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Severe Drought in Netherlands Highlights Climate Change Impacts

The Netherlands faces a severe drought with low river levels and a large rainfall deficit; despite expected weekend rain, water managers are closely monitoring the situation and implementing water redistribution measures, highlighting the need for long-term solutions due to climate change.

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Overijssel to Invest €224 Million in Canal Repairs

The province of Overijssel, Netherlands, will invest €224 million to repair the Almelo-De Haandrik canal, which damaged over 400 homes after dredging, implementing measures to ensure its continued use while mitigating further damage.

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Death of Hans Wiegel: Tributes Pour in for Dutch Political Icon

Former Dutch VVD leader Hans Wiegel passed away at age 83, prompting widespread tributes from across the political spectrum praising his debating skills, humor, and impact on Dutch politics; his legacy includes transforming the VVD into a broader party.

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Dutch Ministries Shift Budget Cuts to Executive Agencies

Five Dutch ministries are shifting almost half of their planned €1 billion budget cuts for civil servants onto executive agencies, including the police and prison services, contradicting earlier promises to protect these agencies and raising concerns about service quality.

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Dutch Ministry Investigated for Assisting Tata Steel in Steel Slag Disposal

The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management faces investigation for twice assisting Tata Steel in disposing of steel slag, despite known environmental risks, leading to road damage and prompting parliamentary criticism and calls for a ban.

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MENA is here" Festival: Balancing Representation and Commercialization

The Groningen festival "MENA is here" attempts to showcase Middle Eastern and North African culture but faces criticism for potential oversimplification and exoticization, prompting debate about representation and the commercialization of culture.

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Bodies of Missing Children and Father Found in Netherlands

Police in Winschoten, Netherlands, found the bodies of three individuals, believed to be Jeffrey (10), Emma (8), and their 67-year-old father, inside a car submerged in water on October 24, 2023, following a multi-day search for the missing children who were taken by their father on October 21, 2023...

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Zaanse Schans to Charge €17.50 Entrance Fee

Starting next year, tourists will pay €17.50 to visit the Zaanse Schans in Zaanstad, Netherlands, due to overcrowding and insufficient funds for maintenance, despite local opposition and a planned referendum.

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Dutch Political Icon Hans Wiegel Dies at 83

Former Dutch VVD leader Hans Wiegel passed away at 83, prompting tributes from across the political spectrum praising his debating skills, humor, and impact on Dutch politics; his approachable nature fostered friendships even across party lines, and his legacy includes his role in the VVD's transfor...

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Death of Former Dutch VVD Leader Hans Wiegel at 83

Hans Wiegel, former leader of the Dutch VVD party and Deputy Prime Minister, died at age 83; his leadership transformed the VVD into a national party, significantly increasing its parliamentary seats and membership.

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Seven Arrested in Netherlands for German ATM Bombings

Following a series of ATM bombings, German and Dutch authorities arrested seven suspects in the Netherlands, seizing evidence including weapons, drugs, and potentially explosive substances; the suspects, aged 22-33, are believed to be part of a Dutch ATM bombing ring active between 2021 and 2024.

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Dutch ATM Bombers Arrested After Crash in Germany

Three Dutch men, suspected of bombing an ATM in Gmunden, Austria on Friday and stealing a getaway car, crashed their vehicle in Germany on Sunday, resulting in injuries and arrests; they face extradition to Austria.

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