Dutch municipalities and provinces are urging the national government to increase funding for the maintenance and replacement of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and locks. A report by consultancy firms Arcadis and Berenschot warns that without additional investment, the country faces a potential accessibility crisis.
KLM pilots have reached a preliminary agreement on a new collective labor agreement, ending the threat of industrial action after more than a year of negotiations. The deal includes a 3.25 percent salary increase for pilots, though further details have not yet been released.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard claims to have shot down a US MQ-9 drone that was allegedly flying in Iranian airspace. The guard asserts its right to retaliate against ceasefire violations, while Iran's supreme leader noted that the United States is losing influence in the region.
In 2025, the Netherlands achieved a new record for collecting electronic waste, including appliances, lamps, and batteries. According to Stichting OPEN, this marks the fifth consecutive year of record-breaking recycling volumes.
One person died following a stabbing incident in a residence on Trouwlaan in Tilburg on Monday night. Police have arrested two other residents of the house in connection with the fatal event.
Two cars and a truck collided on the A4 motorway near Burgerveen on Tuesday morning during an overtaking maneuver. The accident occurred when one vehicle struck both another car and a truck. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.