A man was injured during a home robbery at his holiday residence on Anna van den Vondelstraat in Amsterdam West overnight. During a struggle with two perpetrators, a gunshot was fired, but no one was hit. The suspects fled with stolen items, and police are now seeking witnesses as part of their investigation.
Employees at FrieslandCampina dairy factories are launching a new round of strikes this week due to ongoing disputes over a new collective labor agreement. The FNV union has been organizing industrial actions since May after negotiations with the Dutch Dairy Organization (NZO) reached a standstill.
Merel Westrik has been announced as the new host for the fifth season of the talent competition Project Rembrandt. Produced by the broadcaster NTR, the show is scheduled to air in the spring of 2027.
The TT Circuit Assen is implementing extra safety measures for the event from June 26 to 28 due to expected high temperatures. Visitors are permitted to bring their own non-glass bottles and can refill them for free at various water points and toilet facilities across the grounds.
The Dutch cabinet is reintroducing a proposal to amend the constitution, allowing the Senate to modify and return legislation to the House of Representatives. Minister Pieter Heerma has placed the 2023 plan back on the political agenda to enhance the Senate's role in the legislative process.
Pediatrician Károly Illy testified before the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee, stating that school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic likely led to an increase in child abuse. He emphasized that while exact statistics are currently unavailable, the risk of domestic harm to children was significantly high when they were forced to stay behind closed doors.