The Iranian Revolutionary Guard claimed to have launched a drone attack on a U.S. military base in Bahrain as retaliation for recent American strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. This incident follows reports of U.S. attacks on Iranian territory, including explosions on Qeshm island and near the port city of Bandar Abbas.
The JOVD, the youth wing of the Dutch VVD party, has proposed a new political program that includes the gradual abolition of the state pension (AOW). The group also calls for ending the mortgage interest deduction, which has traditionally been a core policy of the main VVD party.
The parent company of Marlboro has joined the Dutch legal cannabis experiment by purchasing a large greenhouse in Hellevoetsluis. Experts anticipate that the tobacco industry will utilize its lobbying experience to market cannabis by focusing on potential health benefits. This move raises questions about whether the industry will replicate the controversial promotional strategies used for tobacco products.
Café Scheiwijck in Beverwijk has decorated its facade with an image of Donald Trump and the slogan 'Make Holland win again' for the upcoming Dutch national football team matches. Owner Taylor van Marrelo is preparing the pub for fans to gather and watch every game together.
The free coastal bus service in Castricum will continue to operate this summer after receiving additional support from the local council. The bus will run daily between the Castricum railway station and the beach at Castricum aan Zee from July 4 through August 30.
Residents of Vogelenzang have launched a petition with over 600 signatures to protest the planned opening of an asylum seeker reception center at the Tiltenberg estate. The local village council expressed concerns over the decision, questioning why their community is repeatedly selected for such facilities.