Arthur Menko has produced a podcast documenting the life of his great-uncle Sig Menko, a textile tycoon and chairman of the Jewish Council in Enschede during World War II. The project, supported by the EO broadcaster, aims to bring national attention to this overlooked chapter of Dutch history. Menko seeks to highlight a story that was previously omitted from major historical television series.
Higher fuel prices in the Netherlands, which are up to 55 cents more per liter than in Belgium, are driving motorists in border regions to refuel across the border. This price disparity has resulted in a 15 percent shift in petrol consumption from the Dutch border area to Belgium.
Schools in the Netherlands are reporting an increasing number of homeless students who are suffering due to the ongoing housing shortage. According to data from the Youth Education Fund, teachers are sounding the alarm about the severe impact of housing instability on children's well-being.
Milieudefensie has launched a new climate lawsuit against Shell, demanding that the company stop drilling for new oil and gas fields. This legal action follows a recent appeal in a previous case where a court overturned most of an earlier ruling against the energy giant.
Police evacuated the area around the town hall in Loosdrecht following disturbances during an anti-asylum seeker center protest on Monday evening. The intervention occurred after the situation turned tense and fireworks were used, despite prior warnings from authorities that criminal acts would not be tolerated.
AVROTROS is considering legal action against two men who disrupted a live recording of the talk show Eva on Monday evening. The broadcaster is evaluating its options after the individuals interrupted the program by standing up from the audience.