Former Spanish Prime Minister José Zapatero is under investigation for money laundering and involvement in a criminal organization related to COVID-19 state aid for the airline Plus Ultra. The probe includes allegations of influence peddling and forgery, leading to searches of his office and his daughter's business.
Apple reported a significant increase in revenue and profit for the final quarter, driven largely by strong iPhone sales. This marks the last financial report issued under the leadership of outgoing CEO Tim Cook.
Filmmakers have filed a lawsuit against Netflix after an unreleased film starring Nicolas Cage was stolen from the company's office in Los Angeles. The legal action follows the loss of the production due to the theft.
Fire stations across the Netherlands are experiencing a surge in burglaries targeting expensive equipment. In some areas, such as Zwammerdam, firefighters have begun removing and securing gear overnight due to the risk of theft while crews are sleeping.
Police have arrested a second suspect following the discovery of a bag containing cocaine near the Banneplein in Amsterdam-Noord. Authorities are currently searching for a third individual after initially responding to reports of a suspicious odor at a residence where significant quantities of drugs were found.
Fruit in the Netherlands is expected to become smaller and more expensive starting this September due to ongoing drought conditions across Europe. This forecast was provided by John Kusters, chairman of the Dutch Fruit Growers Organization.