Former RIVM program director Jaap van Delden testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee that the simplicity of the vaccination strategy was crucial to maintaining speed during the COVID-19 pandemic. He noted that prioritizing large specific groups hindered the overall operational efficiency of the rollout in the Netherlands.
The Greenport Duin- en Bollenstreek foundation is facing a significant budget cut, with subsidies nearly halving for 2026 and 2027. Consequently, the organization has warned that activities such as the annual open day are at risk and is requesting structural funding from local municipalities.
Dutch Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma is traveling to China for a three-day trade mission accompanied by seventeen companies from the Netherlands. This visit occurs five years after Beijing placed Sjoerdsma on a sanctions list due to his vocal criticism regarding human rights issues.
King Willem-Alexander and his family will celebrate King's Day in Lelystad next year. This annual national holiday commemorates the King's birthday.
A guided historical tour of the village of Oud-Velsen, located along the North Sea Canal, will take place on July 12. The event is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM.
General practitioner Stefan Morreel and pharmacist Valérie Noots offer advice on which essential medications should be included in a travel kit. They emphasize that while some items are necessary for health and safety, others may be unnecessary to pack.