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Hans Von der Brelie

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Creative caring: Social solutions to elderly welfare in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is regarded as having one of the best systems for elderly care in the world, but it faces many challenges including an increasingly ageing population. Restricted by a severe shortage of care workers the Dutch have come up with innovative solutions, as Hans von der Brelie found out.

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Fearing Russian invasion Estonia's civilians heed their country's call to arms

EU member Estonia feels threatened by neighbour Russia. This year, the small NATO country will invest over 3% of its GDP to beef up its defence capabilities. It has also been hosting NATO exercises and training civilians in trench warfare, as EuronewsWitness reporter Hans von der Brelie discovered.

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Mixed feelings in Greece over plans to build more wind farms

Is Greece on its way to becoming Europe's renewable power outlet? Euronews reporter Hans von der Brelie investigates why the location of wind farms is so important and why everyone is not on board.

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Inside Marseille’s deadly drug wars: Why are youths killing youths?

Forty-nine people were killed in drug-related shoot-outs between rival gangs in Marseille in 2023 - and the killing is ongoing. Is the situation in the French port city spiralling out of control? Euronews Witness heads south to find out.

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Joining the EU: What would it mean for young Moldovans?

In December 2023, EU leaders agreed to open accession negotiations with Moldova after the Balkan state received EU candidate status in June 2022. How do Moldovans feel about EU integration? Euronews Correspondent Hans von der Brelie travelled to Moldova to find out.

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Will North Macedonia be able to quit coal?

North Macedonia is bathed in sunlight, so, phasing out coal should be easy. But because of the energy crisis, the exact opposite is currently happening: ancient coal-fired power plants are blowing huge amounts of toxic emissions into the air and new lignite mines are even being opened up.

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The Vareš silver mine: A brighter future for Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Strategic metals are key for the European Union as it looks to reduce its dependence on Chinese or Russian raw materials. However, a flagship mining project in Bosnia and Herzegovina is stirring anger among some residents.

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Polish election: What matters most to young voters?

Our reporter Hans von der Brelie travelled to Poland to meet young Poles who will vote for the first time in the parliamentary elections on 15 October. Their political views reflect the deep divisions in Polish society.

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Wildfires in Tenerife: A paradise up in flames

Wildfires across the world are devastating huge areas. Often humans are the culprits with campfires, cigarettes and even arson attacks. But the question is: Is there is a link to climate change as well, to drought and heatwaves?

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Border violence: What is going on in Bulgaria?

We find out what's going on along the border between Bulgaria and Turkey, as Sofia seeks Schengen Area accession amid worrying reports of abuse and violence towards migrants by Bulgarian border police.

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Mass protests demand political change in Serbia

Outcry over shootings, political corruption and an atmosphere of violence are ratcheting up tensions in Serbia.

Spain

Desertification of Spanish marshlands shows climate crisis has arrived

Water shortages in the Doñana marshlands of southern Spain is bad news for both wildlife and rice growers

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Tracking water thieves in southern Spain

This episode of Euronews Witness brings you to Andalusia in southern Spain, where our reporter Hans von der Brelie is searching – and finding - illegal water wells.

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Meet the Dutch farmers fighting against emissions regulations

In this latest episode of Euronews Witness, we travel to the Netherlands where many farmers are opposing government plans to drastically reduce livestock in order to slash nitrogen emissions, a major source of pollution in the country.

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Why are so many young Finns dying from drug abuse?

Finland is often held up as a shining example on the world stage. Yet is the European country with the highest proportion of under 25s dying from drugs.

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Time is running out: who are the climate activists sounding the alarm?

Soup on a Van Gogh, hands glued to roads, mashed potatoes on a Monet painting. Europe’s climate activists have been adopting more extreme tactics. Our reporter Hans von der Brelie met them to find out why.

World News

Climate activists hijack car adverts to highlight environmental impact

Climate activists have vandalised car industry billboards in a coordinated campaign in Europe to highlight the sector's environmental impact. In Brussels, the action was timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of its International Motor Show.

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In Moscow's crosshairs: Moldova scrambles to stay warm this winter

Moscow is using energy as a weapon against Moldova. Residents there have taken to the streets in the capital Chisinau, to protest against the pro-European government.

Economy

Rising production costs puts the squeeze on Europe's bakers

Whether it's the local family bakery around the corner or the huge industrial-scale bakeries, skyrocketing bills are an existential threat. Euronews speaks to bakers in the Netherlands, Romania, and Italy to find out more.

Economy

Bakers go bust while EU ministers mull gas-price cap

European energy ministers are debating an EU gas-price cap to help consumers. But for some businesses, such as bakeries, the action on bills is too little too late.

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