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More reports to animal cruelty hotline in 2025
The Dutch animal abuse and neglect hotline, 144, received over 155,000 reports in 2025. This marks a 10 percent increase in the number of calls compared to the previous year.
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Netherlands wants British model to curb femicide, but it doesn't always work
The Dutch government is considering new legislation inspired by a British model to combat femicide by allowing individuals to check their partner's history of domestic violence. While the House of Representatives supports the initiative, experts have raised concerns regarding the effectiveness and potential complications of such a policy.
Renters increasingly worse off than buyers: ‘The gap is widening’
A report by ABN Amro reveals a growing financial divide between renters and homeowners, with renters spending a larger portion of their income on housing costs. This trend is particularly severe for young renters in major cities like Amsterdam, where the gap in housing affordability compared to owners continues to widen.
Tim Hofman, Afhaalchinees and Hila past the Taliban win De Tegel awards
The programs BOOS by Tim Hofman, Afhaalchinees, and the documentary series Hila voorbij de Taliban won prestigious 'De Tegel' journalism awards on Wednesday. The ceremony for these national awards took place at the Koninklijke Schouwburg in The Hague.
Cruise passenger treated in Düsseldorf is stable
A passenger from the cruise ship MV Hondius has been transported from Schiphol Airport to a hospital in Düsseldorf and is reported to be in stable condition. The Düsseldorf fire department confirmed that the individual shows no symptoms of infection following their transfer from the Netherlands.
Hundreds march in Loosdrecht against emergency shelter
A few hundred people gathered in Loosdrecht on Wednesday evening to march against the planned arrival of an emergency shelter. Members of Parliament Gidi Markuszower and Mona Keijzer were also present at the demonstration.