The European Commission has called on Hungary to honor the EU's agreement to provide a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine. All EU leaders, including Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, had previously agreed to the funding during a meeting in late December.
Trust in King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima has increased according to the annual King's Day poll conducted by EenVandaag. The report examines the rising approval ratings while also questioning the broader context and limitations of these public opinion surveys.
Two political rivals of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have joined forces for the upcoming elections expected later this year. The alliance aims to consolidate opposition efforts to defeat Netanyahu’s coalition government and remove him from power.
Amsterdam café De Blaffende Vis has unveiled its annual King's Day facade decoration, this year featuring Princess Beatrix dressed as a hippie. The artwork includes the message 'make love not war' to call for peace and encourage public discourse regarding current global conflicts.
Ans van der Velde, the new chair of the Tenant Council for Woningbedrijf Velsen, is strongly opposing rent increases while many social housing units suffer from maintenance issues like mold and leaks. She aims to establish resident committees in every neighborhood to collectively advocate for better living conditions and fair service costs.
Dutch potato growers are facing a surplus of 500 million kilograms of unsold potatoes, yet the price of fries in snack bars remains high at nearly 5 euros. This price stability is due to snack bars having already purchased their stock, leaving growers struggling to find profitable uses for the excess potatoes.