Schools are trying to address staff shortages in education by getting teachers to work more and differently, with an eye toward retaining staff and reducing shortages. With the help of the "Harnessing the Potential" project, sessions and conversations are being held to raise awareness about how working extra affects both finances and retirement.
Tragedy strikes as three Dutch men are found dead in a drug lab in Belgium, with the cause of death still unknown. Officials have discovered toxic fumes from drug production may have been a factor, as investigations continue.
Israeli army fires two officers and punishes three commanders after accidentally shooting aide workers in Gaza, while worldwide investigations are demanded into the event.
Muslims from immigrant backgrounds in the Netherlands are showing increasing interest in emigrating to their parents' country, in part because of business opportunities and concerns about their faith and future in the Netherlands.
On July 26, just 2 weeks after he started as director of Ajax, Alex Kroes acted with insider information by buying shares in the club before taking the position, leading to his resignation.
Rutte needs support from almost all NATO member states for his appointment as new secretary general, but there are still four obstructionists to be persuaded at the NATO summit in Brussels.