Crowds in Ter Apel and Other News (Thursday, May 28)

It remains busy at the registration center in Ter Apel. Groningen provides accommodation for one more night. After that, Warffum will take over for four nights, with space for 150 people in the Op Roakeldaishal. According to Minister Van den Brink, there is no permanent solution yet.

Ronald Koeman has announced his World Cup squad of 26 players. Marten de Roon returns due to the injury of Jerdy Schouten. Crysencio Summerville, Guus Til, and Memphis Depay are also included. Stefan de Vrij, Kees Smit, Jeremie Frimpong, and Luciano Valente are absent.

The number of million-euro homes in the Netherlands is growing rapidly. By the end of 2025, 6.2 percent of all owner-occupied homes were worth more than one million euros. According to Calcasa, this concerns over 273,000 houses. Breda, Ede, and Amersfoort also show strong growth.

The Health Care and Youth Inspectorate is conducting an investigation in Stadskanaal. It concerns youth care providers and Safe at Home Groningen. The reason is serious abuse of two children by two women. The inspectorate requests information and makes visits. Afterwards, it will decide on new steps.

The Authority for Consumers and Markets intervenes at Kikker Energie (Frog Energy). According to the regulator, the company does not comply with the licensing regulations. The finances and organization are not in order. Also, the submitted figures may not be reliable. Kikker must improve, otherwise the license may be revoked.