Tag #Netherlands

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🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Dutch Arms Deal with Israel Sparks Controversy

The Netherlands' purchase of Israeli weapons sparks controversy and protests, raising ethical concerns about arms sales to regions of conflict.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nos.nl
🌐 45% Global Worthiness
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Enschede Adopts Swedish Housing Model

Enschede, Netherlands, adopts a Swedish housing model to speed up construction and address its housing crisis.

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40% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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🌐 35% Global Worthiness
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Enschede adopts Swedish model for fast housing construction

Enschede, Netherlands is implementing the Vallastaden housing model from Sweden to accelerate housing construction and address the housing shortage. The approach emphasizes community involvement and collaboration with multiple smaller developers.

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36% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
nos.nl
🌐 30% Global Worthiness
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Dutch Traffic Chaos Due to Icy Conditions

Heavy snowfall and icy conditions caused major traffic disruptions across the Netherlands, leading to extensive traffic jams and requiring a significant response from authorities.

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12% Bias Score

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🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Nadal Retires After Davis Cup Defeat

Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal ended his career after Spain lost in the Davis Cup quarterfinals. His final match was a loss, but he received a huge tribute in Paris beforehand.

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24% Bias Score

dutchnews.nl
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Dutch Minister Resigns Amid Racism Allegations

Junior finance minister Nora Achahbar resigned amid allegations of racist remarks by colleagues, prompting a political crisis and refusal by the Prime Minister to release the relevant meeting minutes.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nos.nl
🌐 60% Global Worthiness
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Dutch Mask Deal Fraud Case

Dutch prosecutors are pursuing criminal charges against Sywert van Lienden and his business partners for alleged fraud related to a mask deal during the COVID-19 pandemic. The case involves millions of euros in profit from a deal that allegedly presented itself as a charitable initiative.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
nos.nl
🌐 35% Global Worthiness
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Mount Scenery's Height Revised

New measurements reveal Mount Scenery on Saba, the highest point in the Netherlands, is 870 meters tall, lower than previously believed.

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24% Bias Score

nos.nl
🌐 30% Global Worthiness
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Dutch Aid Cuts Spark Political Debate

The Dutch government's decision to decouple economic growth from development aid sparks controversy, with opposition parties and coalition members expressing strong criticism.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
nos.nl
🌐 20% Global Worthiness
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Revised Plans for Paleis Soestdijk Prioritize Sustainability and Refugee Housing

The owners of Paleis Soestdijk have revised their plans for the site, scaling down the initial ambitious proposals to focus on exhibitions, walking tours, and providing housing for asylum seekers.

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40% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
nos.nl
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Dutch Rail Strike, French Protests, Ukraine Missile Approval

Rail strike disrupts Dutch trains, farmers protest in France, and Ukraine may use long-range missiles against Russia.

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20% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nos.nl
🌐 35% Global Worthiness
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UWV Errors Affect Thousands of Young People's Benefits

The Dutch benefits agency UWV has made significant errors in calculating disability benefits for young people, potentially impacting thousands.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality