France has joined Italy in calling for the European Union to impose sanctions on ultranationalist Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The move signals increasing international pressure on the official as diplomatic calls for action grow.
The Red Cross is establishing a night shelter with 175 beds at the Hanzeplaza convention center in Groningen. Construction of the facility is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM.
Dutch windsurfer Luuc van Opzeeland successfully defended his European title in the Olympic iQFoil class in Portimão, Portugal. The athlete from Hoofddorp dominated the competition throughout the week to secure the championship for the second consecutive year.
A teacher's car was one of two vehicles destroyed by fire within 24 hours at the Haarlemmermeer Lyceum in Hoofddorp. Police are currently investigating the incidents, as both cars involved were blue Suzukis, leading to speculation about whether the teacher was the intended target. No suspects have been arrested, and the school has emphasized the importance of safety for its staff and students.
A large fire broke out at a waste processing facility in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied on Tuesday afternoon. Thick black smoke is visible across the city, leading emergency services to advise residents to close their windows and doors while multiple fire crews work to extinguish the blaze.