Minister Letschert calls conclusion on Ongehoord Nederland ‘concerning’

Carbon tax to make gas and petrol more expensive from 2028: 'Help needed for the poorest'

Starting in 2028, a new European CO2 levy on natural gas and petrol is expected to increase monthly household expenses by tens of euros. The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) warns that low-income households will need financial aid or support for sustainability measures to mitigate the impact.

British media: Ministers call on Starmer to step down

Several British cabinet ministers have reportedly called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign, according to reports from The Times and Sky News. High-ranking officials, including Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, have told Starmer to reconsider his position ahead of a scheduled meeting on Tuesday.

'At the End of the War' by Bert Natter wins Libris Literature Prize

Netanyahu calls EU sanctions on settlers ‘morally bankrupt’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned European Union sanctions against violent settlers in the West Bank, labeling the move as "moral bankruptcy." He argued that the sanctions unfairly equate the settlers with Hamas.

Fundraiser launched to save vandalized Houtplein artwork: ‘Aiming to return the sculpture before summer’

The Stichting Beeldengalerij Haarlem and artist Jackie Sleper have launched a fundraising campaign to repair the vandalized sculpture 'Hirondelle' at Houtplein. The organizers need approximately 2,000 euros to complete the restoration and aim to return the artwork to its site before the summer.