British News Agency

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten drew attention to the fear and concern experienced by residents in the region following the earthquake near Uithuizen in Groningen.

Speaking at his weekly press conference following the Cabinet meeting, Jetten said a magnitude 2.8 earthquake had occurred in Groningen.

Jetten said the earthquake had once again caused fear and concern among local residents and that the tremor showed once again that ending gas production had not completely eliminated the problems in the region.

Prime Minister Jetten emphasized that the situation in Groningen should be closely monitored, pointing out that the impact of the earthquakes on residents of the region continues.

Jetten said the issue was also discussed in the Cabinet and that government members agreed on the need to maintain constant attention to Groningen.

In his opening remarks at the weekly press conference, Jetten also addressed the process leading up to Prince’s Day and the agenda for Ukraine Day, which will be held next week.