Internal pressure within the US government was exerted to design a $250 bill featuring President Trump, according to a report by The Washington Post. A senior staffer who opposed the proposal was reportedly reassigned.
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong is scheduled to play his third-round match at Roland Garros against Russia's Karen Khachanov on Friday. This marks the first time the athlete from Hoofddorp has reached the third round of a Grand Slam tournament.
The station area, central boulevard, and beach in Zandvoort have been designated as security risk areas starting Thursday afternoon. This decision by Mayor David Moolenburgh follows a weekend of unrest in the coastal town.
Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated that the Dutch cabinet remains open to continuing negotiations with trade unions and employers regarding social security reforms. The statement follows the unions' decision to stop talks after a meeting at the Catshuis. Jetten expressed hope that all parties will soon return to the negotiating table to reach an agreement.
Authorities have designated parts of Zandvoort as a security risk area following violent incidents and public disorder during the busy Pentecost weekend. The measure allows police to conduct preventive searches in the station area, boulevard, and beach after seven people were arrested. Suspects involved in the unrest include individuals from Amsterdam and Haarlem.