Netherlands to Sell Only Legal Marijuana in 10 Cities Starting April 7, 2024
Starting April 7, 2024, 10 Dutch cities will transition 75 cannabis cafes to exclusively selling legally-produced marijuana, aiming to curb crime by eliminating the illegal production and distribution channels of the current "tolerated" policy.
Netherlands to Sell Only Legal Marijuana in 10 Cities Starting April 7, 2024
Starting April 7, 2024, 10 Dutch cities will transition 75 cannabis cafes to exclusively selling legally-produced marijuana, aiming to curb crime by eliminating the illegal production and distribution channels of the current "tolerated" policy.
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44% Bias Score
"Three Arrested After Hague Apartment Explosions Kill Six"
"Three men were arrested in The Hague following the explosion of an apartment building on Saturday, killing six and injuring four; the cause remains under investigation, and authorities have ruled out a gas leak or drug lab."
"Three Arrested After Hague Apartment Explosions Kill Six"
"Three men were arrested in The Hague following the explosion of an apartment building on Saturday, killing six and injuring four; the cause remains under investigation, and authorities have ruled out a gas leak or drug lab."
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36% Bias Score
CDA and ChristenUnie Reverse Support for Controversial Migration Motion
Following public backlash, the CDA and ChristenUnie withdrew support for a VVD motion calling for research into the values of Dutch people with a migration background, highlighting the political sensitivity surrounding integration and potential discrimination.
CDA and ChristenUnie Reverse Support for Controversial Migration Motion
Following public backlash, the CDA and ChristenUnie withdrew support for a VVD motion calling for research into the values of Dutch people with a migration background, highlighting the political sensitivity surrounding integration and potential discrimination.
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56% Bias Score
Netherlands Intensifies Border Controls for Six Months
On Monday, the Netherlands started six-month-long enhanced border checks at various points, including border regions and specific airports, to curb illegal migration as proposed by the right-wing coalition; concerns about the impacts on local communities exist.
Netherlands Intensifies Border Controls for Six Months
On Monday, the Netherlands started six-month-long enhanced border checks at various points, including border regions and specific airports, to curb illegal migration as proposed by the right-wing coalition; concerns about the impacts on local communities exist.
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36% Bias Score
Corbeau Seeks Success in Budapest Amidst Coaching Changes and Relocation
Dutch Olympic bronze medalist Caspar Corbeau is competing in the World Aquatics Championships in Budapest this week, aiming to improve on his Olympic performance despite recent coaching changes and an upcoming move to a new training facility in Eindhoven.
Corbeau Seeks Success in Budapest Amidst Coaching Changes and Relocation
Dutch Olympic bronze medalist Caspar Corbeau is competing in the World Aquatics Championships in Budapest this week, aiming to improve on his Olympic performance despite recent coaching changes and an upcoming move to a new training facility in Eindhoven.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Olympic Swimmer Competes in Budapest
Dutch swimmer Caspar Corbeau, bronze medalist at the Paris Olympics, is competing in the World Short Course Championships in Budapest this week to gain experience and improve his times despite a recent coaching change and an impending move of the national training center to Eindhoven.
Dutch Olympic Swimmer Competes in Budapest
Dutch swimmer Caspar Corbeau, bronze medalist at the Paris Olympics, is competing in the World Short Course Championships in Budapest this week to gain experience and improve his times despite a recent coaching change and an impending move of the national training center to Eindhoven.
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36% Bias Score
Netherlands Ranks Last in Labor Shortages, Threatening Economic Growth
A new report reveals the Netherlands ranks last among 89 major economies for labor shortages, leading to a declining business climate (rated 6/10) and 20% of companies considering relocation due to government policy instability and planned research budget cuts of €200 million.
Netherlands Ranks Last in Labor Shortages, Threatening Economic Growth
A new report reveals the Netherlands ranks last among 89 major economies for labor shortages, leading to a declining business climate (rated 6/10) and 20% of companies considering relocation due to government policy instability and planned research budget cuts of €200 million.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Green Space Decreases 25% Since 2019
A new study reveals a 25% decrease in average green space per residential address in the Netherlands since 2019, despite government initiatives, impacting biodiversity and public health due to increased urbanization and insufficient funding for greening projects.
Dutch Green Space Decreases 25% Since 2019
A new study reveals a 25% decrease in average green space per residential address in the Netherlands since 2019, despite government initiatives, impacting biodiversity and public health due to increased urbanization and insufficient funding for greening projects.
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40% Bias Score
Netherlands Withdraws Pesticide Reduction Bill
The Dutch cabinet withdrew a bill to reduce pesticide use, citing legal and implementation risks, reversing a 2022 parliamentary decision that included agricultural sectors. The move is opposed by the PvdD but supported by the VVD, highlighting political tensions surrounding environmental regulation...
Netherlands Withdraws Pesticide Reduction Bill
The Dutch cabinet withdrew a bill to reduce pesticide use, citing legal and implementation risks, reversing a 2022 parliamentary decision that included agricultural sectors. The move is opposed by the PvdD but supported by the VVD, highlighting political tensions surrounding environmental regulation...
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Social Cohesion Stable, but Education Gap Widens
Despite stable overall trust, a new SCP report reveals significant disparities in the Netherlands based on education levels, with those holding higher education demonstrating substantially higher trust than those with basic or vocational education, highlighting a need for policies that address educa...
Dutch Social Cohesion Stable, but Education Gap Widens
Despite stable overall trust, a new SCP report reveals significant disparities in the Netherlands based on education levels, with those holding higher education demonstrating substantially higher trust than those with basic or vocational education, highlighting a need for policies that address educa...
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24% Bias Score
Ede Hostage Situation Highlights Mental Healthcare Deficiencies
On Saturday, March 25, Corné H. held four employees of Café Petticoat in Ede hostage for seven hours, threatening them with knives and falsely claiming to have explosives; afterwards, the victims received matching tattoos.
Ede Hostage Situation Highlights Mental Healthcare Deficiencies
On Saturday, March 25, Corné H. held four employees of Café Petticoat in Ede hostage for seven hours, threatening them with knives and falsely claiming to have explosives; afterwards, the victims received matching tattoos.
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36% Bias Score
Ten Notable Architectural Projects in the Netherlands
Ten notable architectural projects in the Netherlands, completed recently, showcase diverse styles and functions, from residential and commercial buildings to cultural institutions, reflecting innovative design approaches, material choices, and integration with existing urban landscapes.
Ten Notable Architectural Projects in the Netherlands
Ten notable architectural projects in the Netherlands, completed recently, showcase diverse styles and functions, from residential and commercial buildings to cultural institutions, reflecting innovative design approaches, material choices, and integration with existing urban landscapes.
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8% Bias Score