Over a hundred protesters gathered in Loosdrecht on Thursday evening to demonstrate against the accommodation of asylum seekers. A significant police presence was on hand to monitor the situation, and the municipality of Wijdemeren imposed restrictions to prevent potential disturbances.
An emergency ordinance was issued in Stadskanaal, Groningen, on Thursday evening after a group of people vandalized houses linked to a criminal investigation. The municipality implemented the measure to maintain order following the incident where windows were smashed at the involved properties.
Denmark and Australia have qualified for the Eurovision Song Contest final, where both are considered strong contenders for the win. Malta also progressed to the final with a song written by Dutch songwriter Joep van den Boom.
The warring parties in Yemen have agreed to exchange at least 1,600 prisoners following a United Nations-mediated meeting in Jordan. The deal involves the Iran-backed Houthi rebels and the internationally recognized government supported by Saudi Arabia.
Argentinian scientists are traveling to the port city of Ushuaia to investigate a potential hantavirus source following an outbreak on the Dutch cruise ship m/v Hondius. The vessel had departed from Ushuaia on April 1 before the virus was detected among those on board.
Two women, aged 31 and 33, from the municipality of Stadskanaal were arrested on Thursday evening on suspicion of child abuse and unlawful deprivation of liberty. The Public Prosecution Service announced the arrests as part of an ongoing investigation into the matter.