Bill that could lead to TikTok ban in US passes first hurdle
'House of Representatives votes for proposal to sell TikTok, uncertainty over implementation. Direct impact on Dutch users, businesses and influencers will be great.'
Fifth night in a row too many people in Ter Apel, problems pile up
Tweede Exloërmond Night Shelter to Close and Westerwolde Faces Fines as Search for New Asylum Seeker Locations Continues
Traffic problems near Eindhoven, flaring continues late into evening
Area south of Eindhoven closed and A2 and A67 freeways closed due to imminent gas pipeline rupture since noon. Traffic disruption and closures possibly continuing for hours, local residents urged via NL-Alert to stay indoors and precautionary measures taken.
Outrage and disgust in Belgium after days of torture in prison
Belgian prisons have been struggling with overcrowding for years and recently a shocking incident of torture by inmates in the Antwerp prison has come to light. This incident is believed by many to be the result of years of mismanagement by the Belgian government, while tensions have long existed between jailers and prisoners due to overcrowding.
Wilders gives up premiership, party leaders remain in House on new cabinet
Party leaders from the PVV, VVD, NSC and BBB are willing to continue to go into the Chamber and further discuss an extra-parliamentary cabinet, in which ministers and state secretaries can come from outside politics but must be members of a political party.
Renovation Binnenhof complex again more expensive, additional costs 'substantial'
Minister De Jonge is warning of higher costs in the renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague, with stricter security requirements causing delays in particular. The exact higher amount will be announced soon, but is expected to be above the most recent estimate of €843.6 million.