Five Short News Reports (Tuesday, May 19)

In Den Bosch, two petitions concerning shelter in Engelen were presented. It concerns fifty minor asylum seekers; 800 people were in favor, 2700 against. After consultation in the Catshuis, Prime Minister Jetten said that a flying team will help.

Research by Amsterdam UMC and the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) concerns heading the ball. After heading, amateur footballers have different substances in their blood. These substances may indicate acute brain damage, and heading more often has a stronger effect.

At Schiphol airport, several hundred travelers missed their flights due to long queues. The airport does not rule out new crowds tomorrow. Since Monday, three companies are involved; Schiphol cites understaffing, the Federation of Dutch Trade Unions (FNV) new passes and sick reports.

The KNVB asks Mayor Beukers to reconsider his decision. After disturbances on Sunday, supporters of FC Groningen and Willem II are not welcome in Volendam. Ajax is playing there against FC Groningen because the Johan Cruijff ArenA is not available.

Pensioners receiving the state old-age pension (AOW) will receive up to 20 percent more holiday allowance this year. Single individuals will receive approximately 1174 euros net around May 21. Last year that was 978 euros, mainly due to the higher minimum wage.