Ton Witkamp, 56, was severely assaulted by a group of youths in Haarlem on Easter Monday. Police are investigating whether the attack is linked to "jumpen," a violent Snapchat trend where random victims are targeted and filmed for social media.
Hungary is planning to implement stricter environmental regulations and higher taxes for its electric vehicle manufacturing sector. This shift marks a departure from the previous policies that offered long-term protection to the industry.
After a twelve-year hiatus from directing feature films, New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson is set to return to the director's chair. His upcoming project is expected to be the second installment in the film series based on the character Tintin.
Proposed local firework shows, intended to offer an alternative to a national fireworks ban in the Netherlands, are failing to materialize. Members of Parliament had previously warned that these local exceptions would likely be unfeasible.
The Dutch soap opera Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden is facing renewed criticism regarding its relevance and investment potential following a disappointing cliffhanger performance. Critics are debating whether the long-running show remains appropriate for modern audiences.
A court has ruled that a Ghanaian man with schizophrenia can remain in his supported housing facility in Amsterdam for now, despite his expired residence permit. The judge determined that evicting him without a suitable alternative would risk his physical and mental health, and ordered the municipality and the housing organization to find a more appropriate long-term solution.