New research from the CPB indicates that the Dutch tax system is exacerbating economic inequality between households rather than reducing it. The findings show that wealthy households are increasingly benefiting from the current system, leading to a wider wealth gap.
Police in Apeldoorn cleared a roundabout on Tuesday evening after protesters demonstrating against an emergency asylum seeker shelter threw fireworks at officers. No violence was reported during the police intervention to disperse the group.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima attended the annual May 5th concert in Amsterdam, where they were seen dancing to Latin music performed by singer Rolf Sanchez. The event concluded with a selection of Spanish-language hits, including "Vivir Mi Vida" and "Danza Kuduro."
Spain has agreed to receive the Dutch cruise ship Hondius in the Canary Islands for humanitarian reasons and in accordance with international law. The decision was announced by the Spanish Ministry of Health via social media.
Several Liberation Festivals across the Netherlands experienced high attendance on Tuesday, with some sites reaching full capacity. Festivals in Utrecht and Rotterdam were forced to temporarily close their gates to additional visitors due to the large crowds.
Russian attacks in several Ukrainian cities have resulted in numerous fatalities, including at least 12 deaths in Zaporizja and five in Kramatorsk. President Zelensky and regional governors confirmed the casualties, which also included four deaths in Dnipro.