Record-breaking warm weather in De Bilt today, with temperatures reaching 15.5 degrees Celsius and some meteorologists declaring it the first spring day of the year. However, NOS weatherman Marco Verhoef prefers to view it as just a spring-like day and points out that there is no official term for temperatures above 15 degrees.
'Former Ajax player Quincy Promes sentenced to 6 years in prison for involvement in cocaine smuggling through Antwerp port, plans to appeal. Multiple properties belonging to Promes seized to prevent money laundering, including his residence in Moscow where he currently plays for Spartak Moscow.'
Investigation concludes that eight agents will be prosecuted for the fatal arrest of a man in Rotterdam, who died due to the use of excessive force. Details of the incident and court proceedings have yet to be announced.
Climate change has major implications for the Wadden Sea, including mass die-offs of shells, changes in bird migration patterns and threats to the iconic mudflat and other species. International Wadden Report warns of the speed of change and the possibility that mudflats may eventually be subject to sea level rise.
Tragic accident in Kootstertille leaves three dead as two cars collide on N369. Emergency services quickly responded to try and save the occupants but all sadly perished. Area cordoned off as investigation begins.
UN chief warns of 'massacre' in Rafah. Living in this densely populated city is inhumane and many are trying to flee the large-scale offensive announced by Israel.