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Netherlands Increases Emergency Preparedness to 72 Hours
The Netherlands raised its emergency preparedness advice from 48 to 72 hours of self-sufficiency due to global instability, urging citizens, businesses, and municipalities to prepare for potential crises like cyberattacks or war, focusing on food, water, and power.
Netherlands Increases Emergency Preparedness to 72 Hours
The Netherlands raised its emergency preparedness advice from 48 to 72 hours of self-sufficiency due to global instability, urging citizens, businesses, and municipalities to prepare for potential crises like cyberattacks or war, focusing on food, water, and power.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Music Industry: Persistent Gender Inequality Despite Some Progress
A BumaStemra study reveals that despite some progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in the Dutch music industry, comprising only 16% of its members in 2024 and holding only 3% of the top 100 earners' income. A persistent gender pay gap and lack of recognition highlight ongoing challen...
Dutch Music Industry: Persistent Gender Inequality Despite Some Progress
A BumaStemra study reveals that despite some progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in the Dutch music industry, comprising only 16% of its members in 2024 and holding only 3% of the top 100 earners' income. A persistent gender pay gap and lack of recognition highlight ongoing challen...
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36% Bias Score
€1 Billion in Unclaimed Dutch Social Benefits in 2021
Over €1 billion in Dutch rental, care, and child benefits remained unclaimed in 2021 due to factors including complex application processes, digital literacy barriers, and past negative experiences with benefit clawbacks, disproportionately affecting self-employed individuals and recent retirees.
€1 Billion in Unclaimed Dutch Social Benefits in 2021
Over €1 billion in Dutch rental, care, and child benefits remained unclaimed in 2021 due to factors including complex application processes, digital literacy barriers, and past negative experiences with benefit clawbacks, disproportionately affecting self-employed individuals and recent retirees.
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28% Bias Score
Dutch Mechanics Stage Nationwide Strike for 7% Pay Raise
Approximately 300 auto, motorcycle, and bicycle mechanics across the Netherlands participated in a nationwide strike today, demanding a 7% pay increase and improved working conditions, due to a significant disparity between union demands and the employers' 2.3% offer; the strike has caused significa...
Dutch Mechanics Stage Nationwide Strike for 7% Pay Raise
Approximately 300 auto, motorcycle, and bicycle mechanics across the Netherlands participated in a nationwide strike today, demanding a 7% pay increase and improved working conditions, due to a significant disparity between union demands and the employers' 2.3% offer; the strike has caused significa...
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Grid Operator Stedin Faces Capacity Crisis Amid Green Energy Transition
To avoid power outages in 2024, Dutch grid operator Stedin used reserve capacity, highlighting critical grid strain impacting businesses and households due to insufficient infrastructure to support the transition to green energy; the company invested €1.096 billion but still faces local bottlenecks,...
Dutch Grid Operator Stedin Faces Capacity Crisis Amid Green Energy Transition
To avoid power outages in 2024, Dutch grid operator Stedin used reserve capacity, highlighting critical grid strain impacting businesses and households due to insufficient infrastructure to support the transition to green energy; the company invested €1.096 billion but still faces local bottlenecks,...
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40% Bias Score
Amsterdam Court Allows Use of Secret Recordings in Kasem Bribery Investigation
An Amsterdam court ruled on February 11th that secretly recorded conversations from 2019, involving former lawyer Khalid Kasem, can be used in a bribery and fraud investigation, despite claims of attorney-client privilege; the court prioritized the public interest in uncovering the truth.
Amsterdam Court Allows Use of Secret Recordings in Kasem Bribery Investigation
An Amsterdam court ruled on February 11th that secretly recorded conversations from 2019, involving former lawyer Khalid Kasem, can be used in a bribery and fraud investigation, despite claims of attorney-client privilege; the court prioritized the public interest in uncovering the truth.
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44% Bias Score
Netherlands Lags in Meeting Ammonia Emission Targets Despite Progress on Air Quality
A new PBL report reveals that while the Netherlands is on track to meet air quality goals, primarily due to reduced nitrogen oxide emissions, it significantly lags in achieving ammonia emission targets, largely due to agricultural practices, necessitating urgent policy changes and potentially major ...
Netherlands Lags in Meeting Ammonia Emission Targets Despite Progress on Air Quality
A new PBL report reveals that while the Netherlands is on track to meet air quality goals, primarily due to reduced nitrogen oxide emissions, it significantly lags in achieving ammonia emission targets, largely due to agricultural practices, necessitating urgent policy changes and potentially major ...
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Prison Data Breach: Murder Suspect Accessed Confidential Case Files
A Dutch double murder suspect, Richard K., received confidential case files of other crimes while in prison, including details of a 2023 murder and robbery committed by teenagers; the Public Prosecutor's Office confirmed the error and reported it to the data protection authority.
Dutch Prison Data Breach: Murder Suspect Accessed Confidential Case Files
A Dutch double murder suspect, Richard K., received confidential case files of other crimes while in prison, including details of a 2023 murder and robbery committed by teenagers; the Public Prosecutor's Office confirmed the error and reported it to the data protection authority.
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24% Bias Score
Netherlands increases emergency preparedness to 72 hours
The Netherlands increased its recommended emergency preparedness supplies from 48 to 72 hours due to the war in Ukraine and other global uncertainties, prompting individuals, businesses, and municipalities to prepare for potential crises.
Netherlands increases emergency preparedness to 72 hours
The Netherlands increased its recommended emergency preparedness supplies from 48 to 72 hours due to the war in Ukraine and other global uncertainties, prompting individuals, businesses, and municipalities to prepare for potential crises.
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32% Bias Score
Rotterdam Tram and Car Collision: Both Drivers Arrested for DUI
In Rotterdam, a tram and a car collided at the Wolphaertsbocht intersection around 8:30 am, resulting in the arrests of both drivers for driving under the influence; neither was injured but the damage was significant.
Rotterdam Tram and Car Collision: Both Drivers Arrested for DUI
In Rotterdam, a tram and a car collided at the Wolphaertsbocht intersection around 8:30 am, resulting in the arrests of both drivers for driving under the influence; neither was injured but the damage was significant.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Child Welfare System Fails; Severe Abuse Case Prompts Reform Calls
A 10-year-old girl in Vlaardingen, Netherlands, suffered near-fatal abuse from her foster parents, exposing systemic failures in the Dutch child welfare system, leading to apologies from four state secretaries and calls for reforms to increase accountability and child protection.
Dutch Child Welfare System Fails; Severe Abuse Case Prompts Reform Calls
A 10-year-old girl in Vlaardingen, Netherlands, suffered near-fatal abuse from her foster parents, exposing systemic failures in the Dutch child welfare system, leading to apologies from four state secretaries and calls for reforms to increase accountability and child protection.
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52% Bias Score
Amsterdam Soccer Violence: Jail Time Sought for Antisemitic Attacks on Maccabi Fans
Following violence against Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Amsterdam after an Ajax match in November 2022, the Public Prosecutor is seeking jail sentences for two men: Cenk D. (27) faces two months, Kamal I. (22) faces twelve months (four suspended), and Mohammed B. (26) faces 11 days. The violence involve...
Amsterdam Soccer Violence: Jail Time Sought for Antisemitic Attacks on Maccabi Fans
Following violence against Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Amsterdam after an Ajax match in November 2022, the Public Prosecutor is seeking jail sentences for two men: Cenk D. (27) faces two months, Kamal I. (22) faces twelve months (four suspended), and Mohammed B. (26) faces 11 days. The violence involve...
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56% Bias Score
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