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Suicidal thoughts, attempts among young people up 47% since 2019
Those in the Netherlands in life threatening danger should immediately dial 112 for emergencies, and anyone suffering from depression or contemplating suicide can call 113 […]
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Bankruptcies on the rise in the Netherlands; Up 5% in August
The number of bankruptcies in the Netherlands has been rising for 16 months in a row, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reported on Tuesday. In August, the […]
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National teachers strike averted, as unions win 10% pay increase
Education workers employed by primary schools, secondary schools and schools for special education can expect to receive a pay increase of 10 percent. The deal […]
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Far-right Dutch MP to be prosecuted for sedition over calls to violence against gov’t
The Public Prosecution Service will prosecute 37-year-old Gideon van Meijeren of the far-right party FvD for two counts of sedition. “The suspect suggested that violence […]
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Government to increase traffic fines to fill holes in national budget
The fine rate for minor traffic violations will increase by 10 percent from the start of next year, even though the Public Prosecution Services (OM) […]
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Dutch consumers’ group sues Google over privacy violations in data collection
The consumer association Consumentenbond filed a lawsuit against Google. According to the organization, the way in which the tech company collects people’s data violates privacy […]
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Man fatally stabbed in Driehuis; police looking for witnesses
A 24-year-old resident of Driehuis, a village located in the municipality of Velsen in the province of Noord-Holland, was fatally stabbed on Monday morning, the […]
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Dutch government will need extra €17 billion annually from 2028: advisory board
The next Cabinet will face the task of restructuring public finances by cutting spending or raising taxes. According to a policy report from an advisory […]
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Dutch urged not to go to Morocco earthquake zone; Aid initiatives gaining steam
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged Netherlands residents against visiting the earthquake zone in Morocco. The Ministry specifically mentioned the towns of Imlil, Ouirgane, and […]
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Netherlands has over 2,500 over age 100
At the start of this year, the Netherlands had 2,572 residents aged 100 or older. According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), this is more than twice […]
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