Two parents who allegedly kidnapped their children from foster care in Dalfsen to Belgium last March told a court they believed they were within their rights. The couple stated they took the children because they feared losing legal custody and felt a sense of urgency.
A 28-year-old man from The Hague was arrested on Thursday afternoon after claiming to have a bomb at the city hall. Police reported that no explosives were found on the suspect following the suspicious situation.
Haarlem is set to launch a new reporting center for street safety and nuisance following months of preparation. The municipality aims to provide a single, recognizable channel for residents to report concerns about safety in their neighborhoods.
The political parties D66, VVD, and PRO have formed a new governing coalition in Heemstede, focusing on policy continuity for the next four years. The new municipal executive board is scheduled to be officially installed on June 8.
The European Commission announced that the Netherlands will receive the first doses of Favipiravir, an experimental antiviral drug for treating hantavirus. While no treatment is currently approved, the European Medicines Agency has deemed the drug suitable for use in clinical trials.