Recent news: call within BBB, punishments for mothers, wage dispute female judges, Russian reaction to Iran, Hermans and healthcare cuts, NS and public transport news, Limburg police investigate team leader (Friday, March 6)

Sixty prominent BBB members want Mona Keijzer back in the parliamentary group. They wrote a letter to the party board requesting independent mediation. Signatories include, among others, former government officials and regional administrators.

A woman from Utrecht was sentenced to eight years in prison for poisoning her daughter. In North Holland, a mother must go to prison for four years because she allowed her daughter to be raped. The Public Prosecution Service demanded eight years in prison for a man from Delfzijl for money laundering in prison.

The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights ruled that female judges in training have been discriminated against. They received lower salaries than men doing the same work due to the government's pay policy. The case revolves around an old method for determining the starting salary.

Putin chooses his words carefully after the attack on Iran. Russia reacts strongly to the death of Ayatollah Khamenei. Chaos in Iran threatens Russian investments in the region.

Minister Hermans seeks support from the opposition for her plans. She wants to save ten billion euros on healthcare. The opposition finds those cuts too large and cannot agree together.

NS (Dutch Railways) made a profit again last year due to more passengers and price increases. The sprinter trains between Groningen, Leeuwarden, and Zwolle will remain with NS until 2033. Arriva is not allowed to take over these train services from the ministry.

The police in Limburg have suspended a team leader. There are reports of sexually inappropriate and racist remarks. The police are investigating whether the team leader abused systems and mixed work with private matters.

Sources: NOS Politiek, NRC, Nederlands Dagblad, RTV Noord, NOS Binnenland, Volkskrant, NOS, NU.nl, Omroep Brabant, FD, NU.nl Economie, NOS Economie (31 articles)