Former Deputy State Secretary of Finance Folkert Idsinga has revealed his business interests after being under fire for not making them public, leading to his resignation. There were concerns about potential conflicts of interest and lack of transparency, with his amassed fortune of over 6 million euros stemming from his career as a tax consultant.
Twenty years after the murder of Theo van Gogh, his legacy and the state of free speech are still being debated. The De Balie debate center organized a meeting yesterday that discussed, among other things, the increasing triteness in political debate and the impact of social media on free speech.
Argentinian human rights activist Mirta Acuña de Baravalle, one of the founders of Madres y Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo, has passed away at the age of 99. The organization was formed in 1977 by a group of mothers seeking information about their children who were kidnapped by the military regime in the 1970s and early 1980s. Despite the return of democracy, the group continues to peacefully protest every week and has recently faced challenges from the country's current far-right government.
Prince Andrew, younger brother of King Charles III, has lost his annual royal allowance of 1 million pounds and will no longer have his personal protection costs covered, according to a new biography by British author Robert Hardman. The prince's ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have caused a rift with his brother, who wants him to move out of his current luxurious residence.
Local Ukrainian newspaper gives hope to residents near Russian border through coverage of the ongoing conflict, while also providing a sense of normalcy and truth about the region amidst Russian propaganda.
Gert Jan Mulder, a supervisor at broadcasting company ON!, is leaving after being confronted with discriminatory statements on social media about Muslims, homosexuals and women. He announced that he is no longer needed and the supervisory board respects his decision. His statements have led to investigations by the Media Authority and calls for tightening the code of conduct for public broadcasting.