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Cabinet distances itself from Wilders position on Jordan as Palestinian state

Cabinet Schoof in diplomatic row with Jordan over Geert Wilders' differing view of Palestine as 'only real' state, while cabinet insists on two-state solution.

July 19, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

How dangerous is the wolf? And what if you encounter one?

Experts stress that meeting a wolf in the Netherlands poses little threat, but it is important to know how to deal with it. With proper education and any emergency services trained to chase away wolves, we can continue to go out into nature safely.

July 18, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Supervisor: society must prepare for incidents with AI

Watch out, says the Dutch privacy watchdog: everyone from government officials to civilians should be cautious about using AI as it becomes more prevalent in society, as recent incidents including a fraudulent scheme involving deepfaketechnology demonstrate the urgent need for awareness and understanding of AI risks.

July 18, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

IOC goal just missed: slightly more men than women to Games in Paris

IOC falls just short of gender equality goal for Paris 2024 Olympics with 51% of athletes being women, while some countries still struggle with representation.

July 18, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Five months after mass layoff at VDL Nedcar: has everyone back to work?

UWV helps majority of workers find new jobs after mass layoff at Dutch car factory, showing that many have been able to successfully switch careers, with one employee of 20 years finding a fulfilling new job helping people with disabilities, highlighting the value of experience and the benefits of a positive outlook on job opportunities.

July 18, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Leusden municipality closes part of Den Treek estate for now due to wolf

Emergency order issued and estate closed after suspected wolf attack on Leusden girl. Police investigate and extra surveillance arranged by municipality and province.