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CO2 from industry captured and stored under North Sea

By 2030, the Netherlands must emit 55% less CO2, and in order to achieve this goal, work will now be done for the first time on capturing and storing CO2 from companies in the Port of Rotterdam, starting with a project called Porthos in which CO2 will be stored in an empty gas field under the North Sea.

April 13, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Joost Klein not planning to skip song contest after appeal

Klein refuses to skip Eurovision in Malmö despite calls from artists to boycott due to Israel's participation, saying it's a complex issue and he wouldn't be the one to solve it. AVROTROS states that the event is apolitical and cannot resolve deep-seated conflicts.

April 13, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Autism Society advises against controversial treatment after new report

NVA advises against ABA treatment for children with autism after research commissioned by Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. Several parties argue for more control and self-determination over treatment.

April 12, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Hundreds of millions more in subsidies for heat grids

Outgoing cabinet commits to millions in subsidies for heat networks to revive development in cities. There will also be additional climate measures for fuel suppliers and agriculture.

April 12, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Cabinet pledges Ukraine billions, PVV and BBB upset

The Netherlands surprised with billions in military aid and economic support to Ukraine. Informants and opposition parties are outraged by these unexpected pledges by outgoing cabinet.

April 12, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Call to Joost Klein: don't go to song contest because of Israel

Actors and artists are calling on singer Joost Klein not to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest because of the participation of Israel, which they say is carrying out genocide against the Palestinians. Meanwhile, more than 250 famous names have signed a letter. AVROTROS disagrees and stresses that the festival is a-political.