The United Kingdom is set to implement a ban on social media for children under the age of sixteen starting next year. This measure will also extend to certain gaming and streaming platforms to improve online safety for minors.
The tenth day of the Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic focuses on the state of elderly care during the crisis. Former health inspector-general Marina Eckenhausen and professor Bianca Buurman will testify about their experiences and leadership during the pandemic.
A 42-year-old fugitive was arrested in Berkel-Enschot on Wednesday for abusing and mistreating his former partner's children. The Congolese-Dutch man had been sentenced to 13 years in the United Kingdom but was apprehended by police in the Netherlands.
The A44 highway towards Amsterdam is closed for two weeks starting today to facilitate the replacement of the Lisserwegviaduct, the first of four viaducts being replaced through 2030. Traffic between Noordwijkerhout and the Burgerveen junction is being diverted via the A4, with additional periodic closures also affecting travel toward The Hague.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that France will not support the removal of UN Security Council sanctions against Iran until nuclear program negotiations meet specific expectations. The decision emphasizes France's commitment to ensuring international standards are met before easing restrictions.
Home battery sellers are marketing the devices as a way to improve a property's energy label and value following recent regulatory changes. However, energy advisors and Milieu Centraal warn that these batteries actually have a negligible impact on the final energy label rating.