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New Year dives on coast canceled due to high winds

New Year's dives in the Netherlands are being canceled due to poor weather forecasts and strong winds, making it too dangerous to enter the water. Inland waters can also be dangerous due to possible wave action.

Dec. 30, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Why emitting CO2 is so cheap now that it's holding back sustainability

Learn how European companies are paying for their carbon emissions through the Emissions Trading System, a growing market with fluctuating prices influenced by government policies and industry demand.

Dec. 29, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Much unclear about South Korea crash: off radar and landing gear collapsed

Plane crash in South Korea with 179 victims raises many questions. Possible cause: collision with birds and miscommunication between pilots and air traffic control.

Dec. 29, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Interview Mattie Valk with terminally ill Eva Hermans-Kroot is Radio Moment of 2024

Dutch radio host Eva Jinek has a moving conversation with a terminally ill woman, earning her the title of "Radio Moment of the Year. Judges highlight Jinek's courage and strength and the impact of her program on listeners.

Dec. 29, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Lots of enthusiasm for fireworks-free vacation park: 'Louis is scared to death of fireworks'

More and more people are choosing a fireworks-free vacation park to spend the New Year, because of the many fireworks bans and the need for peace and quiet. This creates a lot of crowds at parks such as RCN het Grote Bos on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug and bookings are already being made for next year.

Dec. 29, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Boy (12) found dead in Groningen home, suspect arrested

12-year-old boy found dead in Groningen, police investigating suspicious death with 45-year-old man arrested and neighbors interviewed.