The United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Germany have jointly called on Israel to stop the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank. The European countries also urged Israel to investigate reports of military involvement in the escalating violence within the region.
A motorcyclist in his 20s was arrested in Amsterdam on Friday evening following a high-speed police chase through the Marathonweg area. The suspect attempted to escape by jumping into the water at Olympiakade but was eventually surrounded and detained by officers in front of crowded outdoor terraces.
The invitation policy of the Dutch COVID-19 commission has drawn criticism for failing to include the former chairwoman of the association for geriatric specialists. She expressed disappointment that the 'silent disaster' in nursing homes is being overlooked again, while other figures like Maurice de Hond have been invited to testify.
Dozens of windows were smashed and red paint was smeared on an ING bank office in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, marking the latest in a series of vandalism incidents against the bank's locations. While the damage was likely caused by a claw hammer, police investigations are ongoing and previous arrests have not yet led to convictions. ING has condemned the actions, which follow similar protests by climate and pro-Palestinian activists at various bank offices across the city.
The International Energy Agency warns that depleting oil stocks could drive gasoline prices toward 3 euros per liter as the summer holiday season begins. This price surge is expected to make travel significantly more expensive for motorists heading to holiday destinations.
Mayor Femke Halsema is conducting a thorough evaluation following the last-minute cancellation of the Music On festival in Amsterdam due to safety concerns regarding a festival tent. The investigation aims to identify communication failures between municipal departments and the organizer after a negative safety advisory only reached the mayor hours before the event.