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West Nile virus spreads in Europe and North America

19 clusters · 59 sources · last updated about 3 hours ago

Latest: Wyoming official confirms West Nile virus in Fremont County horse

In the United States, West Nile virus (WNV) continues to impact equine populations and is increasingly detected in mosquito populations. In Florida, an under-vaccinated 16-year-old Quarter Horse in Indian River County wa

West Nile virus outbreaks in Europe and the US

4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Netherlands reports West Nile virus outbreak and blood screening

West Nile virus has caused fatalities and multiple infections in parts of Europe and the United States. In the Netherlands, the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has reported a significant r

Nitrogen policy debate intensifies amid permit and local's

48 clusters · 141 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Dutch agricultural groups challenge Noord-Brabant nitrogen policies

The nitrogen reduction debate in the Netherlands continues to evolve through regional implementation and legal challenges. In Drenthe, the ‘Future-Oriented Rural Area Drenthe’ program targets a 30 percent reduction in am

Caregiving and elderly support in the Netherlands

8 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Netherlands initiatives target elderly loneliness and dementia support

Caregiving and disability support in the Netherlands are increasingly characterized by community-based initiatives and a focus on individual autonomy. The sector is managing significant personnel shortages by promoting c

Central Europe drought & heatwave August-September 2026

93 clusters · 350 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Drought and seasonal care impact plant life in the Netherlands and Belgium

The heatwave and drought conditions in Central Europe intensified through August 2026, causing record-low water levels across major river systems and widespread infrastructure disruptions. In the Netherlands, rainfall de

India-Netherlands bilateral cooperation

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: India and Netherlands sign MoUs for Kalpasar Project

India and the Netherlands have expanded their bilateral cooperation across public health and water management sectors. In early September, an Indian delegation visited the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and

PFAS contamination, regulation and exposure updates

87 clusters · 293 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: European Union to ban certain products containing ‘forever chemicals’

Research continues to deliver new tools for tackling PFAS, while governments worldwide tighten limits and confront contamination hotspots. In the United States, manufacturers have reached settlements exceeding $10 bill

Rising social isolation in Europe

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Loneliness rates rise among young adults in the Netherlands

Research in England and the Netherlands indicates a growing trend of social isolation and loneliness across various age groups. In England, data from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) shows a significant r

Netherlands COVID-19 vaccination campaign

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Netherlands launches autumn coronavirus vaccination campaign

The Netherlands initiated its autumn 2026 COVID-19 vaccination campaign in late August, with appointments becoming available ahead of the vaccination process starting September 21. The campaign targets individuals aged 7

Extreme weather and heat in the Netherlands

3 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Netherlands sees lower mosquito nuisance due to drought and heat

Public concern regarding extreme weather in the Netherlands has risen, with a survey indicating that 63% of citizens are worried about local impacts such as heavy rainfall, heatwaves, and drought. In the province of Limb

Asian tiger mosquito expansion in Central Europe and the Low

8 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Asian tiger mosquito detected in 43 Hessen municipalities

In late July 2026, German researchers documented a sharp rise in Aedes albopictus numbers across southern Germany, warning that the mosquito could carry chikungunya northward. Danish scientists reported the species movin

Local political and social tensions in the Netherlands

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Nieuwegein reports local administrative and protest issues

Local administrative and social tensions have emerged across several regions in the Netherlands. In Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, discussions have surfaced regarding the vulnerability of local democracy due to the intimidation of