Dutch-funded aid projects in the West Bank have been increasingly targeted and sabotaged by Israeli settlers and military since the outbreak of the war in 2023. Dutch investigations reveal 59 incidents of sabotage and destruction, leading to substantial damages and limited action from the government.
Sinterklaas delights children with her arrival and promises to let them put their shoes on tonight, while elsewhere in the Netherlands, demonstrations and unrest during the entry of the saintly man are causing division and uproar.
'Police makes arrests and shuts down illegal techno party in Belgium after reports of drug use and safety concerns, with officers using alternative methods to peacefully end the rave.'
President Zelensky of Ukraine wants to end the war with Russia diplomatically and is willing to water down his plan that he previously discussed with Trump and Biden. All eyes are now on Trump and his policies, while Germany is also playing a role in calling for negotiations with Russia.
NSC-staatssecretaris Annemiek Achahbar announces her resignation due to reported racist comments made at a cabinet meeting, causing a day of crisis and confusion in the Netherlands. Prime Minister Schoof denies any racism and all parties agree to move forward, but mistrust and calls for transparency remain after Achahbar's departure.
Opposition parties demand answers from Prime Minister Schoof regarding the resignation of State Secretary Achahbar and potential racist remarks made by government officials, with calls to release the minutes of the meeting. The controversy has led to accusations of a chaotic and on the brink of collapse government, but obtaining the meeting minutes may prove to be a difficult task.