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Dutch Authorities Investigate Nine Israelis for Football Match Violence

Nine Israelis are under investigation by Dutch authorities for violence against people and vehicles in Amsterdam during and before a November 6-8, 2024, football match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv; police released images of 23 suspects, but arrests have not yet been made.

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Dutch Mechanics Stage Nationwide Strike for 7% Pay Raise

Approximately 300 auto, motorcycle, and bicycle mechanics across the Netherlands participated in a nationwide strike today, demanding a 7% pay increase and improved working conditions, due to a significant disparity between union demands and the employers' 2.3% offer; the strike has caused significa...

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Amsterdam Soccer Violence: Jail Time Sought for Antisemitic Attacks on Maccabi Fans

Following violence against Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Amsterdam after an Ajax match in November 2022, the Public Prosecutor is seeking jail sentences for two men: Cenk D. (27) faces two months, Kamal I. (22) faces twelve months (four suspended), and Mohammed B. (26) faces 11 days. The violence involve...

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Dutch Child Welfare System Fails; Severe Abuse Case Prompts Reform Calls

A 10-year-old girl in Vlaardingen, Netherlands, suffered near-fatal abuse from her foster parents, exposing systemic failures in the Dutch child welfare system, leading to apologies from four state secretaries and calls for reforms to increase accountability and child protection.

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Dutch Grid Operator Stedin Faces Capacity Crisis Amid Green Energy Transition

To avoid power outages in 2024, Dutch grid operator Stedin used reserve capacity, highlighting critical grid strain impacting businesses and households due to insufficient infrastructure to support the transition to green energy; the company invested €1.096 billion but still faces local bottlenecks,...

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Dutch Water Board Taxes Increase by 8 Percent

Dutch water boards are raising taxes by 8 percent to €4.3 billion this year, primarily due to increased flood protection costs (€2.3 billion) and wastewater purification expenses, impacting households differently based on location, home value, and household size.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Stricter Regulations on Disguised Employment to Reduce Independent Contractor Hiring in the Netherlands

Over 42 percent of Dutch companies hiring independent contractors in 2024 anticipate hiring fewer in 2025 due to stricter government enforcement of regulations against disguised employment starting January 1, 2025, impacting sectors like hospitality, agriculture, and construction.

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Rotterdam Tram and Car Collision: Both Drivers Arrested for DUI

In Rotterdam, a tram and a car collided at the Wolphaertsbocht intersection around 8:30 am, resulting in the arrests of both drivers for driving under the influence; neither was injured but the damage was significant.

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Amsterdam Court Allows Use of Secret Recordings in Kasem Bribery Investigation

An Amsterdam court ruled on February 11th that secretly recorded conversations from 2019, involving former lawyer Khalid Kasem, can be used in a bribery and fraud investigation, despite claims of attorney-client privilege; the court prioritized the public interest in uncovering the truth.

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Dutch System Failures Exposed After Child Abuse Case

A 10-year-old girl in Vlaardingen, Netherlands, nearly died from severe abuse inflicted by her foster parents; two Syrian boys previously in the same home also suffered abuse, prompting apologies from Dutch State Secretaries who admitted systemic failures in child protection.

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Quality Education
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EU Advises Netherlands to Revise Schiphol Noise Reduction Plan

The European Commission advises the Netherlands to revise its Schiphol Airport noise reduction plan, which aims to decrease flights to 478,000 by November 2025, due to inconsistencies with EU law; the plan overlooks general aviation noise and undervalues quieter aircraft and procedures.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Netherlands Explores Small Modular Reactors as Alternative Energy Source

The Netherlands is exploring small modular reactors (SMRs) as an alternative energy source; a recent informational meeting in Hoogeveen attracted 140 people, demonstrating significant public interest; several provinces are researching feasibility and potential locations.

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