Twenty-four-year-old Dutch activist Cerisa van Kesteren has returned to the Netherlands after being intercepted and detained while participating in a flotilla to Gaza. She reports being physically abused and humiliated during her detention, which included being forced to kneel with her hands bound for eight hours.
From May 25 to May 29, Amsterdam features a variety of activities and events for residents and visitors to enjoy. The article encourages people to take advantage of the sunny weather by visiting terraces and socialising throughout the city.
A large missile attack targeted energy infrastructure in the Russian region of Belgorod, according to local authorities and the Interfax news agency. The city of Belgorod, situated near the Ukrainian border, was among the locations damaged in the strike.
The Bloemendaal municipal council has approved the construction of six new apartments at Rijksstraatweg 18 in Bennebroek, replacing a site previously intended for retail space. The project aims to provide housing for starters and the middle-income segment, though it notably includes no units for social rental.
FastFeetGrinded in Heerhugowaard processes thousands of old shoes per hour into reusable raw materials to help the European fashion industry become fully circular. As a leader in recycling, the Netherlands is transforming massive amounts of footwear waste into resources for new production.
The number of self-employed workers in the Netherlands, particularly in the healthcare and construction sectors, saw a slight increase during the first quarter of the year. This growth persists despite the Dutch Tax Authority's implementation of stricter controls aimed at curbing false self-employment.