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Partners Roos and Theo were among several individuals surprised with royal decorations at the Hillegom town hall on Friday. They were lured to the location under the pretense of picking up driving licenses, where they were met by Mayor Roberto ter Hark.

Esther Verhoef and Shirma Rouse receive royal honors

Esther Verhoef and Shirma Rouse receive royal honors

Writer Esther Verhoef and singer Shirma Rouse were among more than 3,600 people across the Netherlands to receive royal decorations during the annual "lintjesregen" honors ceremony on Friday. Mayors nationwide presented the awards on behalf of the King.

Entrepreneur Melis loses case: Juliet Broersen (Volt) was allowed to make statements, judge rules

Entrepreneur Melis loses case: Juliet Broersen (Volt) was allowed to make statements, judge rules

A court ruled that Amsterdam Volt leader Juliet Broersen was within her rights to compare real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis to Andrew Tate during a council debate. The judge found the remarks protected under political freedom of speech, noting the comparison targeted perceived misogyny rather than criminal allegations. While acknowledging the harassment Melis faced afterwards, the court maintained that politicians require broad freedom to discuss societal issues.

May 4th commemoration at Tata Steel honors Gerrit Jan van der Steen

May 4th commemoration at Tata Steel honors Gerrit Jan van der Steen

Tata Steel Netherlands will hold its annual Remembrance Day ceremony on May 4th at the war monument in Velsen-Noord. The commemoration, scheduled from 9:45 to 10:30 am, will pay special tribute to the late Gerrit Jan van der Steen.

Entrepreneur Melis loses case: Judge rules Juliet Broersen (Volt) was allowed to make statements

Entrepreneur Melis loses case: Judge rules Juliet Broersen (Volt) was allowed to make statements

A court ruled that Amsterdam Volt leader Juliet Broersen was within her rights to compare real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis to Andrew Tate during a council debate. The judge emphasized the importance of freedom of speech for politicians when addressing social issues, such as housing and treatment of tenants. Although the court acknowledged the severe impact of subsequent social media harassment, it determined Broersen's statements were legally permissible.