Democratic Representative Abigail Spanberger criticized President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, calling it full of lies. Speaking on behalf of her party, she argued that the president's policies have not improved the lives of American citizens, with a specific focus on the issue of purchasing power.
Amsterdam café De Blaffende Vis has unveiled its annual King's Day facade decoration, this year featuring Princess Beatrix dressed as a hippie. The artwork includes the message 'make love not war' to call for peace and encourage public discourse regarding current global conflicts.
Ans van der Velde, the new chair of the Tenant Council for Woningbedrijf Velsen, is strongly opposing rent increases while many social housing units suffer from maintenance issues like mold and leaks. She aims to establish resident committees in every neighborhood to collectively advocate for better living conditions and fair service costs.
Dutch potato growers are facing a surplus of 500 million kilograms of unsold potatoes, yet the price of fries in snack bars remains high at nearly 5 euros. This price stability is due to snack bars having already purchased their stock, leaving growers struggling to find profitable uses for the excess potatoes.
Tallon Griekspoor was eliminated from the Madrid Masters tournament after losing in straight sets to the sixth-seeded Italian Lorenzo Musetti. The match ended 6-4, 7-5, preventing the Dutch player from advancing to the round of 16.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has indicated that a potential settlement in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial must be explored before any pardon is considered. Consequently, Netanyahu currently has no immediate prospect of receiving presidential clemency in the ongoing legal case.