Netherlands articles
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Passport gender change - the Netherlands
The legislation approving passport sex change is unlikely to go through in the Netherlands, as discouraged by the NSC party leader, Pieter Omtzigt. The New Social Party leader argues that the majority of the MPs are against the notion and due to the changes in the MPs, the discussion can only be held once there […]
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New push for Netherlands to ban adoption from abroad
The SP wants the Netherlands to stop adoption from abroad and will submit a proposal to that effect in parliament on Thursday. There is too much room for abuse, and it is not a sustainable way of protecting children, MP Michiel van Nispen told RTL Nieuws.
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Avalanche in Austria kills three skiers from the Netherlands
Group of 17 were ski touring near resort of Sölden when 80-metre wide avalanche hitAn avalanche near the Austrian ski resort of Sölden has killed three skiers from the Netherlands. Another person was rescued and taken to hospital.The victims were part of a 17-person ski touring group that was on an ascent with four Austrian guides. Ski touring involves using skis with special bindings and skins that make moving uphill possible. Continue reading