Approximately 400 people attended a pro-Palestinian meeting featuring UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese at the Dominicuskerk in Amsterdam. The event was met by a small group of pro-Israel counter-demonstrators and political controversy regarding the invited speakers. Although activist Greta Thunberg was scheduled to speak at the gathering, she did not attend.
Activists from Animal Rebellion held a funeral procession in Haarlem to protest the annual culling of 100,000 geese in North Holland. The group delivered a formal letter of complaint to provincial deputy Jelle Beemsterboer at the provincial headquarters to voice their opposition to current wildlife management policies.
Dutch Minister of Social Affairs Hans Vijlbrief announced that the cabinet will present a proposal to bring labor unions and employers back to the negotiating table. This statement follows an ultimatum issued by the unions on Monday.
Russia and Ukraine reported renewed hostilities and skirmishes along the front lines despite a three-day ceasefire agreement. The Ukrainian military stated that Russia also conducted thousands of drone attacks on Sunday.
Cultural organization Podia Heemstede will host an open day at theater De Luifel on Sunday, May 17. The event will feature a talent show and provide a preview of the upcoming theater season.
The European Commission has announced that the health risk from the hantavirus for European citizens remains low. This conclusion was reached following consultations between the Commission and the World Health Organization.