Recent news: BAFTAs, BBB leadership, new cabinet, traffic accidents, Koos Postema passed away, spring weather and diplomatic tensions France-US (Monday, February 23)

One Battle After Another won six BAFTAs, including the one for best film. Paul Thomas Anderson received the award for best director. Robert Aramayo from I Swear won the BAFTA for best actor.

Three BBB (BoerBurgerBeweging) prominent figures are dissatisfied with the passing over of Mona Keijzer as party leader. Henk Vermeer takes over the leadership from Caroline van der Plas. The prominent figures sent a letter with their concerns to the board.

The Jetten cabinet was sworn in by the king on Monday. The government wants to build more homes and shift billions to defense. The Council of Ministers and the first working day were full of ceremony and protocol.

In Zaandam, eight people were injured in a collision. An 81-year-old wrong-way driver died on the A59 near Waalwijk. Two others were injured there according to the police.

Koos Postema passed away at the age of 93. His family announced that he died on Saturday of old age. Postema was known as a radio and TV presenter.

This week there will be nicer weather with nearly 20 degrees on Wednesday. Biologist Maurice Martens says many people can now develop hay fever. People are advised to avoid pollen and be careful outside.

France has summoned the US ambassador following statements about a deceased activist. The US called left-wing extremism a threat after the death of Quentin Deranque. French minister Barrot finds it unacceptable that the US spoke out about this.

Sources: NOS, Nederlands Dagblad, NU.nl, Trouw, NOS Binnenland, Omroep Brabant, AD, NRC, Volkskrant, NOS Politiek, FD, NOS Buitenland, The Guardian (35 articles)