Dutch and Surinamese leaders react to death of Desi Bouterse
Dec 26, 2024 · Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof expressed his condolences to the people of Suriname following the death of Desi Bouterse, the controversial former president and military leader of the South American nation. However, Schoof withheld any direct message of sympathy for Bouterse himself, citing the former leader's responsibility for atrocities during his time in …
Full text in English & video of King Willem-Alexander's 2024 …
Dec 25, 2024 · On Wednesday, King Willem-Alexander used his annual Christmas address to confront the growing polarization in the Netherlands, urging citizens to reject hate, discrimination, and violence. He emphasized the need for unity, respect, and resilience in a time of rising societal tensions, highlighting fears among Jewish and Muslim communities and calling on all citizens …
Dutch healthcare system expected to face a shortage of ... - NL …
Dec 17, 2024 · The shortage of healthcare workers in the Netherlands is set to grow at an alarming rate in the coming years, with projections indicating a deficit of 266,000 workers by 2035. The largest shortages are expected in nursing and care homes, with the most significant gaps in staffing found among healthcare assistants, caregivers with vocational training, nurses with …
22,500 runners take part in 48th edition of Amsterdam marathon …
Oct 20, 2024 · In Amsterdam, 22,500 runners will participate in the 48th edition of the marathon on Sunday. Never before have so many runners started in the marathon in the capital, organizer Le Champion announced earlier. The city marathon will …
Most trains in Amsterdam, Schiphol and the surroundings will not …
Nov 11, 2024 · Rail passengers can expect widespread disruptions in most of the Randstad on Wednesday as a result of rail strikes, national railway NS confirmed on Monday. The strike will take effect for three hours starting at 6 a.m., knocking out service in all of Noord-Holland, including Amsterdam and Alkmaar, as well as parts of the provinces of Utrecht and Flevoland.
New Dutch Cabinet sworn in today 7 months after election
Jul 2, 2024 · Over seven months after the elections, the Cabinet led by Dick Schoof takes office. King Willem-Alexander will swear in the Ministers and State Secretaries at Huis ten Bosch Palace. The new Cabinet members will also pose on the steps there. The Cabinet team will gather immediately after in the afternoon for a Cabinet meeting. It will start working in the coming …
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Prime Minister confirms new asylum measures; Distribution Act to …
Oct 25, 2024 · Prime Minister Dick Schoof has confirmed in a letter to parliament that the Cabinet has reached an agreement on the asylum migration measures: there will be border controls from the end of November, and the Distribution Act will be dismissed soon. These measures are a part of the asylum package that the coalition parties agreed on in the evening of Thursday leading …
Michelin Stars given to 10 Dutch restaurants; Inter Scaldes …
Oct 7, 2024 · Ten Dutch restaurants were awarded their first Michelin star at the award ceremony in Maastricht on Monday. There are no new three-star restaurants in the Netherlands. De Librije in Zwolle remains the only three-star restaurant in the Netherlands. Inter Scaldes in Kruiningen received two stars.