BBB leader Caroline Van der Plas warns members that the party will need to make sacrifices in the cabinet formation, but insists on fighting for fairer agricultural policies and realistic government actions before the summer recess.
Renowned primatologist Frans de Waal, who dedicated his life's work to demonstrating the similarities between humans and apes, has passed away at the age of 72 after a battle with metastatic stomach cancer.
Military man hit by vehicle during exercise and released from hospital while investigation is conducted into an earlier fatal accident involving a CV90 infantry fighting vehicle.
Dutch medal favorites make impressive start on first day of Short Track World Championships in Rotterdam, with strong performances from Suzanne Schulting, Jens van 't Wout, and Xandra Velzeboer securing spots in the next rounds. Excitement builds for the upcoming races as day one saw no major upsets.
'Vaccination rates among children are plummeting in Den Haag, leading to multiple cases of measles in Eindhoven and a higher number of infant deaths from pertussis this year. The Dutch government is taking steps to combat this issue, including implementing measures to increase vaccination rates, but the rise of anti-vaccination sentiment and widespread misinformation poses challenges.'
The Sea Lion, one of the old submarines used for espionage missions and counter-piracy, is due for replacement after 36 years of faithful service. The new submarines will be quieter, able to stay underwater longer and better equipped with modern sensors and communication systems.