Tag #Netherlands

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Dutch Energy Transition Needs Increased Government Intervention, Says EBN Director

Jan Willem van Hoogstraten, director of Energie Beheer Nederland (EBN), urges increased government intervention in the Netherlands' energy transition, citing market hesitancy and the need to balance sustainability with energy security and affordability, highlighting EBN's role in CO2 storage, gas ex...

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Climate Action
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Record Warmth in Europe Fuels Wildfires and Arctic Ice Melt

Europe recorded its warmest March ever in 2024, with temperatures 2.41 degrees Celsius above average, causing record low Arctic sea ice and the Netherlands' driest March since 1906, leading to numerous wildfires.

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36% Bias Score

Climate Action
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800-Year-Old Remains Found at The Hague's Binnenhof, Reshaping Understanding of its History

Nearly 800-year-old building remains were discovered during renovations at the Binnenhof in The Hague, revealing that the 13th-century complex was significantly larger than previously believed, suggesting an ambitious attempt to project power and wealth; the renovation project, initially budgeted at...

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20% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Death of Keith Bakker: Addiction Expert, Convicted Sex Offender

Keith Bakker, a 64-year-old American-Dutch former addiction treatment provider and media personality, died of heart failure; his career, marked by personal recovery and later by multiple convictions for sexually abusing clients at his clinic, ended with a 1.5-year prison sentence in 2022.

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44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Netherlands to Screen Researchers for Sensitive Knowledge

The Netherlands plans to screen 8,000 researchers and students yearly for access to sensitive information, using intelligence data to prevent knowledge leakage to countries like China, Russia, and Iran, raising concerns about potential delays and limitations.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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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

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Dutch Lawyer Illegally Held in Secret Detention for Nine Days

Dutch Inspectorate of Justice and Safety found that lawyer Inez Weski was illegally held for nine days in an undisclosed location after her April 2023 arrest, violating Dutch law and international treaties against enforced disappearances, following her arrest for allegedly passing messages to her cl...

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60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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COA to Pay Continued Fine for Ter Apel Overcrowding

The Leeuwarden Court of Appeal upheld a €50,000 daily fine against the COA for exceeding the 2,000-person capacity at the Ter Apel asylum reception center, citing the COA's repeated failures to comply and the negative consequences of overcrowding, including heightened tensions and reduced capacity t...

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No Poverty
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Bussum Asylum Shelter Plan Canceled Due to Lease Dispute

A planned emergency shelter for 300 asylum seekers in Bussum, Netherlands, has been canceled due to a failed lease agreement between the COA and the landowner, stemming from a dispute over the sale of adjacent land, despite protests from residents and a legal obligation for the municipality to house...

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40% Bias Score

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Dutch Dog Breeder Receives 15-Month Sentence for Animal Neglect

A Dutch court sentenced a dog breeder, Jan P., to 15 months in prison (10 months suspended) and a 10-year ban on keeping animals for neglecting hundreds of dogs and other animals living in deplorable conditions at his Eersel facility; his ex-girlfriend received a suspended sentence and community ser...

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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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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

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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