The Red Cross warns that new European asylum rules taking effect this Friday could lead to increased stress and mental health issues due to potentially longer wait times for asylum seekers. The organization urges that the implementation of the pact should prioritize the safety and stability of the individuals involved.
The number of welfare recipients in the Netherlands rose to 411,000 in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 1,000 people compared to the previous three months. Preliminary data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) indicates that this growth is particularly driven by an increase in younger recipients.
The owner of Fitness Studio Onna in Amsterdam Nieuw-West has security footage of a large explosion that occurred at the gym on Thursday night. According to the owner, the video shows the blast originated from beneath the floor of the facility.
Argentinian football fans who were denied visas to travel to the United States to watch Lionel Messi play have received free televisions from the brand Noblex. The promotion aims to compensate for the fact that Argentina is currently experiencing its highest U.S. visa refusal rate in nineteen years.
The Trump administration is appealing a court order that requires the removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center in Washington. The appeal also challenges a judicial decision that blocked a government plan to close the cultural center for two years for renovations.
Inspired by his father's diagnosis, 26-year-old Bo organizes support meetings for Parkinson's patients and their families at the Museum van de Geest in Haarlem. These themed sessions provide a space for participants to share personal experiences and learn from professionals about managing the disease.