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University of Twente Lays Off 46 Employees Amidst National Funding Cuts

The University of Twente (UT) in Enschede, Netherlands, laid off 46 employees from its Faculty of Science and Technology on October 26, 2023, due to financial pressures and national cuts to higher education and research, causing immediate job losses and concerns about research continuity.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Amsterdam Retains Ownership of Waste Energy Company AEB

Amsterdam will retain ownership of the Amsterdam Waste Energy Company (AEB) after failing to receive an acceptable offer, despite prior attempts to sell the waste processing company that handles 16% of Dutch waste and provides energy to several Amsterdam districts.

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48% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
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University of Twente Lays Off 46 Amidst Nationwide Higher Education Budget Cuts

The University of Twente in the Netherlands laid off 46 employees from its Faculty of Engineering Technology due to nationwide higher education budget cuts of half a billion euros, impacting research and causing concern among staff.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Insufficient Evidence Leads to Dropped Charges in NS Conductor Assault Case

The Public Prosecution Service has dropped the case against those suspected of assaulting an NS conductor last year due to insufficient evidence, despite a reported broken arm and a three-minute public transit shutdown following the incident.

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Council of State Rejects Dutch Asylum Bill for Insufficient Preparation

The Council of State rejected Minister Faber's asylum bill due to insufficient preparation, ignoring warnings from key stakeholders and omitting standard consultation processes, potentially increasing backlogs and legal challenges.

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60% Bias Score

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nos.nl
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Dutch Court Hears Case of 12-Year-Old Raped by Mother, Allegedly on Father's Orders

A 12-year-old boy from Enschede, Netherlands, was repeatedly raped by his mother in the summer of 2023, allegedly on his father's orders; police found videos and photos documenting the abuse, leading to the arrest of both parents, Syrian refugees; the Public Prosecution Service demanded lengthy pris...

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University of Twente Lays Off 46 Amidst Nationwide Budget Cuts

The University of Twente in the Netherlands laid off 46 employees from its Faculty of Engineering Technology due to financial pressures and nationwide budget cuts in higher education and research, impacting research projects and causing concern among staff.

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
nos.nl
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Court Upholds WNL's Confidentiality in Misconduct Report

Former WNL presenter Margreet Spijker lost a court case demanding the release of a KPMG report on former head Bert Huisjes, who was accused of creating a toxic work environment; the report found no legally culpable misconduct but acknowledged a directive leadership style causing distress, and Huisje...

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Dutch Man on Trial for Double Murder After House Sale Dispute

Richard K. is on trial for the double murder of a couple in Weiteveen, Netherlands, after a conflict over his house sale; he confessed and posted a video of himself with bloodied hands.

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36% Bias Score

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Energy Contract Cancellation Fees in the Netherlands

Energy contracts canceled before June 1, 2023, within 18 months incur a €50 breakage fee (increasing by €25 per six months), doubled for gas and electricity. Contracts after this date have more complex calculations.

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Reduced Inequality
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Dutch Court to Sentence Parents for Rape of 12-Year-Old Son

A 12-year-old boy from Enschede, Netherlands, was repeatedly raped by his mother in summer 2023, allegedly on his father's orders; police found videos and photos on their phones; the parents, Syrian refugees, face lengthy prison sentences for rape and distribution of child pornography.

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60% Bias Score

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Wilders Threatens Dutch Coalition Collapse Over Asylum Law Amendments

Dutch PVV leader Geert Wilders rejects any changes to asylum laws proposed by Minister Faber, threatening to collapse the coalition government if amendments are made, following a critical Council of State review citing feasibility concerns; other coalition parties are divided.

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52% Bias Score

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