Ongoing tensions in the Middle East are causing a significant increase in the number of cancelled flights to the region. This disruption is resulting in major travel issues for passengers as air traffic remains heavily impacted.
A motorist was carjacked and stabbed in the hand with a sharp object on Postjesweg this afternoon. The victim did not require hospitalization and remained conscious while police launched a search for the suspect. No arrests have been made, and the investigation into the motive and stolen property continues.
Police arrested between 400 and 450 Extinction Rebellion activists during a road blockade on the A12 highway. This final count is significantly higher than the initial estimate of 200 arrests.
An Iranian delegation has departed Pakistan following a day of high-level meetings with Pakistani leadership. During the consultations, the delegation reportedly provided a list of conditions for ending conflict with the United States and Israel.
The municipality of Beverwijk and Zeehaven IJmuiden have reached an agreement for closer cooperation in port services. Under this temporary arrangement, the IJmuiden port service will manage the De Pijp port in Beverwijk.
Romania has summoned the Russian ambassador after a drone carrying potential explosives crashed in a populated area during attacks on Ukraine. The incident represents a violation of the EU member state's airspace, prompting a formal protest from Romanian authorities.