The number of underage drug extractors in the Netherlands has surged, rising from 1% of arrests in 2020 to over 22% last year. This data, reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), highlights a significant shift in the demographics of individuals involved in retrieving drugs from seaports.
Joost Eerdmans and the JA21 party have intentionally remained quiet during recent asylum debates to position themselves as a reliable partner for the Dutch government. This strategic silence aims to foster collaboration with the cabinet, though it also carries potential political risks for the right-wing party.
Dutch actress Lottie Hellingman describes a highway drive where her daughter pressured her to buy a large SUV for their next car. The daughter criticized their temporary small lease vehicle and threatened not to ride in anything she deemed a "shabby little thing."
Photographer Erik Zwiers is presenting an exhibition at the Heemskerk town hall to highlight the positive aspects of modern foster care. The project aims to contrast the history of orphanages with the supportive nature of contemporary foster parenting, emphasizing that every child deserves a loving home.
A majority of ChristenUnie members voted to support the party's stricter asylum policy during a congress in Harderwijk. Despite the outcome, the vote revealed significant internal tension, with many members echoing former leader Leen van Dijke's call to remain faithful to the party's core values.
The World Health Organization reports nearly 500 confirmed Ebola cases in Central Africa, with the majority occurring in the Democratic Republic of Congo. At least 80 deaths have been officially recorded in the DRC, while neighboring Uganda has reported 19 confirmed cases.