Service Toeslagen offers duped parents in benefits affair a one-time offer of 5,000 euros to withdraw objection, hoping to speed up stalled recovery operation as government grapples with criticism and objections over legal inequality, illegality and overcompensation.
Criminal investigation launched against fatbike seller La Souris and owner Armando Muis by the Public Prosecutor's Office, with the ILT also involved after 1100 bikes were seized for safety concerns. Company owner stands by products, stating that the inspection's test was inaccurate and that they always take precautions against tampering before selling their fatbikes.
Minister Faber wants other provinces to also help take in asylum seekers from Ter Apel, but this idea needs further elaboration. Municipalities and provinces are asking for more action from the cabinet and do not feel sufficiently supported in receiving refugees.
Dutch Minister Klever confirms annual donation of 19 million euros to UNRWA in Gaza, but the additional 3 million euros will be given to UNICEF instead for food aid, with further discussions for future contributions to UNRWA in early 2025 due to concerns and ongoing reforms within the organization.
EBI inmates in Vught were secretly able to communicate for 1.5 years through their toilets, according to lawyer Hakan Külcü. The Justice Department has launched an investigation, with members of parliament expressing concern over the security risk.
Majority of Dutch political parties support a ban on electricity guns for animal slaughter, but Minister Wiersma initially refused to comply. However, after facing backlash and criticism from the Parliament, Wiersma has agreed to propose a ban with certain limitations according to EU regulations.