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Lokaal Brabant Withdraws from Dutch Elections; FNP to Participate Nationally

Lokaal Brabant, a North Brabant regional party, withdrew from the upcoming Dutch Tweede Kamer elections due to insufficient preparation time, while the Friese partij FNP, aiming for two seats, plans a nationwide campaign starting in October.

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Groupcard Bankruptcy Leaves Dutch Municipalities with €14 Million in Losses

Groupcard, a Dutch company managing local gift cards for social programs, declared bankruptcy in June and July, resulting in an estimated €14 million loss affecting tens of thousands of people and roughly one-third of Dutch municipalities; investigations into potential financial mismanagement are un...

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Rise in Anti-LGBTQI+ Violence and Discrimination in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, reports of violence and discrimination against the LGBTQI+ community have risen by over 600 cases in four years, totaling over 2700 annually, forcing some to limit public displays of affection or identity, while others respond with increased activism.

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Eindhoven Graffiti Sparks Debate on Freedom of Expression

In Eindhoven, Netherlands, graffiti artist Niels Bakkerus's "Fuck Israel, Free Palestine" artwork prompted four police visits and eventual removal by municipal authorities, sparking debate on freedom of expression versus public order.

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Dutch Beach Volleyball Teams Advance at European Championships

In the European Beach Volleyball Championship's round of 16, Netherlands' Konink/Schoon defeated Austria's world number two Klinger sisters (21-23, 23-21, 15-12), advancing to the quarterfinals against Ukraine. Dutch men's teams Boermans/De Groot and BrouweVan de Velde also reached the quarterfinals...

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Mama wil weg": A Daughter's Reckoning with Suicide and Societal Pressures

Mirjam van Biemen's "Mama wil weg" reconstructs her mother's life and suicide through diaries and interviews, revealing the struggles of a woman with journalistic aspirations in a patriarchal society, raising questions about consent and societal pressures on women and mental health.

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Gender Equality
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NCTV Report Highlights Israeli Attempts to Influence Dutch Politics

The Dutch counter-terrorism agency NCTV reported that Israel is actively attempting to influence Dutch political discourse, citing a report distributed to Dutch political parties and media blaming pro-Palestinian groups for football violence, and public threats towards international institutions in ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Groupcard Bankruptcy Exposes €14 Million in Public Funds Loss

Groupcard, a Dutch company managing gift cards for over 100 municipalities, went bankrupt without the necessary license, resulting in a €14 million loss of public funds due to regulatory failures and the misappropriation of funds held in trust.

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Surge in Eritrean Asylum Applications in the Netherlands

During the second quarter of 2024, Eritrean asylum applications in the Netherlands surged to 1,175, exceeding Syrian applications and increasing overall applications by 17% compared to the previous quarter, primarily due to Eritrea's dire human rights situation and mandatory national service.

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No Poverty
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Dutch Police Receive 8.5% Pay Raise Amidst Recruitment Concerns

Dutch police officers receive an 8.5 percent salary increase and an early retirement option, addressing concerns about low pay, high workload, and recruitment challenges, while sparking debate about long-term financial impacts and the need for stronger law enforcement.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Groupcard Bankruptcy Leaves Dutch Municipalities Facing Financial Fallout

The bankruptcy of Groupcard, a company providing gift cards for social programs in approximately one-third of Dutch municipalities, has left hundreds of thousands of euros in community funds inaccessible, prompting legal action and forcing municipalities to compensate residents directly or find alte...

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Dutch Court Rules Stellantis Diesel Vehicles Contain Illegal Defeat Devices

A Dutch court ruled that Stellantis diesel vehicles (Opel, Peugeot, Citroën, DS) sold in the Netherlands since 2009 contain illegal defeat devices that manipulate emissions tests, resulting in higher nitrogen oxide emissions during normal driving than permitted; this follows a mass claim by three Du...

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