Remkes quits over health as chairman of compensation fund Groningen
Groningen National Program chairman quits for health reasons after two years in office; 1.15 billion euros available for boost in province following earthquake problems.
Biden promises peaceful transfer of power in speech
In his first speech after Donald Trump's election win, President Joe Biden promises a peaceful transfer of power on Jan. 20 and calls for tolerance and togetherness among Americans, regardless of who they voted for.
Problems with migrant workers only increasing, say municipalities
Municipalities and researchers are concerned about the lack of registration and housing of migrant workers, which leads to problems for both the migrant workers themselves and the municipalities. There is tension between employers, municipalities and the government over who is responsible for solving these problems.
Van Vroonhoven and Wilders take very different views on Idsinga's resignation
Acting NSC faction leader Van Vroonhoven calls for politicians to pay closer attention to their behavior, stating that she told PVV leader Wilders this but he was not impressed. She also criticizes Wilders' recent comments and emphasizes the need for better etiquette among politicians.
Von der Leyen will not attend climate summit, Biden, Putin and Macron also stay away
European Commission President Von der Leyen will not attend the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan next week due to political developments in Brussels, while many other world leaders, including Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte, will be present to discuss climate goals and financing.
BP wants to sell all Dutch gas stations and charging hubs
British oil company BP plans to sell all of its 335 gas stations and electric vehicle charging hubs in the Netherlands, along with its 920 employees. The company hopes to complete the sale by the end of next year, with the possibility of still retaining the BP brand under the new ownership.