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Mussels do well in Wadden Sea: 'Possibly doubled'

Young mussels thrive in Wadden Sea, doubled number of mussel beds thanks to decrease in shrimp population and fresher waters. The increase in mussels is good news for the entire food chain and provides shelter for other marine life.

Nov. 25, 2024, 8 p.m.

Opposition seeks to force cabinet to scrap education cuts

Opposition parties want the proposed education cuts of two billion euros off the table in order to preserve the quality of education and strengthen the competitiveness of business. The opposition proposes taking this money away from other ministries and combating tax evasion.

Nov. 25, 2024, 8 p.m.

Disruption Groningen continues all Monday, still trains between Assen and Europapark

Good news for commuters: trains between Assen and Groningen Europapark will run tomorrow, with only a few exceptions during peak hours, according to the NS. However, the track between Europapark and Groningen will still be closed, requiring travelers to take a bus instead.

Nov. 24, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Bodies of elderly couple (78) found at two locations in Zwolle, the Netherlands

Couple of 78 in Zwolle mysteriously died - Police investigate cause of death of bodies found.

Nov. 24, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

'Climate deal could return like a boomerang to rich countries'

Expert Pieter Pauw has deemed the climate summit in Baku a failure, with the main agreement being that rich countries will give $300 billion annually to poorer countries for climate support. However, there are concerns about this amount being enough and how it will be provided, with countries like China still classified as developing despite their economic growth.

Nov. 24, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

17.1 degrees in De Bilt: warmest Nov. 24 ever recorded in the Netherlands

Rainy days ahead as temperatures drop: Weather forecast shows cooler days with some sun, but temperatures set to drop even lower later this week, possibly to freezing at night.