Belgian rock legend Dany Lademacher has passed away at the age of 75, leaving behind a legacy of influential contributions to the country's music scene. With his signature hard rock sound, he helped propel the success of bands like Herman Brood and Wild Romance in the 1970s and 1980s.
Multiple wildfire outbreaks in Europe, including one resulting in a fatality in Turkey, have forced evacuations and caused significant damage to forests and homes, with difficult weather conditions making firefighting efforts more challenging. The extreme heat and drought have also contributed to a number of deaths in other European countries.
Oppositiepartijen SGP and NSC are pushing for a delay in the voting on two new asylum laws, after a confusing statement from the demissionary asylum minister regarding the criminalization of helping undocumented immigrants. The opposition is calling for more time to consult with the Council of State, a key advisory body, before voting on the laws.
Industry representatives and government officials from the plastic industry have presented a plan to replace a proposed plastic tax with a 'circular lever' that will fund recycling companies, but it is now up to the government to make a decision on how to address the issue of plastic waste.
Tightness in Dutch sperm donor market leads to use of foreign sperm with potentially major consequences: average of 12 children per donor in the Netherlands, but no limit in other countries.
OM says reports of threats against politicians has increased in recent years, with 235 cases resulting in court proceedings in 2024, and six more suspects facing trial this week.