Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz defended her use of a private jet to visit the frigate Zr. Ms. Evertsen on Cyprus, stating the trip was necessary for its mission in the Mediterranean. Speaking before a council of ministers meeting, she explained that commercial airlines do not serve the specific location required for the visit.
US President Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage by Secret Service agents during the White House Correspondents' Dinner after a loud unidentified noise was heard. CNN reports that the president is safe following the incident.
The closure of the Wijkertunnel this summer is expected to cause significant traffic disruption for residents and commuters in the IJmond region, including Heemskerk, Beverwijk, and Velsen. Local municipalities and Rijkswaterstaat are collaborating to manage the impact, though officials acknowledge that significant traffic nuisance is unavoidable regardless of the measures taken.
The municipality of Haarlem has declined to fund the repair of the vandalized 'Hirondelle' statue at Houtplein. The restoration costs for the broken artwork must instead be covered by artist Jackie Sleper and the Haarlem Sculpture Gallery.
Asphalt work on the Hagelingerweg in Santpoort-Noord has been postponed after the road's foundation was found to be thinner than expected. The road will remain open to traffic until the necessary repairs to the sub-layer are completed.
Aalsmeer secured a 27-32 victory over Volendam in a physical first-leg quarterfinal of the Super Handball League at Sporthal Opperdam. The win provides Aalsmeer with a significant five-point advantage heading into the return match scheduled for May 2nd at De Bloemhof.