The Dutch House of Representatives is calling on the cabinet to outline measures against foreign influence on social media. A broad majority of parties supports taking more action to reduce the impact of foreign actors on digital platforms.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a public letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin requesting immediate direct peace negotiations. Zelensky stated he is prepared to observe a full ceasefire during these talks to facilitate the diplomatic process.
Dutch golfers, including Joost Luiten, faced challenging weather conditions like heavy wind and rain during the opening day of the KLM Open. The tournament was eventually interrupted by thunderstorms after several players had completed their rounds.
Dutch State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts has proposed establishing a uniform minimum age for social media across the European Union during a parliamentary debate. She argued that EU-wide regulation is necessary to prevent a patchwork of inconsistent national rules.
The annual sporting event Alpe d’HuZes has raised a record-breaking sum of over 25 million euros this year. The organization announced that all proceeds will be donated to the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF) to fund scientific research into cancer.
Hundreds of protesters gathered at the UNHCR office in Tripoli, Libya, to demonstrate against the influx of migrants in the country. The protest, which was one of the largest in recent times, resulted in the temporary blockage of the UN refugee agency's headquarters.