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'COA meets deadline for reducing number of asylum seekers in Ter Apel'

COA has found a solution to meet the maximum quota of 2000 asylum seekers in Ter Apel, by relocating some of them to Biddinghuizen. This comes after a court ruling and pressure from the rising number of asylum seekers in the Netherlands.

Feb. 20, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Increasing concerns about greenhouses with migrant workers: does the industry have a future?

Economic importance of Dutch greenhouse farming sector limited, while presence of migrant workers leads to problems. Westlanders should go work in greenhouses themselves if they are proud of the sector, according to economist and author Jaap van Duijn.

Feb. 19, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Her trainers and Wüst in shock, but Schouten quits: 'I can't live the way I want'

A day after her successful World Distances Championships, speed skater Irene Schouten announced that she is quitting top sport after 15 years of hard work and sacrifice. The three Olympic titles remain her highlight, but she looks back on her career and the amazing journey she has experienced with pride.

Feb. 19, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Navalny spokesman: examination of body will take two more weeks

Navalny's wife claims he was poisoned with Novichok and that the investigation into his death is being delayed by a chemical examination. She vows to continue her husband's work despite his passing.

Feb. 19, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Breakthrough in detection: nitrous oxide detectable in blood and breath hours after use

Nitrous oxide affects driving for at least an hour and can now be measured in breath, blood and saliva using infrared detection equipment. This provides opportunities for enforcement and detection of nitrous oxide use in traffic, which is suspected to be involved in many traffic accidents with serious consequences.

Feb. 19, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Sinner writes ABN Amro Open to his name: 'Means a lot to me'

Jannik Sinner wins the 51st edition of the ABN Amro Open from Alex De Minaur in a thrilling final and rises to third in the world rankings after his recent victory at the Australian Open.