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CDA politician Ger Koopmans new chairman LTO Netherlands

Ger Koopmans, from Limburg and with extensive experience in the agricultural sector as a farmer's son, dairy farmer and politician, has been elected the new chairman of the Agriculture and Horticulture Organization (LTO). He will assume his new role on April 1 and is excited about his appointment.

March 21, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

US Justice Department sues Apple, targets iPhone

Apple goes head-to-head in major antitrust case by U.S. Justice Department and 16 states over unfair competition practices with iPhone and App Store.

March 21, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Arnhem imposes six-month area ban on foreman Pegida

Mayor Marcouch warns of terrorist threat as Pegida leader receives ban on entering Arnhem following plans for Koran burning protest.

March 21, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Utrecht University puts grant to corps on hold for now because of banga list

University of Utrecht cuts ties with controversial student fraternity after unacceptable actions towards female students, demands public apology and bans representatives from official events.

March 21, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

New informants Dijkgraaf and Van Zwol get up to eight weeks

The Lower House has appointed Elbert Dijkgraaf and Richard van Zwol as new informers to investigate whether a "program cabinet" can be formed with PVV, VVD, NSC and BBB. This decision is supported by a large majority, despite skeptical reactions from other parties. PVV leader Wilders resigns himself to not becoming prime minister, but sees an opportunity to address major issues through this new system.

March 20, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

VVD premier Hoogervorst: no one at all talked about premiership

Hans Hoogervorst denies to NOS contact with AD journalists about possible prime ministerial candidacy, AD insists and writes about Wilders' past and economic plans.