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Measles Cases Surge in Netherlands; 50 New Infections Reported

The Netherlands reported 50 new measles cases in one week, primarily affecting elementary schools with low vaccination rates; the total number of cases in 2025 is 158, a 46% increase from the previous week, with at least 24 cases linked to a measles epidemic in Morocco.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Badgers Disrupt Dutch Train Traffic, Costing Millions

ProRail found around 500 badger signs near Dutch train tracks in two years, causing delays and costing millions in repairs and preventative measures; the railway seeks faster permits to address the problem.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Court Overturns Sale of Terschelling's Campus Victoria

A court overturned the sale of Terschelling's Campus Victoria to a knowledge campus due to lack of transparency, after a local initiative proposed starter homes to address the island's housing crisis; the municipality's 2019 'Woonvisie Terschelling' plan favored permanent housing.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Dutch Ombudsman Investigates Police Home Visits to Protesters

Following a video showing police officers questioning a woman in Amersfoort about her participation in demonstrations, the Dutch National Ombudsman is launching an investigation into police home visits to protesters, citing concerns about potential intimidation and infringement of the right to prote...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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KPN Implements Flexible Vacation Policy, Eliminating Unused Day Payouts

KPN, employing approximately 10,000 people, introduced a more flexible vacation policy in 2024, allowing employees to coordinate their leave with managers and colleagues, replacing a digital request system, while maintaining a guideline of 27 vacation days and eliminating payouts for unused vacation...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Hundreds Mourn Dutch Singer Rob de Nijs at Amsterdam Memorial

Hundreds of fans in Amsterdam paid their respects to singer Rob de Nijs, who died at 82, lining up to view his simple coffin at the DeLaMar Theater; his fans emphasized his down-to-earth personality and the personal connections he made with his audience.

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Dutch Defence to Utilize National Healthcare Reserve During Crises

The Dutch Ministry of Defence is collaborating with the National Healthcare Reserve, a group of 4000 former healthcare professionals, to ensure sufficient medical personnel during emergencies and deployments, enhancing national resilience.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Rutgers Sues Over False Claims About Sex Education Program

Rutgers is suing Civitas Christiana for spreading false claims about its "Week of Spring Feelings" program, which teaches elementary school children about relationships, sexuality, and resilience; the lawsuit highlights the ongoing conflict over sex education in the Netherlands and the impact of mis...

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Quality Education
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Netherlands to Centralize 18 Complex Cancer and Vascular Surgeries

Starting next year, the Netherlands will centralize 18 complex cancer and vascular surgeries in specialized hospitals to improve patient outcomes, a decision made by the Zorginstituut Nederland after consultation with various stakeholders; while increasing travel time for some, it aims to reduce com...

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Netherlands Debates Wolf Management Amid Rising Conflicts

The Netherlands is debating how to manage its growing wolf population (currently around 120) amid increasing conflicts with livestock and humans, prompting calls for stricter measures including culling, and a request to the EU for tailored solutions.

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Life on Land
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Event Plaza's Permit Revoked Following Disturbances at Overcrowded Event

Rijswijk's Event Plaza had its fire safety permit revoked after a Kurdish event on Sunday, exceeding its permitted capacity by nearly 1400 people and causing disturbances, prompting the mayor to shut down the event and consider further action.

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Bike Thefts Surge in Netherlands; Amsterdam Hardest Hit

Over 86,000 bicycles were reported stolen in the Netherlands in 2023, a significant increase compared to previous years, with Amsterdam reporting almost 11,000 thefts; the rise is partly attributed to the increased demand for and professional theft of e-bikes.

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