Two men from Amsterdam, aged 24 and 25, will remain in custody following their arrest for involvement in an explosion in the Osdorp district. The Public Prosecution Service confirmed the extension of their detention as the investigation into the incident continues.
Dutch Infrastructure Minister Vincent Karremans confirmed that the Buitenhuizerbrug will remain out of service throughout 2026 due to budget constraints. In a letter to the Haarlem Yacht Club, the minister stated that Rijkswaterstaat must prioritize operations within its current financial reality.
A Hezbollah official stated that the group has not conducted any military operations since the announcement of the agreement between Iran and the United States. The official noted that their continued adherence to the ceasefire is contingent upon Israel's compliance.
The Dutch national team experienced a disappointing start to the 2026 World Cup after their opening group match against Japan. Former international Kees Kist evaluated the squad's performance, specifically praising attacker Crysencio Summerville while giving one unnamed player a failing grade.
EU Foreign Ministers have approved new sanctions against 34 individuals and 47 organizations in Russia. These measures specifically target 15 people and one entity involved in the prosecution, poisoning, and death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.