The city of Amsterdam has announced that it will be buying the debts of young people in order to offer them a fresh start. This scheme will help the youth participate in the job market and pursue higher education. The scheme also involves giving these young people guidance to help them pay off these debts.
The trial against the men accused of downing a Malaysian Airlines plane in Ukraine has begun in Amsterdam although the suspects remain in Russia and will not attend. Russia has repeatedly denied involvement in the event and will likely not extradite the accused. The trial will take place over the next two weeks.