Netherlands
Bird flu detected in cow in Netherlands for first time outside US
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The bird flu virus H5N1 has been detected for the first time outside the US in a cow in the Netherlands. Antibodies against the pathogen were found in the milk of the animal on a farm in the province of Friesland. The Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut in Greifswald confirms that no such case was previously known worldwide.
As Schiphol Airport's snow disruptions continue into their second week—stranding thousands including Swedes reported earlier—26-year-old Frida Johansson and her two friends face mounting costs of 40,000 SEK, medication shortages, and the threat of missing her sociology degree ceremony.
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As snow disruptions at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport enter their fourth day—following hundreds of cancellations over the weekend—Swedish travelers like 24-year-old Josefine Strömquist and 25-year-old Linus Johansson remain stranded amid limited flight resumptions and long queues.
A new study in the Netherlands suggests that banning smartphones in schools could lead to increased emotional loneliness among some students, particularly those with social vulnerabilities. Researchers surveyed students before and after a nationwide ban took effect in January 2024. While social loneliness remained stable overall, emotional isolation slightly rose, highlighting potential unintended mental health impacts.
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In a significant act of cultural restitution, the Netherlands has returned a major collection of fossils, including the famed 'Java Man' skull, to Indonesia after decades of negotiations. The handover, facilitated by the Naturalis Biodiversity Center, marks a step towards addressing colonial-era acquisitions and fostering international scientific collaboration. Officials from both nations hailed the move as a model for repatriating artifacts taken during colonial periods.