Farmers are gearing up for more protests. Photo: Depositphotos.com
It was the week the Dutch government discovered the truth of what a famous Scotsman once said about the best laid schemes of mice and men. Schiphol airport announced thousands of flights will be cancelled this summer because it can’t recruit enough staff. Agriculture minister Christianne van der Wal was doorstepped by angry farmers and censured by her party after admitting the current plans to curb nitrogen pollution weren’t adequate. And health minister Ernst Kuipers came under fire for not doing enough to prepare for the next wave of coronavirus infections. The AIVD unmasked a Russian spy who used a fake Brazilian identity to infiltrate the ICC, while an unsung Dutch tennis player dispatched another Russian in Rosmalen to earn a ticket to Wimbledon.
Ophef of the week: Minister Karien van Gennip attacked over ‘banlieus’ interview
News
Some farms will have to close to meet nitrogen targets, minister warns
Thousands of farmers set to demonstrate against compulsory closures
Farming minister cancels talks with concerned farmers after receiving threats
Coronavirus infections rise by 64% in a week as Omicron variants take holds
Kuipers says more IC beds will not solve coronavirus wave, focuses on prevention
Government hopes sector specific rules can keep infections in check
Schiphol to slash passenger numbers to avoid further summer chaos
International students warned not to come unless they have a place to live
Dutch foil Russian spy’s plot to work as intern at International Criminal Court
Sport
Tennis player Tim van Rijthoven given wild card for Wimbledon after Rosmalen win
Senior tennis coach under investigation after two man file sexual assault reports
Van Gaal condemns Feyenoord stadium as ‘a load of old crap’
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