Sharp Rise in Explosive Attacks in the Netherlands
Dutch police have arrested 500 suspects in 1100 explosive attacks this year, a sharp increase from 212 in 2021, primarily using illegal fireworks ('cobras') due to the country's "fireworks culture", prompting calls for stricter regulations and conflict-resolution programs.
Sharp Rise in Explosive Attacks in the Netherlands
Dutch police have arrested 500 suspects in 1100 explosive attacks this year, a sharp increase from 212 in 2021, primarily using illegal fireworks ('cobras') due to the country's "fireworks culture", prompting calls for stricter regulations and conflict-resolution programs.
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40% Bias Score
Netherlands Maintains High Terrorism Threat Level Amidst Online Radicalization and Impending Release of High-Risk Terrorists
The Netherlands maintains its terrorism threat level at 4 (substantial), driven by persistent jihadist threats, accelerated online radicalization of youth influenced by the Gaza conflict, and the upcoming release of high-risk terrorists. Recent events include a fatal stabbing in Rotterdam with a ter...
Netherlands Maintains High Terrorism Threat Level Amidst Online Radicalization and Impending Release of High-Risk Terrorists
The Netherlands maintains its terrorism threat level at 4 (substantial), driven by persistent jihadist threats, accelerated online radicalization of youth influenced by the Gaza conflict, and the upcoming release of high-risk terrorists. Recent events include a fatal stabbing in Rotterdam with a ter...
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40% Bias Score
D66 Proposes EU-Wide Social Media Ban for Under-15s
The Dutch D66 party is proposing a European ban on social media use for children under 15, citing research showing that 10% of children are harmed by social media, a number expected to increase, impacting their sleep, school performance, and mental health.
D66 Proposes EU-Wide Social Media Ban for Under-15s
The Dutch D66 party is proposing a European ban on social media use for children under 15, citing research showing that 10% of children are harmed by social media, a number expected to increase, impacting their sleep, school performance, and mental health.
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60% Bias Score
Albert Heijn's Lekkerbekjes Wins 'Golden Windei' for Misleading Consumers
Albert Heijn's frozen Lekkerbekjes won Foodwatch's 2024 Golden Windei award for reducing fish content from 75 percent to 55 percent while keeping the weight unchanged by thickening the crust, prompting concerns about transparency and 'shrinkflation'.
Albert Heijn's Lekkerbekjes Wins 'Golden Windei' for Misleading Consumers
Albert Heijn's frozen Lekkerbekjes won Foodwatch's 2024 Golden Windei award for reducing fish content from 75 percent to 55 percent while keeping the weight unchanged by thickening the crust, prompting concerns about transparency and 'shrinkflation'.
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52% Bias Score
Curaçao Governor Highlights Kingdom Charter's Importance on 70th Anniversary
On Curaçao's 70th anniversary of the Kingdom Charter, Governor Lucille George-Wout stressed its importance for the island's autonomy, legal protection, and access to Dutch support in defense and diplomacy, urging citizens to understand its significance for their future.
Curaçao Governor Highlights Kingdom Charter's Importance on 70th Anniversary
On Curaçao's 70th anniversary of the Kingdom Charter, Governor Lucille George-Wout stressed its importance for the island's autonomy, legal protection, and access to Dutch support in defense and diplomacy, urging citizens to understand its significance for their future.
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44% Bias Score
Netherlands Faces Persistent Teacher Shortage
The Netherlands faces a severe teacher shortage affecting primary, secondary, and vocational education, with 7700 fewer full-time teachers in primary schools this year than last, despite a temporary increase due to the National Education Program. The shortage is expected to worsen due to rising stud...
Netherlands Faces Persistent Teacher Shortage
The Netherlands faces a severe teacher shortage affecting primary, secondary, and vocational education, with 7700 fewer full-time teachers in primary schools this year than last, despite a temporary increase due to the National Education Program. The shortage is expected to worsen due to rising stud...
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36% Bias Score
England's Euro 2025 Group Stage Draw Unveiled
England's Euro 2025 group stage draw places them in Group D alongside France, the Netherlands, and Wales, beginning July 5th against France in Zurich, then facing the Netherlands and Wales on July 9th and 13th.
England's Euro 2025 Group Stage Draw Unveiled
England's Euro 2025 group stage draw places them in Group D alongside France, the Netherlands, and Wales, beginning July 5th against France in Zurich, then facing the Netherlands and Wales on July 9th and 13th.
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24% Bias Score
Netherlands Maintains High Terrorist Threat Level Amidst Online Radicalization and Impending Release of High-Risk Prisoners
The Netherlands maintains a substantial terrorist threat level (4) due to persistent jihadist threats exacerbated by the Gaza conflict and the rapid online radicalization of youth, further complicated by the upcoming release of high-risk terrorists.
Netherlands Maintains High Terrorist Threat Level Amidst Online Radicalization and Impending Release of High-Risk Prisoners
The Netherlands maintains a substantial terrorist threat level (4) due to persistent jihadist threats exacerbated by the Gaza conflict and the rapid online radicalization of youth, further complicated by the upcoming release of high-risk terrorists.
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32% Bias Score
Six Arrested in Nijmegen Following Pro-Palestine Demonstration
Six individuals were arrested in Nijmegen today on a city bus following a reported incident of vandalism at Radboud University during a planned pro-Palestine demonstration; police allege open violence against property, while activists claim wrongful detainment of individuals unconnected to the vanda...
Six Arrested in Nijmegen Following Pro-Palestine Demonstration
Six individuals were arrested in Nijmegen today on a city bus following a reported incident of vandalism at Radboud University during a planned pro-Palestine demonstration; police allege open violence against property, while activists claim wrongful detainment of individuals unconnected to the vanda...
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48% Bias Score
Inter Milan Rout Lazio 6-0 in Serie A
Inter Milan defeated Lazio 6-0 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Monday, marking Lazio's first home loss and largest defeat in their 125-year history; Denzel Dumfries scored one goal and assisted another.
Inter Milan Rout Lazio 6-0 in Serie A
Inter Milan defeated Lazio 6-0 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Monday, marking Lazio's first home loss and largest defeat in their 125-year history; Denzel Dumfries scored one goal and assisted another.
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44% Bias Score
Curaçao Governor Highlights Kingdom Charter's 70th Anniversary
On Curaçao, Governor Lucille George-Wout celebrated 70 years of the Kingdom Charter, emphasizing its role in securing the island's autonomy, access to Dutch support, and global protection of citizens' rights, urging continued understanding and appreciation of its significance.
Curaçao Governor Highlights Kingdom Charter's 70th Anniversary
On Curaçao, Governor Lucille George-Wout celebrated 70 years of the Kingdom Charter, emphasizing its role in securing the island's autonomy, access to Dutch support, and global protection of citizens' rights, urging continued understanding and appreciation of its significance.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Court Overturns €700,000 in Fines Against Tata Steel for Coke Emissions
A Haarlem court overturned seven €100,000 fines against Tata Steel for exceeding permitted levels of raw coke emissions from its aging coke ovens, citing insufficiently substantiated decisions by the Omgevingsdienst Noordzeekanaalgebied; the dispute involves differing interpretations of the word "ve...
Dutch Court Overturns €700,000 in Fines Against Tata Steel for Coke Emissions
A Haarlem court overturned seven €100,000 fines against Tata Steel for exceeding permitted levels of raw coke emissions from its aging coke ovens, citing insufficiently substantiated decisions by the Omgevingsdienst Noordzeekanaalgebied; the dispute involves differing interpretations of the word "ve...
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48% Bias Score