Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink has condemned the recent vandalism of the town hall in IJsselstein, stating that protesting should not involve throwing bricks. The CDA minister described the incident as unacceptable in a post on social media.
An exhibition at the Ontmoetingskerk features photographs of men and women killed during recent anti-regime protests in Iran. The display aims to bring attention to human rights issues and honor the young people who risked their lives to demand social and political change.
The activist group Dolle Mina's held a demonstration at the Grote Markt in Haarlem to protest the lack of recognition for influential women throughout history. Eleven participants represented overlooked historical female figures near the statue of Laurens Jansz Coster, advocating for more monuments and street names to be dedicated to women.
Friedrich Merz has emphasized the central role of the United States within NATO despite ongoing disagreements. He downplayed tensions with Donald Trump following the announced withdrawal of American troops from Germany.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has announced that it is currently reviewing a response from the United States regarding a new peace proposal. The communication between the two countries was facilitated through Pakistan, which is serving as a mediator.
Three Dutch nationals, a 71-year-old woman and two men aged 58 and 74, were killed in a serious traffic accident in Jeantes, Northern France. Three other individuals were injured in the collision, which has been confirmed by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.