In the Netherlands, driving instructors have been told that they are legally allowed to essentially exchange driving lessons for sexual intercourse. The Dutch Parliament was presented with the issue when an official asked if a […]
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Researchers Are Surprised That This New Type Of Bike Lane Is So Successful
Bicycling has just become more environmentally friendlier than ever before. In the Netherlands, one bike path that was equipped with solar panels has shown to be an effective energy source. The pathway exists in the […]
Voluntary Euthanasia Society Launches Campaign For Right To Die Pill
The Dutch newspaper NRC reported that the country’s voluntary euthanasia society has relaunched its passionate campaign to push for the availability of a pill for the elderly people who wish to end their lives. The […]
Dutch Authorities Raid Uber Offices In Amsterdam
Dutch police raided the Amsterdam office of UberPop this week, seizing documents as they prepare for criminal proceedings against the ridesharing app, following a ban imposed on it in December of last year. UberPop is […]
Rival Dutch Political Parties Stand United In Not Welcoming Islamic Migrants
Outspoken Dutch opposition leader Geert Wilders has called the refugees flooding into Europe an “Islamic invasion.” The leader of the Dutch right wing made the statement in a debate on how the Netherlands would deal […]
Netherlands Cracks Down On Illegal Immigrants As Refugee Crisis Sweeps Europe
The Netherlands may soon implement a stricter asylum policy as anti-immigration sentiment grows amid the Syrian refugee crisis hitting Europe. Those individuals who are deemed not to be “asylum seekers” will be limited to a […]
Commuters In The Netherlands Will Soon Have The First 100% Green Rail System
Dutch commuters will soon have the ability to use one of the most environmentally friendly rail systems in Europe, which will use only electricity generated by wind farms. A new contract between Eneco and VIVENS […]
Netherlands Public Image Takes Huge Hit Over Domestic Spying
The Netherlands public image as one of the world’s leaders in personal freedoms has taken a bashing with news its government is seeking to beef up its online snooping capabilities to spy on its law […]
The Dutch Have Discovered A Groundbreaking (And Beautiful) Way To Cut Airport Noise In Half
Nobody wants an airport in their backyard because of the noise. As existing airports get busier and busier due to increased demand for air travel and people get more sensitive to noise pollution, air transportation […]
The Dutch Have Had Enough, Ban Muslim Veils In Public Places
As radical Islam taints the entire religion with terror, rape and violence, citizens of civilized countries are starting to push back, realizing that excessive religious tolerance is amounting to regression back towards middle ages social […]