Tag #Netherlands

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Etten-Leur's Rapid Housing Construction Exceeds National Average

In 2024, Etten-Leur, Netherlands, built 104 new homes per 10,000 residents—well above the national average—due to readily available land, proactive municipal planning, and streamlined permitting, leading to residents like Tamara van Zundert securing housing more easily.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
nos.nl
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Dutch Experts Urge Age Limits on Smartphones and Social Media for Children

More than 1400 Dutch doctors, scientists, and experts are calling for age restrictions on smartphone and social media use for children, proposing a minimum age of 14 for smartphones and 16 for social media due to concerns about the negative effects on their physical and mental health, mirroring a si...

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Quality Education
dutchnews.nl
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Dutch Sex Workers Face Ongoing Barriers to Financial Services

Despite commitments from banks and insurers, sex workers in the Netherlands continue to struggle accessing financial services; Nationale Nederlanden (NN) reports very few insurance contracts, while banks maintain barriers to account access, leaving sex workers vulnerable to exploitation.

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Reduced Inequality
nrc.nl
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Housing Costs in the Netherlands Impact Birth Rates

A new study by CBS and NIDI reveals that rising housing prices in the Netherlands are negatively impacting birth rates, with renters, particularly women in expensive areas, having significantly fewer children than homeowners.

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Reduced Inequality
nos.nl
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Suriname Votes, Memorial Day, and Russia's Kyiv Attacks

Suriname holds parliamentary elections today, marking the first without former president Desi Bouterse; King Willem-Alexander and Prime Minister Schoof attend Memorial Day in Margraten, Netherlands; Russia launched attacks on Kyiv resulting in casualties.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nos.nl
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Van der Poel, Pieterse Suffer Setbacks in Nové Mesto World Cup

Mathieu van der Poel crashed twice and retired from the Nové Mesto mountain bike World Cup, while Puck Pieterse finished 13th due to a flat tire; both suffered setbacks despite recent road racing successes.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Wilders Threatens Dutch Coalition Collapse Over Asylum Policy

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders threatened to leave the governing coalition unless borders are closed to asylum seekers within weeks, demanding the return of all Syrian refugees and stricter asylum policies, potentially triggering a political crisis.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nos.nl
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Netherlands Food Bank Usage Down 20 Percent, but Food Insecurity Persists

The number of people using food banks in the Netherlands decreased by 20 percent in 2024 to 144,750, due to government measures, but food banks distributed 2 million more products (68 million total), highlighting the continuing need for food aid despite economic improvements and concerns about futur...

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Zero Hunger
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Dutch Cabinet Clash over €400M Healthcare Funding

Dutch Health Minister Fleur Agema is clashing with Finance Minister Eelco Heinen over a €400 million annual budget request from a €2.3 billion reserve to address healthcare staff shortages, creating a cabinet conflict delaying the AZWA and jeopardizing a crucial healthcare summit.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Unmanageable Sea Level Rise Projected This Century

A new study warns that even if the 1.5C global warming target is met, sea levels will rise unmanageably this century, threatening 230 million people, with England's Fens and Humberside particularly vulnerable unless coastal defenses are strengthened; however, continued use of fossil fuels could lead...

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Climate Action
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Gravenberch's Breakout Season: Slot's Influence and Liverpool's Success

Ryan Gravenberch, Liverpool's 23-year-old midfielder, is enjoying a stellar season, winning the Premier League and being named Talent of the Year, crediting manager Arne Slot's trust and guidance for his transformation into a defensive mainstay.

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Quality Education
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Kampong Edges Amsterdam in First Leg of Dutch Hockey Final

Kampong won the first leg of the Dutch hockey championship final against Amsterdam with a score of 4-3, despite playing a period with a man down due to a player ejection; the second leg will be played at Amsterdam's home stadium on Thursday.

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No Poverty

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