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Fertility clinic used sperm from same donors hundreds of times

3 weeks ago | dutchnews.nl | Robin Pascoe

A fertility clinic in Leiderdorp knowingly used the sperm of mass donors for more than a decade, in breach of national guidelines, affecting hundreds of families, according to an investigation by Nieuwsuur. Between 2006 and 2017, the Medisch Centrum Kinderwens (MCK), one of the largest fertility clinics in the Netherlands, used sperm from 36 donors far beyond the legal limit of 25 children per donor. In total, more than 1,200 children and over 900 mothers have been affected.
Court forces Syria report release, warns of "fragile" situation

3 weeks ago | dutchnews.nl | Robin Pascoe

The security situation in Syria remains “fragile”, “unstable” and “volatile”, according to an internal report from the Dutch foreign ministry that has been published after a court ruled it could not be kept secret. The government said in May it would no longer publish country reports, which assess political and security conditions in foreign countries and are used to help determine asylum claims, a move much criticised by lawyers and campaign groups.
Record number of Dutch teens caught retrieving drugs in Antwerp

3 weeks ago | dutchnews.nl | Robin Pascoe

Belgian police have arrested 140 people attempting to pick up consignments of cocaine in the port of Antwerp in the first five months of this year, already surpassing last year’s total. Half of those detained came from the Netherlands, including 20 minors and the youngest was just 13 years old, broadcaster NOS reported. The youngsters are sent into ports to collect cocaine hidden in sea containers, sometimes hiding in containers until the coast is clear.
IND withdraws Avans' right to admit international students

3 weeks ago | dutchnews.nl | Robin Pascoe

The IND immigration service has withdrawn the international recognition from the Avans+ hbo college in Breda, meaning the school can no longer sponsor residence permits for foreign students, local broadcaster Omroep Brabant said on Saturday. The decision follows a failed work-study project run by the school with a group of nurses from Indonesia who recruited to help address staffing shortages in Dutch healthcare.
Dutch economy set to grow 1.1% this year, trade tensions a risk

3 weeks ago | dutchnews.nl | Robin Pascoe

Dutch economy set to grow 1.1% this year, trade tensions a risk June 6, 2025 Photo: European Central BankThe Dutch economy is set to grow by 1.1% in 2025, with uncertainty and trade tensions expected to keep growth muted at around 1% a year in the following two years, the Dutch central bank said on Friday. The modest growth will be mainly supported by private consumption and government spending, the bank said in its latest spring forecast.
Ajax striker Brian Brobbey was "target of extortion"

3 weeks ago | dutchnews.nl | Robin Pascoe

Ajax striker Brian Brobbey was the target of a lengthy and violent extortion attempt involving arson, explosions and a shooting, according to an investigation by the Parool. The threats began in late 2022, when notorious Amsterdam criminal Jeymon A. allegedly approached Brobbey at a music festival, claiming to have “solved a problem” for him and suggesting he should pay €150,000 in return. When Brobbey refused, a series of attacks followed.
Crisis? What crisis? Why do we have to wait five months to vote?

3 weeks ago | dutchnews.nl | Robin Pascoe

The Dutch government collapsed on June 4 but, it seems, we have to wait until October 29 to vote for 150 MPs representing goodness knows how many parties who will then go on to form a new administration. That’s 21 weeks, or almost five months. The time is needed, according to the electoral council, to make sure local authorities have enough time to organise everything, to find and train volunteers to run the polling stations and count votes.
Renewable energy share rises to nearly 20% of Dutch consumption

3 weeks ago | dutchnews.nl | Robin Pascoe

The share of renewable energy in the Netherlands rose to 19.8% of total energy consumption in 2024, up from 17.4% the year before, according to provisional figures from national statistics agency CBS. The increase was mainly driven by the expansion of offshore wind power and greater use of biodiesel in road transport. Compared with five years ago, the share of renewable energy has more than doubled. Biomass remains the largest source, followed by wind and solar.
Cool, changeable weather for June holiday weekend

3 weeks ago | dutchnews.nl | Robin Pascoe

The holiday weekend will be cool and unsettled, with frequent showers, strong winds and a chance of thunderstorms, according to weather bureau Weeronline. Saturday will see temperatures between 16° and 19°, but showers will be widespread and accompanied by a brisk south to south-westerly wind. Local thunderstorms are also possible. Sunday will feel even cooler, with a westerly to north-westerly wind bringing colder air.
The US sanctions four judges at the ICC in The Hague

3 weeks ago | dutchnews.nl | Robin Pascoe

The United States is imposing sanctions on four judges at the international criminal court (ICC) in The Hague, citing what it says are its “illegitimate actions” against the United States and Israel. Secretary of state Marco Rubio announced the sanctions against Solomy Balungi Bossa of Uganda, Luz del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza of Peru, Reine Adelaide Sophie Alapini-Gansou of Benin and Beti Hohler of Slovenia on Thursday.