EU Council President António Costa held a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to demand an end to unacceptable attacks in the region. Costa urged Iran to practice restraint and prioritize de-escalation to prevent further conflict.
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 Dutch government plans to introduce a 49-euro monthly public transport pass this summer as part of a relief package for high energy costs. While specific details of the 'Netherlands ticket' are still being finalized, the initiative aims to make travel more affordable for residents across the country.
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.