Numerous fire department vehicles were dispatched on Thursday afternoon to combat a dune fire burning between Noordwijk and De Zilk. Emergency services are currently working to contain the blaze in the coastal dunes.
Former State Secretary Mona Keijzer has criticized the Dutch cabinet's decision-making process during the COVID-19 pandemic, claiming a small group of men ignored broader societal perspectives. Despite her public disagreement with the policy, she acknowledged that she did not resign from her position at the time.
Jumbo supermarket chain is experiencing supply chain issues originating from its distribution center in Veghel. Consequently, customers in the southern part of the Netherlands are facing product shortages on store shelves.