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Tennet Unlocks 9.1 GW of Grid Capacity with New Time-Based Contracts
To alleviate the overcrowded Dutch electricity grid, Tennet introduced a new time-based contract offering off-peak grid access, unlocking 9.1 gigawatts of capacity and partially resolving the backlog of 70 GW in pending applications for new connections, with contracts starting in October.
Tennet Unlocks 9.1 GW of Grid Capacity with New Time-Based Contracts
To alleviate the overcrowded Dutch electricity grid, Tennet introduced a new time-based contract offering off-peak grid access, unlocking 9.1 gigawatts of capacity and partially resolving the backlog of 70 GW in pending applications for new connections, with contracts starting in October.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Aid Groups Condemn Government's Insufficient Response to Gaza Violence
Five Dutch aid organizations criticized the government's insufficient response to the escalating violence in Gaza, urging stronger action beyond diplomatic pressure, after a meeting with the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; the government announced increased control over dual-use good...
Dutch Aid Groups Condemn Government's Insufficient Response to Gaza Violence
Five Dutch aid organizations criticized the government's insufficient response to the escalating violence in Gaza, urging stronger action beyond diplomatic pressure, after a meeting with the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; the government announced increased control over dual-use good...
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44% Bias Score
Netherlands to Screen Researchers in Sensitive Technologies
To prevent sensitive technology leaks, the Netherlands will screen 8,000 researchers annually in fields like AI and quantum computing, costing the government €15.3 million and universities €8.1 million yearly, plus a one-time €32 million investment in security upgrades by the institutions.
Netherlands to Screen Researchers in Sensitive Technologies
To prevent sensitive technology leaks, the Netherlands will screen 8,000 researchers annually in fields like AI and quantum computing, costing the government €15.3 million and universities €8.1 million yearly, plus a one-time €32 million investment in security upgrades by the institutions.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rise 2.9 Percent in 2024
Large Dutch companies' greenhouse gas emissions rose 2.9 percent in 2024, reversing a seven-year trend, primarily due to industrial activity, particularly Tata Steel's blast furnace six restarting after maintenance, and the chemical industry's recovery; this contrasts with a 5 percent decrease in Eu...
Dutch Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rise 2.9 Percent in 2024
Large Dutch companies' greenhouse gas emissions rose 2.9 percent in 2024, reversing a seven-year trend, primarily due to industrial activity, particularly Tata Steel's blast furnace six restarting after maintenance, and the chemical industry's recovery; this contrasts with a 5 percent decrease in Eu...
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40% Bias Score
Netherlands Cannabis Pilot Program Faces Hashish Import Hurdle
The Netherlands launched a pilot program in ten municipalities allowing coffeeshops to sell only legally grown cannabis, aiming for nationwide legalization but facing challenges in domestic hashish production compared to cheaper Moroccan imports, potentially requiring international cooperation.
Netherlands Cannabis Pilot Program Faces Hashish Import Hurdle
The Netherlands launched a pilot program in ten municipalities allowing coffeeshops to sell only legally grown cannabis, aiming for nationwide legalization but facing challenges in domestic hashish production compared to cheaper Moroccan imports, potentially requiring international cooperation.
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40% Bias Score
Netherlands Expands Legal Cannabis Sales in Pilot Program
The Netherlands expanded a government-run program on Monday allowing 80 coffeeshops across 10 municipalities to legally sell marijuana from 10 licensed producers, addressing a long-standing legal anomaly where sales were decriminalized but cultivation remained illegal.
Netherlands Expands Legal Cannabis Sales in Pilot Program
The Netherlands expanded a government-run program on Monday allowing 80 coffeeshops across 10 municipalities to legally sell marijuana from 10 licensed producers, addressing a long-standing legal anomaly where sales were decriminalized but cultivation remained illegal.
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32% Bias Score
Conflicting CO2 Rules Hamper Dutch Construction Sustainability
The Dutch construction sector faces uncertainty due to conflicting CO2 emission regulations, hindering sustainability efforts and potentially exacerbating the housing shortage; the outdated MPG guideline contrasts with the EU's preferred Whole Life Carbon approach, creating investment hesitancy.
Conflicting CO2 Rules Hamper Dutch Construction Sustainability
The Dutch construction sector faces uncertainty due to conflicting CO2 emission regulations, hindering sustainability efforts and potentially exacerbating the housing shortage; the outdated MPG guideline contrasts with the EU's preferred Whole Life Carbon approach, creating investment hesitancy.
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48% Bias Score
Netherlands to Mandate Security Screenings for Researchers and Students
The Netherlands proposes a new law requiring security screenings for all researchers and students accessing sensitive information, using intelligence data to prevent knowledge leaks to foreign powers like China, Russia, and Iran; 8000 screenings are estimated annually.
Netherlands to Mandate Security Screenings for Researchers and Students
The Netherlands proposes a new law requiring security screenings for all researchers and students accessing sensitive information, using intelligence data to prevent knowledge leaks to foreign powers like China, Russia, and Iran; 8000 screenings are estimated annually.
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40% Bias Score
TenneT Solves Grid Congestion with Flexible Electricity Connections
Dutch grid operator TenneT offers companies on the waiting list for high-voltage connections a 15% reduction in power during peak hours in exchange for up to a 65% discount on connection costs, utilizing 9 gigawatts of off-peak capacity.
TenneT Solves Grid Congestion with Flexible Electricity Connections
Dutch grid operator TenneT offers companies on the waiting list for high-voltage connections a 15% reduction in power during peak hours in exchange for up to a 65% discount on connection costs, utilizing 9 gigawatts of off-peak capacity.
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36% Bias Score
Timmermans Launches New Centre-Left Party in Netherlands
Frans Timmermans launched a new centre-left Dutch political party aiming to build a "new welfare state", investing €25 million in infrastructure and sustainability, and challenging the far-right's dominance while seeking broader coalition partnerships.
Timmermans Launches New Centre-Left Party in Netherlands
Frans Timmermans launched a new centre-left Dutch political party aiming to build a "new welfare state", investing €25 million in infrastructure and sustainability, and challenging the far-right's dominance while seeking broader coalition partnerships.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Justice System Violated Law in Secret Detention of Advocate Inez Weski
Dutch advocate Inez Weski was illegally held in secret for nine days following her April 2023 arrest for allegedly aiding criminal leader Ridouan Taghi; the Justice and Safety Inspectorate found that this violated Dutch law and UN conventions, highlighting systemic failures in oversight.
Dutch Justice System Violated Law in Secret Detention of Advocate Inez Weski
Dutch advocate Inez Weski was illegally held in secret for nine days following her April 2023 arrest for allegedly aiding criminal leader Ridouan Taghi; the Justice and Safety Inspectorate found that this violated Dutch law and UN conventions, highlighting systemic failures in oversight.
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44% Bias Score
800-Year-Old Remains Reveal Larger 13th-Century Binnenhof
Renovations at the Binnenhof in The Hague unearthed nearly 800-year-old building remains, revealing a 13th-century complex significantly larger than previously known, showcasing the Counts of Holland's ambition for power and wealth through grand architecture.
800-Year-Old Remains Reveal Larger 13th-Century Binnenhof
Renovations at the Binnenhof in The Hague unearthed nearly 800-year-old building remains, revealing a 13th-century complex significantly larger than previously known, showcasing the Counts of Holland's ambition for power and wealth through grand architecture.
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20% Bias Score
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