The Netherlands' first centre for sexually exploited men opens in Eindhoven

Lumens, a walk-in centre for victims of sexual exploitation, has opened in the Netherlands. This centre is unique, as it is the first of its kind in the Netherlands to focus specifically on men and boys.

The centre opened off the back of a 2018 study that found that, in Eindhoven, around 70 men worked in prostitution. Just less than 60 of which, were minors who did not always work voluntarily.

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The Netherlands: Storm Ciara may bring gale-force winds and rain on Sunday

There is a strong
chance that the Dutch coast may be hit by a winter storm this weekend –
and Ciara is the first named Atlantic storm to head across the North Sea
to the Netherlands.

Storm Ciara will first batter Britain and then head to the Netherlands,
reaching the coast with winds of up to 100kph on Sunday or Sunday
evening.

The storm is ‘not yet a certainty’ and the Netherlands will miss the
worst of it, but conditions will at least be very blustery for a few
days, Weerplaza meteorologist Wilfred Janssen said.

Read more at DutchNews.nl:

There is a strong
chance that the Dutch coast may be hit by a winter storm this weekend –
and Ciara is the first named Atlantic storm to head across the North Sea
to the Netherlands.

Storm Ciara will first batter Britain and then head to the Netherlands,
reaching the coast with winds of up to 100kph on Sunday or Sunday
evening.

The storm is ‘not yet a certainty’ and the Netherlands will miss the
worst of it, but conditions will at least be very blustery for a few
days, Weerplaza meteorologist Wilfred Janssen said.

Read more at DutchNews.nl:

There is a strong chance that the Dutch coast may be hit by a winter storm this weekend – and Ciara is the first named Atlantic storm to head across the North Sea to the Netherlands. Storm Ciara will first batter Britain and then head to the Netherlands, reaching the coast with winds of up to 100kph on Sunday or Sunday evening.

The storm is ‘not yet a certainty’ and the Netherlands will miss the worst of it, but conditions will at least be very blustery for a few days, Weerplaza meteorologist Wilfred Janssen said.

Read more at: Storm Ciara may bring gale-force winds and rain on Sunday - DutchNews.nl

The Netherlands; Turkish immigrants will have to formally 'inburger' from 2021: says Government minister

Turkish immigrants will have to formally ‘inburger’ from 2021: minister

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https://www.dutchnews.nl/news/2020/02/turkish-immigrants-will-have-to-formally-inburger-from-2021-minister/

Europe's future: Macron: Poland, Germany and France to lead Europe after Brexit

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for closer ties with Poland in shaping the European Union without Britain, in European security and relations with Russia.

Following talks in Warsaw with Polish President Andrzej Duda, Macron also called for a revival of trilateral ties with Germany, urging a summit meeting before the summer, following years of hiatus.

He said the three countries “bear responsibility for Europe's future” and should resume that role, especially after Britain's departure last week.

Later in the day. after talks with Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, Macron said his trip to Poland was “pretty special, a few days after Brexit, because it also shows our will, between strategic partners, big European powers, being able to ... reactivate a productive dialogue and make our Europe stronger, more sovereign, more united.”

Duda said the 27-member EU should become more efficient and attractive “so that no one will want to leave it.”

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The Netherlands will give citizens up to Euro 4,000 ($4,400) for buying new electric vehicles

The Netherlands will support greener forms of transport this year by giving drivers money towards the cost of a new electric vehicle (EV). This goes for private buyers of both new and used cars.
 

According to a report from Dutch news organization RTL

 if you live in the Netherlands and buy a new electric car after July 1 this year, you could receive €4,000 ($4,425) towards its cost from the government. If you buy a used, second-hand EV, you could be eligible for €2,000 ($2,211).

Click here to check out the listing and prices of electric cars in the Netherlands
 

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Coronavirus latest: Rescue flight lands in France as European cases rise to 23

European coronavirus cases have risen to 23 as a plane carrying 254 evacuees from Wuhan landed in France — including 36 people with symptoms.

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https://www.euronews.com/2020/01/22/watch-live-who-director-general-statement-on-coronavirus-outbreak

EU-Scotland relations: Scotland asks EU to 'leave a light on' in Brussels after Brexit

Many in Scotland have an eye on independence from the UK, a move they see as opening a path to joining the European Union.

Read,more at:
https://www.euronews.com/2020/01/31/scotland-asks-eu-to-leave-a-light-on-in-brussels-after-brexit