The new Dutch cabinet is scheduled to be sworn in on Monday morning during a formal ceremony at the Huis ten Bosch palace. The article provides a behind-the-scenes look at the event, including the informal moments where male ministers change into their official attire together. Former officials share their experiences regarding the traditions and protocols of this inauguration day.
The British Parliament has rejected a motion to launch an inquiry into Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the United States. The proposed investigation aimed to determine whether Starmer had misled the House of Commons regarding the appointment.
Software supplier ChipSoft has confirmed that patient data stolen during a recent cyberattack has been destroyed and was never published online. The company shared this update in an official statement on its website following the security breach.
EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra advocated for a faster transition to clean energy sources during a conference in Colombia. He emphasized that phasing out fossil fuels is essential not only for the climate but also to reduce vulnerability to future energy crises.
Provincial deputy Arno Bonte aims to balance nature preservation and recreation within the new National Park Hollandse Duinen in South Holland. By improving natural conditions, the province hopes to ease the process of granting housing construction permits currently delayed by nitrogen regulations.
This article explores the rich jazz history of Amsterdam's Vijzelstraat, which served as a central hub for the genre during the 1930s. Historians and musicians reflect on the international artists and diverse subcultures that defined the era while noting the challenges posed by the city's conservative policies at the time.