Gold, Students, and Measures (Thursday, September 3)

De Nederlandsche Bank (Dutch Central Bank) has moved 86 tons of gold from the United States and Canada to London. The bank announced this. The bank cites increased global unrest and better preparation for a crisis as reasons.

The shortage of student housing remains high. There is a deficit of over 20,200 homes, almost as many as last year. According to de Volkskrant, as a result, students are living at home longer because affordable rooms are lacking.

Pierre van Hooijdonk is quitting as a football analyst at NOS Sport. NRC reports that this was less big news than he might have expected. De Volkskrant describes him as sharp and eloquent, but also says that he sometimes went too far.

The European Commission is proposing legislation regarding the pressure on housing caused by tourist rentals. It includes a calculation method for member states, reports FD. In Belgium, Minister Quintin wants license plates for electric scooters following shooting incidents in Brussels.

The Healthcare and Youth Inspectorate has ordered a fake caregiver from Groningen to stop immediately. According to the inspectorate, the care provided by his company and foundation is not safe enough. The man has no healthcare diplomas, and he remains a suspect in another case.