A group of approximately twenty squatters briefly occupied a vacant building on the Reguliersgracht in Amsterdam. Following a discussion with police officers, the group agreed to leave the property voluntarily without further incident.
The Dutch tech company ASML is increasingly caught in the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China. The U.S. is reportedly pressuring the Netherlands to implement a near-total ban on the export of ASML's advanced chip-making machines to China.
General practitioner and researcher Dorien Zwart explains that triage is essential to help patients efficiently and is not merely intended to manage the doctor's schedule. She notes that while patients may feel frustrated by the initial screening process, it remains a standard and necessary practice in medical care.
Singer André Hazes has cancelled all of his scheduled performances for the next two months due to persistent vocal issues. The Dutch artist announced he will be taking a break to focus on his recovery.
Presenter Veronica van Hoogdalem and her fiancé Keyennu Lont have announced the birth of their second daughter, Malyka. The couple shared the news of their new arrival on social media this Wednesday.
Residents of Sloten and Nieuw-Sloten in Amsterdam are protesting the city's plan to open a residential facility for forty people with mental health or addiction issues by late 2026. Concerns regarding safety and potential nuisance, particularly due to the proximity of a school and sports facilities, led a majority of the district committee to request a reconsideration of the site.