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Cabinet eases rules for remains: resomation and sharing a coffin allowed

Cabinet eases rules for remains: resomation and sharing a coffin allowed

The Dutch cabinet has announced plans to allow people to be buried or cremated together in one coffin. Additionally, the government intends to legalize resomation, a process that dissolves a deceased body into liquid.

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Parent association Balans has initiated legal action against the Dutch State, arguing that the government fails to guarantee the right to education for children who are unable to attend school. The organization seeks urgent improvements in customized education, noting that the rising number of 'home sitters' reflects systemic failures in providing necessary support and flexibility.

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New friendships thanks to dining club: "Thought I was too old for it"

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As the new school year begins, many parents in the Netherlands are turning to tutoring and homework assistance for their children. The number of service providers has doubled in a decade, raising questions about whether this extra help is always necessary and if more affordable alternatives exist.

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