Internet organizations call on government to stop social media
Dutch internet organizations urge government to stop using Instagram, Facebook, and X due to concerns over political power, though the government has no plans to comply.
No jail or fine in hush money case for Trump, does enter White House with criminal record
Trump was sentenced to unconditional release in the hush money case against him, which means he will not receive a prison sentence or fine but will retain a criminal record. This is the first time a U.S. president has been convicted in a criminal case and Trump plans to appeal.
Defense followed two Russian warships in Dutch part of North Sea
Russian submarine and frigate pass through Dutch waters under surveillance by Dutch defense due to regular occurrence of non-NATO countries passing through exclusive economic zone, while no contact between the two parties is confirmed.
Inspectorate investigates fatal stabbing incident Den Dolder
An investigation has been launched into the fatal stabbing of a 76-year-old woman by a patient at a psychiatric clinic in Den Dolder, prompting calls for the facility to leave the village. Fivoor, the clinic in question, has welcomed the investigation to maintain the integrity of their own investigation, with a timeline to be completed in six months.
Musk and the AfD: a 'fallacy' that could help both sides
Elon Musk is creating unrest and outrage in Germany by openly supporting the AfD and engaging in conversation with the party's chairman, Alice Weidel, on his platform X. The question arises as to why the richest man in the world is suddenly interested in German politics and to what extent he can help or hurt the AfD.
Mini-Oosterscheldekering tested for bar weather, 'climate change costs are not too bad'
Hundreds of millions of euros are estimated as the cost of renovating the Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier, which is due for renewal after nearly 40 years of protection against high water to continue to meet safety requirements. Research institute Deltares is currently testing on a scale model to determine how best to approach the renovations, seeing no cause for concern yet in the short term but the question remains what climate change will do in the longer term.