Helmond to revoke youth award from child abuse suspect
A 25-year-old Helmonder, who received a youth award in 2017 for volunteer work, is suspected of abusing 20 children under 12 between April 15, 2018, and September 18, 2023, at a daycare center and several babysitting locations; the mayor intends to revoke his award.
Helmond to revoke youth award from child abuse suspect
A 25-year-old Helmonder, who received a youth award in 2017 for volunteer work, is suspected of abusing 20 children under 12 between April 15, 2018, and September 18, 2023, at a daycare center and several babysitting locations; the mayor intends to revoke his award.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Nitrogen Plan Criticized for Lack of Detail and Funding
The Dutch cabinet's nitrogen reduction plan, presented by Minister Wiersma, faces sharp criticism for its lack of detail and timelines, sparking concern among coalition parties and opposition alike. The plan includes technical innovation, a new emissions policy, and a buyout scheme, but lacks specif...
Dutch Nitrogen Plan Criticized for Lack of Detail and Funding
The Dutch cabinet's nitrogen reduction plan, presented by Minister Wiersma, faces sharp criticism for its lack of detail and timelines, sparking concern among coalition parties and opposition alike. The plan includes technical innovation, a new emissions policy, and a buyout scheme, but lacks specif...
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48% Bias Score
Formula 1 departs Zandvoort after successful four-year return.
Formula 1 is leaving Zandvoort after a successful four-year run following a 36-year absence, due to concerns about declining future income, despite significant renovations and positive fan experiences.
Formula 1 departs Zandvoort after successful four-year return.
Formula 1 is leaving Zandvoort after a successful four-year run following a 36-year absence, due to concerns about declining future income, despite significant renovations and positive fan experiences.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Presenter Sentenced for Online Hate Speech
Dutch TV presenter Raisa Blommestijn was sentenced to 80 hours of community service (40 suspended) for online hate speech targeting Black people, exceeding the prosecution's request and sparking debate about freedom of speech.
Dutch Presenter Sentenced for Online Hate Speech
Dutch TV presenter Raisa Blommestijn was sentenced to 80 hours of community service (40 suspended) for online hate speech targeting Black people, exceeding the prosecution's request and sparking debate about freedom of speech.
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48% Bias Score
Naeher Retires After 2-1 USWNT Victory
Alyssa Naeher, after an 11-year career with the USWNT, concluded her international career with a 2-1 comeback win against the Netherlands on Tuesday, making six saves; the win marked the USWNT's 20th consecutive unbeaten game under head coach Emma Hayes, who praised Naeher as the greatest goalkeeper...
Naeher Retires After 2-1 USWNT Victory
Alyssa Naeher, after an 11-year career with the USWNT, concluded her international career with a 2-1 comeback win against the Netherlands on Tuesday, making six saves; the win marked the USWNT's 20th consecutive unbeaten game under head coach Emma Hayes, who praised Naeher as the greatest goalkeeper...
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32% Bias Score
Violence Erupts at Dutch Asylum Center Meeting
On December 2nd, 2024, council members in 's-Heerenberg, Netherlands, faced heavy fireworks and threats during a meeting about a new asylum center, resulting in injuries and highlighting a national trend of violence against local officials.
Violence Erupts at Dutch Asylum Center Meeting
On December 2nd, 2024, council members in 's-Heerenberg, Netherlands, faced heavy fireworks and threats during a meeting about a new asylum center, resulting in injuries and highlighting a national trend of violence against local officials.
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52% Bias Score
Rotterdam to Halt Asylum Seeker Support, 33 Face Eviction
Rotterdam will stop providing shelter to 33 out of 45 asylum seekers on January 1st, 2024, due to a lack of government funding, while 12 vulnerable individuals will receive temporary care until June 1st, creating a legal challenge and highlighting the financial burden on cities.
Rotterdam to Halt Asylum Seeker Support, 33 Face Eviction
Rotterdam will stop providing shelter to 33 out of 45 asylum seekers on January 1st, 2024, due to a lack of government funding, while 12 vulnerable individuals will receive temporary care until June 1st, creating a legal challenge and highlighting the financial burden on cities.
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52% Bias Score
Netherlands Advances to Handball Main Round After Undefeated Group Stage
The Netherlands women's handball team, featuring a young squad, unexpectedly completed the group stage undefeated, securing two points against Germany and advancing to the main round in Vienna where they face tougher opponents, including Olympic champions Norway and Denmark.
Netherlands Advances to Handball Main Round After Undefeated Group Stage
The Netherlands women's handball team, featuring a young squad, unexpectedly completed the group stage undefeated, securing two points against Germany and advancing to the main round in Vienna where they face tougher opponents, including Olympic champions Norway and Denmark.
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4% Bias Score
Dutch Pension Funds Refuse to Sign Housing Summit Agreement
Dutch pension funds, managing €1500 billion, will not sign the housing summit agreement aiming to build 100,000 homes annually due to financial constraints and conflicting priorities, though they may issue a statement of support.
Dutch Pension Funds Refuse to Sign Housing Summit Agreement
Dutch pension funds, managing €1500 billion, will not sign the housing summit agreement aiming to build 100,000 homes annually due to financial constraints and conflicting priorities, though they may issue a statement of support.
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48% Bias Score
Roermond Carnival Builds Sound Barrier to Protect Badger Family
To protect a badger family during the February 14th Limburg Carnival song contest in Roermond, organizers are building a large sound barrier of paper bales, a significant change from the city's previous attempt to remove the badgers for housing development three years ago.
Roermond Carnival Builds Sound Barrier to Protect Badger Family
To protect a badger family during the February 14th Limburg Carnival song contest in Roermond, organizers are building a large sound barrier of paper bales, a significant change from the city's previous attempt to remove the badgers for housing development three years ago.
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24% Bias Score
National Ban on Religious Attire for Dutch Municipal Enforcement Officers
After years of disagreement, the Dutch Minister of Justice and Security will impose a nationwide ban on religious attire for municipal enforcement officers (boa's), starting next year, overriding local decisions allowing religious symbols like headscarves or crosses; this decision, based on article ...
National Ban on Religious Attire for Dutch Municipal Enforcement Officers
After years of disagreement, the Dutch Minister of Justice and Security will impose a nationwide ban on religious attire for municipal enforcement officers (boa's), starting next year, overriding local decisions allowing religious symbols like headscarves or crosses; this decision, based on article ...
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60% Bias Score
Netherlands Women's Football Team Loses to the US 1-2
The Netherlands lost a friendly women's football match against the number one ranked team in the world, the United States, 1-2 in The Hague; the US scored first, then the Netherlands equalized, before the US secured the victory. This follows a 4-1 victory against China earlier in the week.
Netherlands Women's Football Team Loses to the US 1-2
The Netherlands lost a friendly women's football match against the number one ranked team in the world, the United States, 1-2 in The Hague; the US scored first, then the Netherlands equalized, before the US secured the victory. This follows a 4-1 victory against China earlier in the week.
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32% Bias Score