Amsterdam Alderman Alexander Scholtes has rejected a proposal to use ferrets for rat control, citing animal welfare concerns and high implementation costs. The city will continue to prioritize prevention and the use of snap traps, as official data shows that rat nuisance reports have remained relatively stable in recent years.
The 3FM Serious Request charity event will raise funds for the Dutch Burn Foundation this year. The Glass House will be located in Arnhem during the week leading up to Christmas.
Consultancy firm KPMG has launched an investigation into the Dutch benefits agency UWV following reports of a potential culture of fear within the organization. The UWV confirmed the probe on Thursday after initial reporting by the current affairs program EenVandaag.
The European Central Bank is expected to raise interest rates for the first time in three years this Thursday to combat rising inflation. This decision aims to stabilize prices and may offer better returns for savers.
Minister Mirjam Sterk has paused the closure of two care villas for severely disabled and sick children. The facilities will remain open until suitable alternative care locations have been found for all current patients.
The UN refugee agency UNHCR reported that the number of globally displaced people fell to nearly 118 million by the end of 2025, marking the first decline in a decade. Despite the decrease of 5.4 million compared to the previous year, the agency emphasized that displacement levels remain unacceptably high, affecting one in seventy people worldwide.