Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has appealed the International Criminal Court's decision to prosecute him for alleged crimes against humanity. Following his arrest in early 2025, Duterte is currently being held in a special detention facility in Scheveningen, Netherlands.
The Toppers will return to the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam for their "Toppers in Concert" event on May 28 and 29, 2027. The concert dates were confirmed by the event organizers following initial reports from RTL Boulevard.
Bram van Amersfoort will participate in the grueling two-day Ultron Viking obstacle run in the Spaarnwoude recreation area on September 26 and 27. The 24-year-old aims to cover over 100 kilometers and hundreds of obstacles to raise funds for the ALS Netherlands Foundation.
Beach pavilions at Zandvoort beach are preparing to screen the upcoming football match between the Dutch national team and Sweden this Saturday evening. While screens are being provided as a service to visitors, owners expect that most fans will still choose to watch the game in pubs instead.
Dutch readers are divided over the commercial hype and promotional activities surrounding the annual arrival of the new herring season. While some call for an end to the marketing spectacles, others view them as a necessary part of the industry, noting that the traditional first-barrel auction has already been discontinued.
UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk expressed concern over the European Parliament's recent approval of stricter rules for returning rejected asylum seekers. He urged the EU and its member states to ensure that international human rights and refugee treaties are strictly followed.