Former Health Minister Hugo de Jonge was questioned for the second time by the parliamentary committee investigating the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the proceedings, an audio message surfaced in which De Jonge expressed frustration toward parliament members, stating they would be punished in the afterlife.
During a nationwide public transport strike on Wednesday, September 9, Dutch Railways (NS) will halt train services across the Netherlands, with the exception of the connection to Schiphol Airport. The Airport Sprinter between Amsterdam Central, Schiphol, and Hoofddorp will continue to operate four times per hour following a previous court ruling.
Pressure is mounting on Minister Rianne Letschert to revoke the broadcasting license of Ongehoord Nederland following a formal request from the media watchdog. A parliamentary majority has also urged the minister to take action, with a final decision expected soon.
The Dutch media watchdog CvdM has requested that Culture Minister Rianne Letschert reconsider the preliminary recognition of the broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland (ON!). This request follows public outrage triggered by a recent broadcast in which a speech by Adolf Hitler was cited.
Former Social and Cultural Planning Office director Kim Putters is appearing before the parliamentary inquiry committee to discuss his role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Putters testified that he quickly realized the pandemic would evolve into a multifaceted crisis.
The Socialist Party (SP) is hosting its third annual Festival for Equality in Haarlem's Nelson Mandelapark. The free event will take place on Saturday, September 5, from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
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