Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the completion of a three-day joint military exercise with Belarus. The training, which was overseen by Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko via video link, included exercises focused on the use of nuclear weapons.
Police raided the RGYM gym and its owner's home in Beverwijk on Wednesday morning following an anonymous tip regarding illegal weapon possession. No weapons or evidence were found during the searches, leading to a follow-up discussion on police protocols for such interventions.
A Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee will question former Prime Minister Mark Rutte, former Health Minister Hugo de Jonge, and former RIVM director Jaap van Dissel regarding the government's COVID-19 policy. Other key figures, including former ministers and experts, have also been summoned, with the first hearings scheduled for May 29.
The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the government's COVID-19 response is set to begin next week, featuring testimonies from key officials like Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Jaap van Dissel. Critics of the policies, including Maurice de Hond and Mona Keijzer, will also be questioned during the hearings.