Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has issued a decree calling for presidential elections to be held in early 2027, the first in over two decades. The report by the Wafa news agency did not specify whether the 89-year-old leader intends to run for another term.
On Monday evening, police and security personnel intervened in a scuffle between several asylum seekers outside the registration center in Ter Apel. At least two individuals were detained, and one person was escorted away by security, though the cause of the altercation is currently unknown.
Cape Verde achieved a major surprise by drawing 0-0 against Spain in their debut match at the Football World Cup. The team, which features several players with Dutch ties, managed to hold the former champions to a scoreless result.
Dutch politician Rob Jetten paid tribute to the artist and television maker Wim T. Schippers, who passed away at the age of 83. Jetten praised Schippers as a multi-talented individual following the announcement of his death.
Bergamo, a city severely impacted by the initial COVID-19 outbreak, is being referenced during the Dutch parliamentary inquiry commission's hearings on the pandemic. The city’s tragic history with the virus is being discussed as part of the broader evaluation of corona measures.