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Parents of student banga list start foundation: 'There must be sanctions'

Parents of female students who have been victims of Utrecht's 'banga lists' have founded a foundation called 'Stop Banga Lists' to advocate for a change in society and provide support for the victims. The foundation aims to implement a sanction policy with financial compensation for victims and work towards a cultural shift to prevent future incidents.

June 27, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Hearings were solid test, but parties divided over future

The Lower House is divided over the future of hearings for prospective ministers, with the PVV consistently refusing to distance itself from controversial positions and the coalition parties asking critical questions. The initiator of the hearings is satisfied with the outcome, but concerns remain about cooperation between the cabinet and the radical right parties.

June 27, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

New obligations for cars: beeps for speeding and 'black box'

Starting next Sunday, a new European rule applies to all new cars sold, allowing carmakers to choose from several methods to warn of speeding, but this can be perceived as intrusive.

June 27, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Rutte gives himself in NOS Youth News 'a 6, maybe a 6.5'

Mark Rutte, Holland's outgoing prime minister, looks back on his 14 years in the Torentje and his future as head of NATO, where he stresses that his main goals are to bring people together and ensure that the sense of insecurity in the world is stopped.

June 27, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

First tropical day of the year is a fact (and just a little earlier than usual)

Temperatures soar to 30 degrees in De Bilt, marking the first tropical day of the year. But the heat caused some disruptions, including issues with the Westerschelde Ferry and delays caused by swimmers near the Oost-Souburg drawbridge.

June 26, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Arrest in case of collapsed Mallorca beach club

Deadly terrace collapse at popular beachclub in Palma de Mallorca leaves four dead and dozens injured, including ten Dutch citizens. Club owner, an Austrian man, arrested for allegedly operating without proper permits.