Protestant Church in the Netherlands mandatory vog for employees and volunteers
Synod decides on mandatory vog for all congregations within Protestant Church from 2025, despite criticism from churches.
Germany also faces violence against train crews
Aggression and violence against train and bus staff remains a major problem in Germany, where the number of incidents has increased since the launch of a campaign last year. This is partly attributed to the ongoing staff shortage at Deutsche Bahn and a social trend of declining respect for public sector workers.
Car drives into sinkhole in Venlo, occupants uninjured
Police cordoned off the area due to a large sinkhole and the car that fell in cannot be towed yet. The driver is left shaken by the incident.
Green Left and Labour want to move forward with each other, but major differences remain
GroenLinks and PvdA received strong support for further cooperation at a joint congress in Apeldoorn and passed a joint motion on the Middle East conflict. Despite disagreements, the parties continue to work together to move the Netherlands forward.
Netherlands allocates over 200 million euros for air defense Ukraine
The Netherlands is contributing €210 million in air defense equipment and artillery munitions for Ukraine, which is under heavy pressure from Russian attacks. Ukraine has asked for seven Patriot systems to protect cities and infrastructure, but for now will receive only one Patriot system from Germany.
Vitesse gets 18 points deduction and is officially relegated
Breaking news: Vitesse has been relegated from the Dutch premier league after being deducted 18 points by the licensing committee for violating regulations. The club has accepted the punishment and will fight to keep their license amidst ongoing investigations into other potential violations.