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- Dutch court orders Shell to cut emissions, showing us who's in charge (Hint: It's not the people or their elected representatives)
Globalism has entered a new phase with a Dutch court's order that oil major Shell accelerate cuts to its carbon-dioxide emissions, setting a troubling precedent for those who favor sovereign nations and accountable government. - Dutch ministers seek to simplify procedure to CHANGE GENDER on birth certificate, so that even a CHILD can do itTwo Dutch ministers have submitted an amendment to parliament that would scrap the age limit and expert statement, to simplify changing gender on birth certificates, following pressure from transgender groups.
- Thousands to attend Eurovision song contest in the Netherlands in so-called ‘field lab’ Covid trialThe Dutch government wants to run a ‘practical test’ to investigate how to hold large events in a ‘safe and responsible manner’ by allowing 3,500 people to attend the Eurovision in May, the contest organizers have confirmed.
- Netherlands becomes latest country to suspend use of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine over concerns of possibly serious side effectsThe Netherlands has halted use of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine for at least two weeks while an investigation into possibly serious side effects from the jab is undertaken by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
- EU’re on your own: Dutch PM Rutte says there should be ‘no, no, no’ Covid-19 bailout for Italy & Spain (VIDEO)As EU top dogs attempt to agree on a Covid-19 rescue package for the worst-affected member states, including Italy and Spain, Dutch PM Mark Rutte publicly reaffirmed his view on the matter to a concerned voter: “No, no, no.”
- Anti-5G fever spreads to the Netherlands as towers suffer ‘arson and sabotage’Several 5G broadcasting masts across the Netherlands were damaged in what authorities have described as “a worrying development.” Similar acts of sabotage have previously been seen in the UK.
- Netherlands reports spike of 2,000 deaths above average, suggesting Dutch coronavirus toll may be far HIGHER than expectedThe Netherlands suffered 2,000 more deaths than usual during the first week of April, the country’s statistics office has said. The spike suggests the Covid-19 toll might be significantly higher than officially registered.
- Dutch Navy submarine aborts North Sea training mission due to Covid-19 outbreak on boardA Dutch combat submarine was forced to cut its voyage short and quickly return home after several of its crew members tested positive for the Covid-19 disease.
- Corona heist? Van Gogh painting stolen overnight from Dutch museumA painting by Dutch master Vincent van Gogh has been stolen from a museum in the Netherlands closed due to Covid-19. The piece was on temporary loan, with officials of both museums expressing exasperation over the theft.
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