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Dutch Vending Machine Boom: Young Entrepreneurs Seek Passive Income

Over 300 individuals in the Netherlands registered vending machine businesses with the Chamber of Commerce by April 1st, a surge driven by young entrepreneurs seeking passive income and inspired by social media; each machine generates €600-€900 monthly profit after two years.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Restored Maastricht City Wall Now 'Strongest Fortification in the Netherlands'

After a section of Maastricht's historic city wall collapsed in March 2019, a six-year, €10 million restoration project has been completed, using mostly original stones and resulting in what engineers call the "strongest fortification in the Netherlands".

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Extinction Rebellion Blockade Causes Traffic Chaos in The Hague

On January 27, 2024, Extinction Rebellion blocked the A12 highway in The Hague, resulting in widespread traffic disruption and numerous arrests by police; this mirrors a January 11th protest with over 700 arrests, motivated by the government's perceived inaction on climate change.

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48% Bias Score

Climate Action
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Venlo Museum Showcases Humor's Political Power in Art

The Museum van Bommel van Dam in Venlo opened "It's Not A Joke," an exhibition exploring humor in art and its power to address serious issues like migration and gender politics, featuring works by Salim Bayri, Sarah Lucas, Agata Siwek, and others.

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Heerenveen Wins First Match Under Veldman, Defeats Struggling Willem II 3-1

Heerenveen defeated Willem II 3-1 in the Eredivisie, with goals from Nicolaescu, Kersten, and Sebaoui securing their first win under new coach Veldman, temporarily placing them in the European play-off spots while Willem II's sixth consecutive loss deepens their relegation worries.

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Dutch Court Sentences Extortion Mastermind to 26.5 Years

A Dutch court sentenced Ali G. to 26.5 years in prison for masterminding a violent extortion campaign against a fruit importer in Hedel following the discovery of 400 kilos of cocaine in 2019; eleven others received sentences ranging from 2 to 10 years.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Dutch Cannabis Experiment Enters Crucial Phase Amidst Supply Concerns

Starting October 26th, 78 coffeeshops in 10 Dutch cities will only sell legally grown cannabis, sourced from 10 selected growers, ending decades of tolerated illegal cultivation; however, initial supply shortages raise concerns about potential impacts on the illegal market.

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Dutch Government Plans to Abolish NTR Public Broadcaster

Dutch Minister Bruins plans to eliminate the NTR public broadcaster by 2029, prompting outrage from NTR director Lucas Goes and concerns about the loss of popular children's programs and unbiased news.

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Quality Education
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Dutch Politics: Prioritizing the 'Hardworking Dutch' Marginalizes Minority Rights

The Dutch government's focus on protecting national interests, framed as safeguarding the "hardworking Dutch," marginalizes the rights of prisoners and asylum seekers, creating a political strategy that prioritizes the majority while neglecting the needs of minorities.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Netherlands Wins Nations League Match Against Austria 3-1

The Netherlands women's football team secured a 3-1 victory against Austria in their Nations League Group 1 match in Almelo on April 2nd, 2024, with goals from Groenen, Egurrola, and Spitse, despite defensive vulnerabilities and a late Austrian goal; this win, however, boosts their qualification cha...

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Gender Equality
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Death of Beloved Dutch News Anchor Harmen Siezen at 84

Harmen Siezen, a renowned Dutch news anchor for the NOS Journaal for over three decades, passed away at age 84; his calm delivery and coverage of significant events like the Tenerife air disaster established him as a beloved figure in Dutch television.

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Leiden's Colonial Profits: New Research Exposes City's Role in Slavery

New research reveals Leiden University and city leaders directly profited from colonialism and slavery from 1600-1945, despite less overt involvement than port cities, prompting plans for formal recognition of this shared history.

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16% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality

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