Cabinet on levies: no muscle, but diplomatic talks with Trump
Cabinet seeks better deal through negotiations with US to limit damage after Trump administration's import tariffs, but warns of 'reaction to reaction' with major countermeasures.
Gaza violence escalates: fiercer airstrikes, advancing army, hundreds killed
Israel moves deeper into Gaza and announces the creation of a security zone, which has led to a dramatic rise in the death toll and large-scale refugee flows. Meanwhile, Israel continues to claim that attacks on schools are justified, while there is little hope of investigating the deaths of aid workers.
Mandatory school swimming not coming back: too expensive and time-consuming
Cabinet investigates return to school swimming due to low swimming certification rates among children from lower income families and poorly accessible financial aid from municipalities.
It remains sunny, though it gets less warm
Weather staying warm and sunny, but potential frost for fruit trees.
Ramstein Flag: European air defense without US meets 'challenges'
US commitment to European security remains strong as evidenced by the large number of participating countries in NATO exercises at the Leeuwarden air base, but the new political climate brings uncertainty and concerns over potential changes in US involvement and its impact on NATO cohesiveness.
Higher appeal in Leuven rape case, youtuber again reveals perpetrator's name
Medicine student convicted of rape and must pay damages, but gets no jail time due to his young age and talented professional career. Most likely appeal in the future.