The expedition ship Hondius has docked at the port of Granadilla in Tenerife to seek shelter from persistent strong winds. The move was requested by the port authority and reported by the Spanish Ministry of Health.
Researchers are using four floating "Elver Finders" near the sluices in IJmuiden to monitor glass eel populations in the North Sea Canal and Amsterdam-Rhine Canal. These devices allow scientists to catch, count, and track the migratory fish as part of a larger study on fish migration.
US President Donald Trump has criticized Iran's response to an American peace proposal, labeling it "stupid" and a "piece of trash." He further stated that he did not read the entire response because he did not want to waste his time.
The European Union aims to take a more active role in future peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that foreign ministers will meet later this month to establish the bloc's negotiation positions and "red lines."
A German couple has been sentenced to two years and ten months in prison in Spain for keeping their three children locked in a squalid home for several years. The children were rescued in April 2023 from the property in Northern Spain, which authorities described as a "horror house" due to its severe state of filth and neglect.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the Netherlands this week for official discussions. The talks will cover global issues such as the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as cooperation in the field of technology.