Belgium will increase the use of electronic ankle monitors to address severe overcrowding in its prisons. This decision follows long-term efforts by the government to find a solution to the capacity crisis, as finalized by the office of Justice Minister Annelies Verlinden.
Iranian international students in the Netherlands are facing severe financial distress and mental health challenges as the Middle East conflict disrupts money transfers from their home country. While some Amsterdam-based educational institutions offer emergency loans and support, students are petitioning the government to relax work restrictions that limit them to 16 hours per week. The situation has left many struggling to afford basic necessities like rent and groceries while dealing with the stress of the war's impact on their families.
Three people were killed during a U.S. military operation against a suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean. U.S. Southern Command announced the incident on social media, noting that the attack occurred on Sunday night.
Dutch data will increasingly be stored by the Schwarz Group, the parent company of Lidl, as an alternative to US tech giants like Google and Microsoft. This shift is seen by experts as a way for European countries to reduce their digital dependency on American big tech.
Martijn Smit, the 62-year-old mayor of Beverwijk, has announced that he will step down from his position this coming September. The local municipal council will lead the process of selecting his successor, following specific procedural guidelines for Dutch mayoral appointments.
VVD councilors in Haarlem claim that homeowners receive inadequate information about rat prevention from builders during home renovations. Despite calls from council members Dennis Kornet and Ruben Terol for government intervention, the local alderman has refused to take action.