The national recommended price for a liter of Euro95 gasoline in the Netherlands has reached a record high, exceeding 2.60 euros for the first time. According to the consumer collective UnitedConsumers, the price rose by 1.5 cents to a new peak of 2.603 euros.
Lawyer Jan-Jesse Lieftink and criminologist Parissima Rauf have launched a new podcast titled 'Diagnose Gestoord' to advocate for people sentenced to involuntary psychiatric treatment (TBS). They argue that offenders with mental illnesses should be viewed with more understanding rather than as 'monsters' and highlight the importance of the Dutch TBS system.
Firefighters have contained a large wildfire in 't Harde, declaring the situation under control. The North and East Gelderland Security Region reported that the blaze is no longer spreading.
A motorcyclist was seriously injured and hospitalized with multiple fractures after being hit by a car on the Verlengde Stellingweg in Amsterdam Noord. The driver was arrested for causing an accident resulting in serious injury, and police conducted an extensive investigation near the A10 highway ramp.
Spirit Airlines is immediately ceasing all operations after failing to secure emergency financial aid from the United States government. The budget carrier's collapse follows severe financial struggles driven by high fuel prices linked to the conflict in Iran.
Chef Sergio Herman has announced the closure of his Michelin-starred restaurant Le Pristine and his private kitchen PrivéPrivée in Antwerp at the end of this year. Herman shared the news on Instagram, stating that it is time for him to take a break and find peace.