Faber agrees with the Inspection that the asylum system is overwhelmed and there is a lack of alternative housing. Despite efforts to improve safety and living conditions, many asylum seekers are still stuck in Ter Apel for up to six months due to a lack of flow-through options.
Security at a hospital has been increased and CCTV cameras have been installed after a series of suspected arson attacks in November. Police are investigating possible connections between the incidents.
TV presenter Martijn Krabbé has announced on Instagram that he has advanced lung cancer with a metastasis in his brain and has no chance of being cured, almost a year after discovering the cause of his brain hemorrhage on vacation. He and his family are mentally prepared, but he does not know how long he has left as he is receiving immunotherapy and his condition can change every six weeks.
Police search for suspect who severely assaulted man on the streets of Amsterdam due to his sexual orientation, following a verbal altercation with a gay couple. The victim was injured and the perpetrators fled towards Koningsplein.
Father convicted for death of baby after causing serious head injury and displaying aggressive behavior, mother receives conditional prison sentence for negligence. Grandmother awarded compensation for funeral costs, couple remains in relationship.
Protesters in Kenya call for cancellation of Dutch king and queen's upcoming visit over president's human rights record, while Kenyan residents in Netherlands also speak out against the visit.