BBB leader Caroline van der Plas is taking a temporary leave from her duties in the House of Representatives to care for her seriously ill mother. Her mother, Nuala van der Plas-Fitzpatrick, is a former politician who served as an alderman in Deventer during the 1990s.
Israeli air strikes in the Lebanese city of Tyre on Monday killed four people and injured 127 others, according to Lebanon's Ministry of Health. The Jabal Amel Hospital was among the locations hit, leaving dozens of medical staff members injured.
Artists Beth Ditto and Billy Porter will headline the opening of Pride Village at Amsterdam's Museumplein on August 4th as part of the World Pride celebrations. The location will serve as the event's central hub for a week, featuring food trucks, bars, and performances from both international and Dutch musicians. Local artists Emma Kok and Paul Morris are also scheduled to perform during the opening concert.
The Dutch state has purchased a medieval gold ring dating from the 9th or 10th century for 83,150 euros. The piece of jewelry will be added to the National Collection and loaned to a museum for exhibition.
Two men from Zaandam and Velsen were arrested Tuesday following a fatal stabbing at a business premises in Heerhugowaard. Both suspects were injured during the incident and are currently in police custody.
The stalemate regarding the nature permit for camping Sandevoerde in Zandvoort continues as the environmental service awaits additional data from the entrepreneur. A final decision on the permit can only be made once all necessary information is submitted.