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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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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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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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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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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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Optimal Parental Financial Support for Students: Balancing Needs and Self-Reliance

Experts debate the ideal level of parental financial support for students, weighing essential costs against supplemental extras like driving lessons and study abroad programs, emphasizing the importance of fostering self-reliance.

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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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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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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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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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Renowned Chef Jonnie Boer Dies at 60, Leaving Legacy in Zwolle

Jonnie Boer, owner of Zwolle's three-Michelin-starred restaurant De Librije, died Wednesday at 60 from a pulmonary embolism; Zwolle residents are mourning his death, leaving flowers at the restaurant, which plans to reopen next week.

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Dutch Mental Health Experts Urge Broader Euthanasia Assessment

Dutch mental health professionals are advocating for broader involvement in euthanasia decisions for mental suffering, citing potential biases and the need for more holistic patient assessment; 219 such requests were granted in 2024, up from 138 in 2023.

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