Police arrested two boys in connection with ongoing attacks on a Vlaardingen plumber, with potential explosive materials found in their possession. The town has taken action by placing sandbags around the targeted home, while the plumber himself questions who will protect him and his family.
Schools are trying to address staff shortages in education by getting teachers to work more and differently, with an eye toward retaining staff and reducing shortages. With the help of the "Harnessing the Potential" project, sessions and conversations are being held to raise awareness about how working extra affects both finances and retirement.
Tragedy strikes as three Dutch men are found dead in a drug lab in Belgium, with the cause of death still unknown. Officials have discovered toxic fumes from drug production may have been a factor, as investigations continue.
Israeli army fires two officers and punishes three commanders after accidentally shooting aide workers in Gaza, while worldwide investigations are demanded into the event.
Muslims from immigrant backgrounds in the Netherlands are showing increasing interest in emigrating to their parents' country, in part because of business opportunities and concerns about their faith and future in the Netherlands.
On July 26, just 2 weeks after he started as director of Ajax, Alex Kroes acted with insider information by buying shares in the club before taking the position, leading to his resignation.