targets, despite concerns about the technology's readiness and potential costs, with other provinces also exploring this option.

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