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Frits Wester doesn't want to think about retirement: 'Still as fit as a young monkey'

Frits Wester doesn't want to think about retirement: 'Still as fit as a young monkey'

Political reporter Frits Wester has announced that he has no intention of retiring at age 64. He stated in an interview with De Telegraaf that he still feels as fit as ever and plans to continue his work.

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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.

Balans takes legal action against the State over the problem of school absenteeism: "More appropriate education needed"

Balans takes legal action against the State over the problem of school absenteeism: "More appropriate education needed"

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.

What needs to change for girls and women to feel safer?

What needs to change for girls and women to feel safer?

Around one hundred people, including policymakers and young people, gathered at a college in Amsterdam for an Actie Aletta session to discuss strategies against sexual harassment and violence against women. The initiative aims to collect personal experiences and recommendations from youth to inform national government policy on improving safety for women.

Women's emancipation is declining, the Netherlands is lagging behind European countries

Women's emancipation is declining, the Netherlands is lagging behind European countries

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Why is there frequent nuisance on Tussen Meer? "Attractive to young people from outside Osdorp"

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Mayor Halsema has designated Tussen Meer in Osdorp as a priority location following reports of structural noise nuisance caused by youths and motorists. The city attributes the problem to the area's growing popularity as a social hub, which attracts young people from both inside and outside the district through social media exposure.