The Dutch government is officially replacing the large ballot paper with a smaller version starting with the 2029 European elections. Under the new system, voters will be required to mark two boxes instead of one, while officials also evaluate potential reforms to the proxy voting process.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda announced that the parliament intends to remove a constitutional ban on placing nuclear weapons on its territory. This move follows a similar decision made by NATO ally Finland earlier this year.
Haarlem-based musician Lars Meijer, known as Hunter Complex, is releasing his new album 'Call of the Wild and Void' via the American label SFI Recordings. Despite receiving international critical acclaim for his previous work, the artist remains relatively unknown in his hometown.
The Health Council of the Netherlands has officially classified emissions from aircraft engines as carcinogenic. This assessment aims to improve occupational health protections for ground staff at airports exposed to kerosene engine emissions.
Dutch beer brewer Grolsch has acquired the remaining 85 percent of its competitor Gulpener, following an initial 15 percent stake. The financial terms of the deal regarding the Gulpen-based brewery were not disclosed.
Israel marks one thousand days since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks with a series of scheduled commemorations and public protests. The demonstrations focus on the government's response and actions taken in the aftermath of the event.