Jun 12, 2022

VVD members oppose nitrogen plan; Amsterdam man suspected of human trafficking

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Sunday, June 12, 2022

Many VVD members oppose nitrogen plan; Van der Wal will not make adjustments

A narrow majority of VVD members believe the Cabinet’s nitrogen plans go too far, opposing the strategy for reducing emissions laid out by their own minister Christianne van der Wal (Nature and Nitrogen). However, Van der Wal will not make adjustments, leaving it up to the Tweede Kamer to enforce any changes through the debate on the Cabinet plan.

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Peru intercepts 2.2 tons of cocaine destined for Rotterdam

The Peruvian police say they have intercepted 2.2 tons of cocaine that would be transported by sea to the Netherlands. The drugs were found in the port of Callao, near the Peruvian capital Lima.

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Amsterdam man arrested on suspicion of human trafficking

A 65-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of human trafficking after a woman who had been missing for half a year was found in his Amsterdam home. Police are still investigating the case.

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Netherlands now supports EU bids from Albania and N. Macedonia

The Netherlands has made an about-face when it comes to the accession of Albania and North Macedonia to the European Union. Although Prime Minister Mark Rutte vocally opposed the two countries joining the EU a few years ago, he now approves, De Telegraaf reports.

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Letting children drink alcohol occasionally can lead to addiction: Research

Parents who think they can teach their child to drink responsibly are making a wrong choice, because young people consuming alcohol increases their risk of an alcohol addiction, according to researchers at the Trimbos Institute. It also has a harmful effect on the development of their brains, the addiction center said.

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