New US-Iran talks on Wednesday

Protest against 'political silence' over Kanye West performance in the Netherlands

Protesters gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam to demonstrate against the government's refusal to block an upcoming performance by Kanye West in the Netherlands. Despite the rapper's history of antisemitic remarks and cancellations in other European countries, Dutch authorities and courts ruled there were no legal grounds to prevent his show.

Corona measures were not too late, says Van Dissel

Former RIVM director Jaap van Dissel stated that national COVID-19 measures in 2020 were not implemented too late. He explained that these actions followed logically once it became clear that individuals without symptoms could also spread the virus.

NPO: No reconciliation possible between broadcasters and Ongehoord Nederland

NPO sees no way to bring broadcasters and ON! together

The Dutch Public Broadcasting (NPO) has stated it sees no current possibility of reconciling existing member broadcasters with the aspirant broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland (ON!). This decision follows an independent report that identified substantial shortcomings in ON!'s compliance with journalistic standards.

Emergency shelter for 100 to 120 asylum seekers at De Tiltenberg in Vogelenzang; COA again considers it a suitable location

The COA has identified the Tiltenberg in Vogelenzang as a suitable location for the emergency housing of 100 to 120 asylum seekers. This assessment follows an initial review shared by the municipality of Bloemendaal.