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Drug Seizures, Housing Shortages, and Same-Sex Marriage in the Netherlands
Dutch Customs announced 2024 drug seizure figures; cocaine remains the most prevalent drug. A new report shows that fewer than half of Dutch municipalities are meeting the government's target of constructing 30 percent social housing in new buildings. Thailand legalized same-sex marriage.
Drug Seizures, Housing Shortages, and Same-Sex Marriage in the Netherlands
Dutch Customs announced 2024 drug seizure figures; cocaine remains the most prevalent drug. A new report shows that fewer than half of Dutch municipalities are meeting the government's target of constructing 30 percent social housing in new buildings. Thailand legalized same-sex marriage.
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24% Bias Score


Dutch Pension Fund PME Considers €5 Billion Divestment from BlackRock over Climate Concerns
PME, a major Dutch pension fund, is considering withdrawing €5 billion in assets managed by BlackRock due to BlackRock's reduced climate engagement, raising concerns about alignment with PME's sustainability goals.
Dutch Pension Fund PME Considers €5 Billion Divestment from BlackRock over Climate Concerns
PME, a major Dutch pension fund, is considering withdrawing €5 billion in assets managed by BlackRock due to BlackRock's reduced climate engagement, raising concerns about alignment with PME's sustainability goals.
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44% Bias Score


Sharp Drop in Cocaine Seizures in European Ports Amidst Record Production
Cocaine seizures in Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Vlissingen dropped by over 50% in 2024 to 82,500 kilos, due to smugglers shifting routes to West Africa and employing new methods to hide smaller amounts of drugs, while cocaine production reached a record high of four million kilos in 2023.
Sharp Drop in Cocaine Seizures in European Ports Amidst Record Production
Cocaine seizures in Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Vlissingen dropped by over 50% in 2024 to 82,500 kilos, due to smugglers shifting routes to West Africa and employing new methods to hide smaller amounts of drugs, while cocaine production reached a record high of four million kilos in 2023.
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36% Bias Score


Dutch Child Benefits Scandal: Committee Urges Immediate Intervention for Faster Compensation
A Dutch parliamentary committee investigating the child benefits scandal advises immediate and significant changes to the compensation process, citing the government's overpromises, lack of trust in parents, and an unclear financial compensation framework, proposing two routes for victims to receive...
Dutch Child Benefits Scandal: Committee Urges Immediate Intervention for Faster Compensation
A Dutch parliamentary committee investigating the child benefits scandal advises immediate and significant changes to the compensation process, citing the government's overpromises, lack of trust in parents, and an unclear financial compensation framework, proposing two routes for victims to receive...
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44% Bias Score


Bariatric Surgery: A Last Resort for Severely Obese Children in the Netherlands
A scientific study in the Netherlands provides bariatric surgery to six obese children (13+) as a last resort after failed lifestyle interventions, addressing the rising rates of childhood obesity (12% overweight, 4.1% severely obese among 4-17 year olds) and its severe health consequences.
Bariatric Surgery: A Last Resort for Severely Obese Children in the Netherlands
A scientific study in the Netherlands provides bariatric surgery to six obese children (13+) as a last resort after failed lifestyle interventions, addressing the rising rates of childhood obesity (12% overweight, 4.1% severely obese among 4-17 year olds) and its severe health consequences.
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48% Bias Score


€3.5 Billion to Compensate Groningen for Gas Extraction Damage
The Dutch government will compensate Groningen and Noord-Drenthe with €3.5 billion over 30 years to address socioeconomic issues stemming from decades of gas extraction, including increased funding for education, healthcare, and social welfare programs, aiming to improve the region's living standard...
€3.5 Billion to Compensate Groningen for Gas Extraction Damage
The Dutch government will compensate Groningen and Noord-Drenthe with €3.5 billion over 30 years to address socioeconomic issues stemming from decades of gas extraction, including increased funding for education, healthcare, and social welfare programs, aiming to improve the region's living standard...
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40% Bias Score

Dutch Court Ruling Hinders Energy Transition Amid Nitrogen Concerns
A Dutch court ruled that the government is insufficiently addressing nitrogen emissions, hindering the nation's energy transition by creating conflicts between renewable energy projects and stricter nitrogen limits, potentially delaying the achievement of climate goals.

Dutch Court Ruling Hinders Energy Transition Amid Nitrogen Concerns
A Dutch court ruled that the government is insufficiently addressing nitrogen emissions, hindering the nation's energy transition by creating conflicts between renewable energy projects and stricter nitrogen limits, potentially delaying the achievement of climate goals.
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52% Bias Score

Dutch Childcare Benefits Scandal: Compensation Process Crippled by Systemic Failures
A Dutch government report reveals major flaws in the compensation process for victims of the childcare benefits scandal, estimating full recovery to take 15-20 years due to bureaucratic failures, conflicting interests, and a lack of trust between the government and victims.

Dutch Childcare Benefits Scandal: Compensation Process Crippled by Systemic Failures
A Dutch government report reveals major flaws in the compensation process for victims of the childcare benefits scandal, estimating full recovery to take 15-20 years due to bureaucratic failures, conflicting interests, and a lack of trust between the government and victims.
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44% Bias Score

Dutch Child Benefits Scandal: Committee Urges Systemic Overhaul
A Dutch parliamentary committee urges immediate and significant changes to the handling of the child benefits scandal, citing unfulfilled government promises and a lack of trust in victims, proposing a two-route compensation system alongside support for the most vulnerable families.

Dutch Child Benefits Scandal: Committee Urges Systemic Overhaul
A Dutch parliamentary committee urges immediate and significant changes to the handling of the child benefits scandal, citing unfulfilled government promises and a lack of trust in victims, proposing a two-route compensation system alongside support for the most vulnerable families.
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52% Bias Score

Dutch Court Orders Nitrogen Reduction, Sparking Political Debate
A Dutch court ordered a 50% reduction in nitrogen emissions near vulnerable nature areas by 2030, prompting debate in parliament about the feasibility of the targets and the legal implications of modifying environmental regulations; the minister of Agriculture rejected altering the law to resolve th...

Dutch Court Orders Nitrogen Reduction, Sparking Political Debate
A Dutch court ordered a 50% reduction in nitrogen emissions near vulnerable nature areas by 2030, prompting debate in parliament about the feasibility of the targets and the legal implications of modifying environmental regulations; the minister of Agriculture rejected altering the law to resolve th...
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48% Bias Score

Dutch Child Benefits Scandal: Committee Demands Overhaul for Faster Compensation
A Dutch parliamentary committee urges immediate changes to the handling of the child benefits scandal, citing overpromised government actions, insufficient attention to victims' needs and a lack of trust, proposing two compensation routes and a unified framework for financial compensation.

Dutch Child Benefits Scandal: Committee Demands Overhaul for Faster Compensation
A Dutch parliamentary committee urges immediate changes to the handling of the child benefits scandal, citing overpromised government actions, insufficient attention to victims' needs and a lack of trust, proposing two compensation routes and a unified framework for financial compensation.
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52% Bias Score

Netherlands Explores Ban on Face Coverings at Demonstrations
The Dutch cabinet is exploring a ban on face coverings at demonstrations, with exceptions for safety concerns, following a parliamentary debate highlighting disagreements on limiting demonstration rights while ensuring public order. A government study, due in April, will inform future policy.

Netherlands Explores Ban on Face Coverings at Demonstrations
The Dutch cabinet is exploring a ban on face coverings at demonstrations, with exceptions for safety concerns, following a parliamentary debate highlighting disagreements on limiting demonstration rights while ensuring public order. A government study, due in April, will inform future policy.
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48% Bias Score
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