Minister Faber announces a pilot program to increase supervision of disruptive asylum seekers in Ter Apel, in an effort to reduce village disturbance and expedite asylum procedures. The program will start with forty participants and could potentially expand to eighty.
Greek island Santorini shaken by frequent earthquakes, authorities warn of possible large earthquake as coast guard and military ships sent to assist with evacuation if needed and events cancelled, Prime Minister urges calm in face of ongoing tremors on popular tourist destination.
Defense Minister Brekelmans had to leave early at his interview at the University of Amsterdam after persistent interruptions from activists, with whom he could barely engage in conversation. While this is not the first time an interview at Room for Discussion has been disrupted, the organization is determined to continue with their mission for an open and democratic society.
Flu wave in the Netherlands doubles in two weeks; 100 in 100,000 report symptoms. Duration and intensity of epidemic still unclear.
'Government plans to release prisoners two weeks early due to shortage of cells and guards, but faces opposition from PVV and VVD parties. Controversial measure aims to prevent suspects and convicts from being released randomly from police cells.'
At an official press event with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at his side, Trump made bold statements that have caused a stir worldwide. He suggested that the US should own Gaza and the Palestinians should leave and be absorbed by other neighboring countries. This raises concerns and threatens to put the two-state solution further out of sight.