Former Surinamese President Chan Santokhi's cremation will take place on Tuesday, April 7, after his unexpected death at home. The government of President Jennifer Simons has declared April 6 and 7 as days of national mourning to pay tribute and show respect.
A house fire on Trompstraat in IJmuiden caused significant smoke development on Saturday morning. Emergency services responded to the blaze in the residential building.
A large group of Extinction Rebellion climate protesters successfully walked onto the A12 highway near De Meern on Saturday. Despite attempts by the police to block the demonstration, they were unable to prevent the group from reaching the road near Utrecht.
Climate protesters from Extinction Rebellion attempted to block the A12 highway near De Meern on Saturday. Police have successfully prevented the demonstrators from entering the road so far.
UN rapporteur Elisa Morgera states that global tensions are complicating climate policy while highlighting the risks and high costs of fossil fuel dependency. She urges nations to accelerate their transition away from oil and gas to ensure greater energy stability.
A cyclist was injured on Saturday morning after colliding with a car on Plesmanweg in Beverwijk. Emergency services attended the scene following the accident.