Owner cannot go to disciplinary tribunal for unauthorized veterinarian: 'I am powerless'
Dog owner in distress after loss of pet by veterinarian not registered with disciplinary board.
Van Weel: as of now, many more Syrians back to Syria
Cabinet introduces new Syria policy for Syrians in the Netherlands: all current and future applications will be assessed on the basis of an official report on the security situation in the country. Financial support for returnees will be provided.
Too-low turnout in Italian referendum on faster passport for foreigners
If you're not Italian and haven't been living in the country for ten years, you'll have to wait ten years to apply for citizenship - but a recent referendum aimed at shortening that time to five years failed due to low voter turnout.
NATO boss Rutte on need for much higher spending: 'No second chance for our security'
NATO must spend 400% more on air and missile defense, according to Rutte during speech at think tank Chatham House, in preparation for NATO summit in The Hague where defense spending will take center stage.
Dutch service dogs exported to Israel as 'pets'
Dutch exports of service dogs to the Israeli military remain unregulated, despite evidence of their systematic use in human rights violations. Pressure on the Dutch government to introduce stricter regulations on this is growing due to the war in Gaza and increasing Israeli violence in the occupied West Bank.
Yesilgöz: VVD will no longer govern with Wilders
VVD leader Yesilgöz announces that the decision has been made to no longer consider PVV leader Wilders as a candidate for the coalition government, stating that he prioritizes personal interests over the country's. This greatly decreases the chances of the PVV joining the coalition in the upcoming elections.