The waiting list for disability benefit assessments in the Netherlands has increased, with over 11,000 people waiting longer than six months by the end of 2025. This is a significant rise compared to the 7,900 people on the waiting list at the end of the previous year.
Emergency services, including the rescue brigade and coast guard, are searching for a missing swimmer in the sea near IJmuiden beach. The individual reportedly went for a swim and was not seen again, prompting a large-scale search operation.
Most children in Amsterdam currently exempted from school for religious or ideological reasons will be required to return starting next academic year. The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that limits exemptions to cases where public schools are significantly distant from a child's home. The municipality plans to strictly enforce these rules while providing tailored support for students transitioning back to a school environment.
At least two people were injured in a serious collision between a scooter and a police car on Wednesday evening in Overveen. A trauma team was deployed to the scene at the Kop van de Zee to provide emergency medical assistance.
Albert Diks and Joyce van der Tas, known from the reality show "B&B Vol liefde," were married on Wednesday. The wedding ceremony took place at Albert's castle in Catalonia, Spain.
Daryl Hall, founder of the duo Hall & Oates, recently underwent a successful kidney transplant. The singer shared the news on Instagram, stating that the operation was a success and that fans should get ready for more music.