News about Tilburg, Connie Palmen, and more (Tuesday, July 7)

Tilburg wants new agreements with Enexis after the power outage on Sunday. Due to a measurement error, approximately 18,000 households in Tilburg, Gilze, and Goirle were without power. The council wants to provide residents with information more quickly.

Writer Connie Palmen (Dutch author) receives the Constantijn Huygens Prize 2026 for all her work. The 70-year-old author calls the prize recognition for her work. The prize comes with 12,000 euros.

Reza Pahlavi visited the House of Representatives on Monday. Outside, supporters backed him, but there was also criticism. He spoke in a closed session with members of parliament.

IT company Solvinity wants the judge to review the ban again. The cabinet banned an American takeover at the end of May due to risks to the public interest. The judge in Rotterdam will decide within two weeks.

According to those involved, the Netherlands was not well prepared for coronavirus vaccination in early 2021. The country was the last in the EU to start vaccinations. Hearings about the vaccination strategy will continue this week.