Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever clarified his position on importing Russian energy ahead of an EU summit, stating he does not seek an immediate normalization of relations with Moscow. He specified that resuming oil and gas imports would only be considered if a just and sustainable peace agreement is reached between Ukraine and Russia.
Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to implement a population limit in a national referendum. Fifty-five percent of participants voted against the plan, preventing the measure from being adopted.
French economist Thomas Piketty recently published a global plan focused on wealth redistribution and environmental sustainability. Shortly after, Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire following the increased valuation of his aerospace company SpaceX.
Israeli airstrikes and gunfire killed at least six Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, according to local health officials. The lethal attacks occurred as Israel reportedly ignored a ceasefire agreement with new military actions.
A suspect was arrested following a robbery at an Albert Heijn supermarket on Anna van Renesselaan in Uitgeest on Sunday afternoon. Police units responded to the scene shortly before 4:00 PM after receiving the report.
A suspicious package, potentially an explosive, was discovered on the Javakade in Amsterdam-East on Tuesday afternoon, prompting a large-scale emergency response. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit safely removed the item for investigation after the quay had been cordoned off for over an hour.