Record-High Dutch Electricity Prices Hit Dynamic Contracts
Due to low wind and solar energy and gas plant maintenance, Dutch electricity prices surged 50% today, reaching \u20ac1.2 per kWh for 350,000 households with dynamic contracts, while others remain unaffected.
Record-High Dutch Electricity Prices Hit Dynamic Contracts
Due to low wind and solar energy and gas plant maintenance, Dutch electricity prices surged 50% today, reaching \u20ac1.2 per kWh for 350,000 households with dynamic contracts, while others remain unaffected.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Zzp Regulations Impact Vulnerable Migrants
An informational meeting in Haarlem helped refugees and migrants understand upcoming changes to Dutch self-employed (zzp) regulations, revealing widespread unawareness of tax and labor rights among those unknowingly working as zzp'ers, some of whom accumulated significant debt due to this lack of kn...
Dutch Zzp Regulations Impact Vulnerable Migrants
An informational meeting in Haarlem helped refugees and migrants understand upcoming changes to Dutch self-employed (zzp) regulations, revealing widespread unawareness of tax and labor rights among those unknowingly working as zzp'ers, some of whom accumulated significant debt due to this lack of kn...
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Air Travel: 25% of Population Accounts for 75% of Flights
A study by the KiM reveals that 25% of the Dutch population took 75% of the 15 million flights from September 2023 to August 2024, with climate concerns now the leading reason for not flying.
Dutch Air Travel: 25% of Population Accounts for 75% of Flights
A study by the KiM reveals that 25% of the Dutch population took 75% of the 15 million flights from September 2023 to August 2024, with climate concerns now the leading reason for not flying.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Government Scales Back Pipeline Project, Leaving Hazardous Rail Transport Unchanged
The Dutch government decided to limit the Delta Rhine Corridor pipeline project to hydrogen and CO2 transport, leaving hazardous materials like ammonia and LPG to continue traveling by rail through South Netherlands, despite concerns over safety and the hindrance to housing development.
Dutch Government Scales Back Pipeline Project, Leaving Hazardous Rail Transport Unchanged
The Dutch government decided to limit the Delta Rhine Corridor pipeline project to hydrogen and CO2 transport, leaving hazardous materials like ammonia and LPG to continue traveling by rail through South Netherlands, despite concerns over safety and the hindrance to housing development.
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52% Bias Score
Southern Netherlands Criticizes Partial Pipeline Plan, Citing Safety Risks
The Dutch government's decision to limit a new pipeline to hydrogen and CO2, despite plans to include other hazardous substances like ammonia and LPG, faces criticism from Southern Netherlands. The region fears increased risks and delays in development due to continued hazardous rail transport.
Southern Netherlands Criticizes Partial Pipeline Plan, Citing Safety Risks
The Dutch government's decision to limit a new pipeline to hydrogen and CO2, despite plans to include other hazardous substances like ammonia and LPG, faces criticism from Southern Netherlands. The region fears increased risks and delays in development due to continued hazardous rail transport.
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60% Bias Score
"Chelsea defeats FC Twente 6-1 in Champions League Group Stage"
"FC Twente lost 6-1 to Chelsea in the Champions League group stage, leaving them third in Group B with three points after five matches; Chelsea secured first place."
"Chelsea defeats FC Twente 6-1 in Champions League Group Stage"
"FC Twente lost 6-1 to Chelsea in the Champions League group stage, leaving them third in Group B with three points after five matches; Chelsea secured first place."
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4% Bias Score
Dutch Integration Debate Shifts Focus from Assimilation to Societal Cohesion
The Netherlands' integration debate shifts from immigrant assimilation to societal cohesion, despite positive CBS data on employment, education, and housing among immigrants; however, government policy focuses on cultural norms, generating controversy and highlighting a need for inclusive, local sol...
Dutch Integration Debate Shifts Focus from Assimilation to Societal Cohesion
The Netherlands' integration debate shifts from immigrant assimilation to societal cohesion, despite positive CBS data on employment, education, and housing among immigrants; however, government policy focuses on cultural norms, generating controversy and highlighting a need for inclusive, local sol...
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48% Bias Score
RDW strengthens fight against fraudulent car inspections
The Netherlands' RDW is strengthening its fight against fraudulent car inspections, revoking the licenses of 17 inspectors in 2023 and introducing mandatory reporting pauses from January 1, 2025, to prevent rapid-fire approvals and ensure road safety after 350 invalidated certificates in 2022.
RDW strengthens fight against fraudulent car inspections
The Netherlands' RDW is strengthening its fight against fraudulent car inspections, revoking the licenses of 17 inspectors in 2023 and introducing mandatory reporting pauses from January 1, 2025, to prevent rapid-fire approvals and ensure road safety after 350 invalidated certificates in 2022.
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36% Bias Score
Unequal Air Travel Distribution in the Netherlands: Climate Concerns Rise
A study reveals that 25% of Dutch residents account for 75% of the 15 million domestic flights between September 2023 and August 2024, with climate concerns now the leading reason for avoiding air travel.
Unequal Air Travel Distribution in the Netherlands: Climate Concerns Rise
A study reveals that 25% of Dutch residents account for 75% of the 15 million domestic flights between September 2023 and August 2024, with climate concerns now the leading reason for avoiding air travel.
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36% Bias Score
Lelystad Airport Favored for F-35 Expansion, Despite Regional Concerns
The Dutch Ministry of Defence selected Lelystad Airport as its preferred location for expanding F-35 fighter jet training due to minimal projected noise pollution, despite opposition from other regions like Drenthe; four alternative locations remain under consideration alongside plans for a new dirt...
Lelystad Airport Favored for F-35 Expansion, Despite Regional Concerns
The Dutch Ministry of Defence selected Lelystad Airport as its preferred location for expanding F-35 fighter jet training due to minimal projected noise pollution, despite opposition from other regions like Drenthe; four alternative locations remain under consideration alongside plans for a new dirt...
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40% Bias Score
German Border Controls Cause Traffic Surge, Exacerbating Safety Concerns on N35
The reintroduction of German border controls has caused a 20-25% surge in trucks on the N35 near Enschede, adding 2000 per week, exacerbating safety concerns on this already dangerous road with 34 accidents (some fatal) in 5km over 5 years. The Dutch government previously rejected funding for safety...
German Border Controls Cause Traffic Surge, Exacerbating Safety Concerns on N35
The reintroduction of German border controls has caused a 20-25% surge in trucks on the N35 near Enschede, adding 2000 per week, exacerbating safety concerns on this already dangerous road with 34 accidents (some fatal) in 5km over 5 years. The Dutch government previously rejected funding for safety...
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36% Bias Score
Miss Netherlands Pageant Ends After 35 Years
The Miss Netherlands pageant, running since 1989, is ending due to consistent criticism and changing societal views; it will be replaced by an online platform focused on women's empowerment.
Miss Netherlands Pageant Ends After 35 Years
The Miss Netherlands pageant, running since 1989, is ending due to consistent criticism and changing societal views; it will be replaced by an online platform focused on women's empowerment.
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60% Bias Score