Government scraps student loan interest cap over rising costs
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The Netherlands is preparing for a weekend of severe weather, with forecasts predicting two storms and significant rainfall across the country.
In a major policy reversal, the government has scrapped its plan to cap student loan interest rates at 2.5 percent, acknowledging that the measure proved to be much more expensive than initially projected. This decision has drawn outrage from student unions.
New details have emerged in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Hajar, with police reporting that she sent concerning messages to an acquaintance on the day she went missing. Additionally, increased safety measures are being implemented for the Amsterdam Dance Event this year, partly in response to public concerns following Hajar's murder.