Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink is calling on municipalities to open more emergency shelters for asylum seekers following the upcoming local elections. The reception organization COA warns of a shortage of thousands of spaces this spring as existing centers are overcrowded. Van den Brink is focusing his efforts on incoming municipal councils to resolve the urgent capacity crisis.
Amsterdam features several hidden green spaces and historic courtyards that provide a peaceful escape from the city's busy streets and crowded squares. These five gardens offer a tranquil environment for residents and visitors to unwind without leaving the urban center.
Employees of liquor store chain Gall & Gall are striking this Saturday and Sunday to demand a better collective labor agreement from parent company Ahold Delhaize. The industrial action is expected to result in the closure of dozens of store locations across the Netherlands.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated that "all of Lebanon must burn" following the deaths of four Israeli soldiers in the country. These casualties mark the first Israeli military fatalities since a preliminary peace agreement was signed between Iran and the United States on Wednesday.
The Dutch consumer association Consumentenbond tested over sixty different sunscreens to determine which products offer the best protection. The organization identified the top-performing SPF 30 sunscreens, noting that effective options are available at various price points.
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.