Dutch government parties D66 and CDA have expressed concern after realizing that planned benefit cuts will also reduce payments for women on maternity leave. D66 floor leader Jan Paternotte stated that the issue needs to be addressed, while CDA leader Henri Bontenbal shared similar reservations about the unintended consequences.
Jerney Kaagman, the lead singer of the band Earth & Fire and a former Idols judge, has passed away at the age of 79. She had been suffering from Parkinson's disease for several years.
For the first time, an Israeli settler has been charged with reckless homicide in the death of Palestinian journalist Awdah Hathaleen on the West Bank. Hathaleen had contributed to the documentary 'No Other Land' prior to his death.
As WorldPride Amsterdam nears its conclusion, major events continue to attract large crowds. Smaller local initiatives, such as the inclusive red carpet event on the Zeedijk, highlight the ongoing celebrations across the city's neighborhoods.
In late July, two women were assaulted and knocked off their bicycles on the Weteringschans in Amsterdam after a confrontation with another female cyclist. One victim sustained injuries, and the suspect further damaged a victim's phone before fleeing the scene. Police are currently seeking witnesses, including a man who picked up the discarded phone, to assist with the investigation.
American investment firm Apollo Global Management has reached an agreement to acquire the British airline easyJet for 6.6 billion euros. The acquisition was reported by Bloomberg on Thursday.