Gijs Tuinman is stepping down as the Dutch State Secretary of Defense this Monday, marking the end of a tenure characterized by his transition from a decorated war hero to a political leader. Civil servants at the ministry reportedly found his unconventional and direct leadership style challenging to adapt to compared to traditional political norms.
Neuropsychologist Erik Scherder and the organization Defence for Children are considering a lawsuit against the Dutch government for refusing to make daily physical activity mandatory in primary schools. They argue that movement is as essential for childhood development as academic subjects like language and arithmetic.
A financial employee at the Haarlem court was dismissed after embezzling approximately 150,000 euros between 2018 and 2025. While a criminal investigation was initiated, it was halted following the employee's death shortly after their dismissal, and the court has since reached a settlement with the individual's heirs to recover the funds.
Ipswich Town's promotion to the Premier League has triggered a mandatory buy option for Ajax player Chuba Akpom worth 9.3 million euros. This financial windfall benefits the Amsterdam-based club as the English side secures its return to the top flight.
Ipswich Town has secured promotion to the Premier League following a 3-0 victory over QPR on the final matchday. This promotion triggers a permanent transfer for Chuba Akpom, resulting in a multi-million euro windfall for the Dutch club Ajax.
Acting Mayor Hester van Buren has ordered the installation of surveillance cameras around a residence on Diamantstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid following a shooting incident earlier this week. Although residents were home at the time, no injuries were reported, and the cameras will remain in place until May 30 to prevent further incidents.