The United States Treasury Department announced sanctions on Wednesday against the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, an entity established by Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz. This move targets the administrative body responsible for overseeing the strategically vital maritime passage.
Dutch municipalities, provinces, and the fire department are calling on the national government to modernize building regulations to keep pace with social and technological changes. A study by TNO revealed that current rules are outdated and require radical modernization to support future construction projects.
A study by the Dutch Education Inspectorate shows that despite a significant increase in screen time over the last seven years, physical movement skills among eighth-grade students have remained stable. Researchers expressed surprise at these findings, as they had expected the rise in mobile device usage to negatively impact children's motor development.
Residents of Heemstede attended a well-attended walk-in evening at the town hall on Tuesday to discuss development plans for 't Groot Clooster. The event allowed community members to share their ideas and concerns, while officials emphasized that the project plans are not yet finalized.
The Dutch economy grew by 1.8% last year, an increase from the 1.1% growth seen in 2024. Although all provinces recorded economic expansion, Friesland saw the highest growth rate while Limburg experienced the lowest.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) reported an attack on a U.S. airbase on Thursday. According to state news agency Tasnim, the action was a response to a recent U.S. strike near the southern city of Bandar Abbas.