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Dutch Teen Vaping Rates Surge, Raising Public Health Concerns
The number of vaping teenagers in the Netherlands has increased again in 2024, with 7.6% of 12-18 year-olds reporting e-cigarette use, compared to 6.1% in 2023 and 3.7% in 2022; 40% of vaping 12-16 year-olds report being addicted.
Dutch Teen Vaping Rates Surge, Raising Public Health Concerns
The number of vaping teenagers in the Netherlands has increased again in 2024, with 7.6% of 12-18 year-olds reporting e-cigarette use, compared to 6.1% in 2023 and 3.7% in 2022; 40% of vaping 12-16 year-olds report being addicted.
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28% Bias Score
Dutch Senate Rejects Bill Allowing Ban of Subversive Organizations
The Dutch Senate rejected a bill that would have allowed the Minister of Justice and Security to ban organizations deemed subversive, citing concerns about potential misuse and the availability of alternative legislation to target criminal motorcycle gangs.
Dutch Senate Rejects Bill Allowing Ban of Subversive Organizations
The Dutch Senate rejected a bill that would have allowed the Minister of Justice and Security to ban organizations deemed subversive, citing concerns about potential misuse and the availability of alternative legislation to target criminal motorcycle gangs.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Rejects Assessment of Non-Dutch Language Higher Education Programs
The Dutch parliament rejected the government's plan to assess the necessity of non-Dutch language Bachelor's programs in higher education, allowing existing programs to continue due to proactive measures taken by universities and universities of applied sciences to appease the government's concerns ...
Dutch Parliament Rejects Assessment of Non-Dutch Language Higher Education Programs
The Dutch parliament rejected the government's plan to assess the necessity of non-Dutch language Bachelor's programs in higher education, allowing existing programs to continue due to proactive measures taken by universities and universities of applied sciences to appease the government's concerns ...
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48% Bias Score
New Gymnastics Scoring Rules Impact European Championships
The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) revised the Code of Points for men's gymnastics, reducing required difficulty elements from ten to eight to decrease injuries, increasing the importance of execution scores, and impacting the European Championships in Leipzig starting Monday.
New Gymnastics Scoring Rules Impact European Championships
The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) revised the Code of Points for men's gymnastics, reducing required difficulty elements from ten to eight to decrease injuries, increasing the importance of execution scores, and impacting the European Championships in Leipzig starting Monday.
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20% Bias Score
Wilders Threatens Dutch Cabinet Crisis Over Strict Migration Plan
Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders threatened to collapse the government unless a 10-point plan to drastically reduce migration is adopted, including a complete asylum stop, halting family reunions for refugees, and returning all Syrian asylum seekers.
Wilders Threatens Dutch Cabinet Crisis Over Strict Migration Plan
Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders threatened to collapse the government unless a 10-point plan to drastically reduce migration is adopted, including a complete asylum stop, halting family reunions for refugees, and returning all Syrian asylum seekers.
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48% Bias Score
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.
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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52% Bias Score
Dutch Teen Vaping Rises Despite Ban, Sparking Health Concerns
In 2024, Dutch teen vaping rose to 7.6%, despite a flavored vape ban and a thriving black market; young adult vaping fell to 8.6%, and at least 16 hospitals reported severe vaping-related lung issues, prompting government action.
Dutch Teen Vaping Rises Despite Ban, Sparking Health Concerns
In 2024, Dutch teen vaping rose to 7.6%, despite a flavored vape ban and a thriving black market; young adult vaping fell to 8.6%, and at least 16 hospitals reported severe vaping-related lung issues, prompting government action.
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44% Bias Score
Amsterdam Citizens Secure Land for Urban Farming After Activism
Amsterdam citizens secured 9 hectares of the Lutkemeerpolder for urban farming after years of activism against a planned distribution center, highlighting the power of community engagement in influencing urban development.
Amsterdam Citizens Secure Land for Urban Farming After Activism
Amsterdam citizens secured 9 hectares of the Lutkemeerpolder for urban farming after years of activism against a planned distribution center, highlighting the power of community engagement in influencing urban development.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Court Halts Fine Against Dolfinarium Harderwijk
A Dutch court suspended a fine against the Dolfinarium Harderwijk for allegedly violating its zoo license, ruling that insufficient evidence supported claims of non-educational dolphin tricks shown in videos by the animal rights group Bite Back; the Dolfinarium maintains the tricks were part of thei...
Dutch Court Halts Fine Against Dolfinarium Harderwijk
A Dutch court suspended a fine against the Dolfinarium Harderwijk for allegedly violating its zoo license, ruling that insufficient evidence supported claims of non-educational dolphin tricks shown in videos by the animal rights group Bite Back; the Dolfinarium maintains the tricks were part of thei...
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Court Overturns Fines Against Dolfinarium for Lack of Evidence
A Dutch court ruled that insufficient evidence existed to prove the Dolfinarium Harderwijk violated animal welfare regulations during its shows, overturning fines imposed by the RVO based on video fragments without considering the park's educational context; a previous NVWA inspection found no viola...
Dutch Court Overturns Fines Against Dolfinarium for Lack of Evidence
A Dutch court ruled that insufficient evidence existed to prove the Dolfinarium Harderwijk violated animal welfare regulations during its shows, overturning fines imposed by the RVO based on video fragments without considering the park's educational context; a previous NVWA inspection found no viola...
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36% Bias Score
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.
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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52% Bias Score
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...
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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52% Bias Score
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