Individuals and entrepreneurs with limited financial resources can apply for a waiver or reduction of their municipal taxes. Eligible applicants may be exempt from paying the tax entirely or only required to pay a portion of the total amount.
Municipalities in the Haarlem and Velsen region are tightening rules for homeschooling exemptions following a Supreme Court ruling that prioritizes a child's right to education. Haarlem has announced it will no longer grant exemptions, requiring local boards to work with parents to find suitable schools for all children.
The Dutch national football team started their World Cup campaign with a 2-2 draw against Japan in Dallas. Fans watching the match at a bar in Amsterdam expressed mixed reactions, with some criticizing coach Ronald Koeman's substitutions while others remained optimistic about the team's chances in the tournament.
The leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy have issued a joint statement expressing their readiness to lift sanctions against Iran. This collaborative announcement marks a significant shift in the diplomatic approach of these four European nations toward Tehran.
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the Strait of Hormuz is scheduled to reopen this Friday. This reopening follows the signing of a deal mentioned by the former president.