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.
EU member states reach agreement on addressing abuses in supply chains companies, with set duty of care for companies, requiring larger companies to comply from 2027 and political and social reactions vary.
Shell is setting new CO2 reduction targets for its customers and expanding the number of electric charging stations to 200,000 by 2030, but for now it is still engaged in oil and gas extraction, leading to criticism from environmental groups and activist shareholders.
Director Lockshin brings Russian censorship and repression to life in film adaptation of cultural classic "The Master and Margarita," despite opposition and threats. International producers withdrew, but thanks to financial support from the Kremlin, the film is now a big hit in Russia and is causing division in the country.
29 police officers were injured in last month's riots at an Eritrean festival in The Hague, contradicting earlier reports of 15 injuries. The mayor of The Hague plans to visit the officers to show support after the clashes between government-supporting Eritreans and opponents of the regime.
PVV, VVD, NSC and BBB are to negotiate a "program cabinet" in which the parties are to first reach a concise outline agreement and later develop a government program. This new form of a cabinet, advised by Kim Putters, will create more trust and cooperation in society.