Defense Minister Brekelmans had to leave early at his interview at the University of Amsterdam after persistent interruptions from activists, with whom he could barely engage in conversation. While this is not the first time an interview at Room for Discussion has been disrupted, the organization is determined to continue with their mission for an open and democratic society.
Flu wave in the Netherlands doubles in two weeks; 100 in 100,000 report symptoms. Duration and intensity of epidemic still unclear.
'Government plans to release prisoners two weeks early due to shortage of cells and guards, but faces opposition from PVV and VVD parties. Controversial measure aims to prevent suspects and convicts from being released randomly from police cells.'
At an official press event with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at his side, Trump made bold statements that have caused a stir worldwide. He suggested that the US should own Gaza and the Palestinians should leave and be absorbed by other neighboring countries. This raises concerns and threatens to put the two-state solution further out of sight.
China responded to Trump's additional levies with countermeasures, including import tariffs on raw materials and export restrictions on critical metals, and put two American companies on the untrustworthy-entities list for "violating the interests of Chinese companies.
Seven men who continued the banned motorcycle club Satudarah were sentenced by the District Court in Den Bosch for maintaining the organizational structure and hierarchy, organizing Satudarah-related events, and participating in drug trafficking activities. One man received an eight-year prison sentence for leading an operation to import large amounts of cocaine, while the others were sentenced for maintaining Satudarah without direct involvement in drug trade.