Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a ban on social media for children under the age of 15, starting January 1, 2027. Mitsotakis described the policy as a difficult but necessary measure to protect younger users.
The Dutch government is considering acquiring a stake or 'golden share' in shipbuilder Damen Naval to support the production of essential naval frigates. This potential deal aims to foster closer cooperation between the state and the maritime defense industry to secure strategic national interests.
The 2026 World Cup is set to begin tonight with an opening match between Mexico and South Africa at the Azteca Stadium. The event is expected to host 85,000 spectators in what promises to be a highly atmospheric start to the tournament.
The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration will manage and maintain its new VAT system internally instead of outsourcing those tasks. Secretary of State Eelco Eerenberg informed Parliament that while the American company Fast Enterprises will provide the software, the servers will be hosted in the tax authority's own data centers.
The Dutch House of Representatives expressed unanimous dissatisfaction with the failing youth care sector during a parliamentary debate on Thursday. Lawmakers highlighted severe abuse cases and the placement of children in holiday parks as evidence of systemic issues, demanding immediate action from the cabinet to address these failings.