The court visited a safe deposit company in Rotterdam to investigate a massive gold heist that occurred between 2018 and 2019. Prosecutors estimate the current value of the stolen gold, which remains missing along with the two company directors, to be approximately 100 million euros.
Mourning ceremonies have begun in Tehran for the late Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who passed away in late February. The funeral proceedings are being held at the Imam Khomeini Mosque complex where the bodies of Khamenei and his family members have been placed.
The inland shipping sector in the Netherlands is facing significant delays and logistical disruptions due to poorly maintained and broken bridges. Critical routes, including the standing mast route in Amsterdam, are frequently blocked, leading to long wait times or costly detours for vessel operators.
The Dutch cabinet is investing 450 million euros from the Climate Fund into the construction of underground hydrogen storage facilities. This initiative aims to support the transition to renewable energy by storing power generated from sources like sun and wind.
The trade union FNV has welcomed Minister Hans Vijlbrief's decision to ban temporary workers in the meat sector starting in June 2028. While the union views this as a breakthrough against structural abuses, it criticizes the government for delaying the implementation and allowing the sector too much time to adjust.
NATO member states have agreed to provide 140 billion euros in aid to Ukraine over the next two years. The 32 leaders are expected to formalize this commitment during an upcoming summit.