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Schiphol's Noise Pollution: Years of Illegal Tolerance Faces Legal Challenge

The Dutch government's decade-long tolerance of Schiphol Airport exceeding noise limits is deemed legally vulnerable by the ILT, facing legal challenges and violating EU regulations, with residents lacking legal recourse and a legal solution not expected until 2026.

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Dutch Prosecution Apologizes for Mishandling Wim Hof Abuse Report

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service apologized to Wim Hof's ex-wife for failing to investigate her 2010 report of physical and mental abuse, admitting mistakes were made in handling the case; the incident involved abuse allegations spanning nine years, including a confirmed 2010 assault on their so...

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Gender Equality
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Dutch Tax Rules Reduce Holiday Pay for Low-Income Part-Time Workers

New tax rules in the Netherlands caused a decrease in holiday pay for part-time workers earning €1000 gross per month, receiving €213 less than last year, while those earning less than €1000 receive the same and those earning more than €2000 receive more.

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Reduced Inequality
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KNVB Investigates Potential Match-Fixing in Dutch Futsal Game

The KNVB is investigating a potential match-fixing incident in a Dutch futsal game between ZVC Veenendaal and DZV Den Bosch after DZV won 23-3, a result that unexpectedly eliminated SC Olympic from the playoffs despite their own victory.

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NOS Correspondents Win Tegel Award for Syrian Conflict Reporting

NOS correspondents Daisy Mohr and Edmée van Rijn won a Tegel award for their frontline reporting from the Middle East, focusing on Syria's post-Assad regime, including a visit to the notorious Sednaya prison; other Tegel awards recognized reporting on housing, a toxic waste scandal, an interview wit...

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Extended Parental Leave Proposed to Solve Dutch Childcare Shortage

Dutch economists propose extending paid parental leave to a year to alleviate childcare staff shortages, potentially freeing up 11,000 workers and improving child development, contrasting with the government's recent postponement of a plan for nearly free childcare.

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Local Food Initiatives Offer Solution to Netherlands' Food System Challenges

Local and regional food initiatives in the Netherlands are successfully tackling issues such as environmental degradation and rising obesity rates, which national efforts have failed to address, by fostering direct connections between consumers and producers and prioritizing sustainability.

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Zero Hunger
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Rise in Fraudulent Dutch Driver's Licenses and ID Cards

In the Netherlands, fraudulent driver's licenses and identity cards are increasingly common, surpassing passport forgery due to their frequent use and easier replication, though overall identity fraud rates remain stable; authorities are improving detection via training and technology.

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Dutch Government Criticized for Slow Vaccine Rollout, Endangering Vulnerable Groups

A coalition of Dutch healthcare organizations criticizes the government's slow vaccine rollout, citing delays in implementing new flu vaccines that could prevent serious heart problems in at-risk individuals, leaving vulnerable groups unprotected and calling for improved vaccination policies.

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Dutch Amateur Sports Clubs Face Volunteer Shortage Due to Increased Legal Risks

In the Netherlands, increasing legal and financial risks are deterring volunteers from serving on amateur sports club boards, causing a significant decline in volunteer participation and potentially threatening the existence of many clubs due to complex regulations and personal liability for club de...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Extending Parental Leave Proposed to Solve Dutch Childcare Shortage

Dutch economists propose extending paid parental leave to six months or a year to alleviate a childcare worker shortage, improve infant development, and reduce high childcare costs, contrasting with the government's delayed plans for near-free childcare.

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Dutch Gender Pay Gap Narrows to 10.5 Percent in 2024

In 2024, the average hourly wage for women in the Netherlands was 10.5 percent lower than for men, a decrease from 19 percent in 2010, primarily due to increased women's education and higher minimum wages; however, large companies still show a significant gap.

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Gender Equality

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