Former Dutch ministers Tamara van Ark and Wouter Koolmees testified on the sixth day of the COVID-19 parliamentary inquiry. They explained the difficult trade-offs between medical and economic interests, with Koolmees describing the introduction of the curfew as a painful and challenging dilemma.
Presenter Lisette Wellens is leaving the Dutch broadcaster WNL after nine years. She stated on Instagram that she chose to depart because there is insufficient room for her professional ambitions at the organization.
China has started production of its own advanced chip manufacturing equipment. This development challenges the long-standing market dominance of the Dutch company ASML in the chip production sector.
The Amsterdamse Hap column features the French pâté en croûte from Maison Champenoise, a traditional meat pie from the Champagne region. This delicacy has become a popular culinary item among the diverse food offerings available in Amsterdam.
Politician Richard de Mos has returned as an alderman in The Hague following his near-complete acquittal in a corruption case. In an interview, he discussed his intentions regarding the coalition agreement, asylum policies, and his commitment to integrity.