The Dutch cabinet has issued a letter to schools nationwide, urging staff to be alert for signs that female students may be at risk of genital mutilation before the summer holidays. The initiative aims to prevent girls from being taken abroad for the procedure by helping educators identify potential warning signals.
Austrian police dismantled a Hungarian drug gang that was importing large quantities of ecstasy and speed from Amsterdam. During the investigation, authorities discovered that the gang was also involved in serious sexual offenses, including the rape of a woman.
Train services between Amsterdam Central and Utrecht have been suspended following a lightning strike between Breukelen and Utrecht. Dutch railway operator NS expects the disruption to last until approximately 7:00 PM, as code yellow weather warnings remain in effect for the region.
Former Health Minister Tamara van Ark testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee that the Dutch cabinet rarely had the opportunity to weigh long-term consequences of COVID-19 measures against immediate needs. She explained that the acute pressure on the healthcare system during the pandemic forced the government to prioritize short-term crisis management over long-term policy impacts.
The municipality of Haarlem processed 57 permit applications last week concerning demolition, tree felling, and hospitality activities. These reports aim to inform residents about various developments and projects occurring within their local neighborhoods.