Traffic around Amsterdam came to a standstill during the evening rush hour due to multiple accidents on the A9 and A10. The congestion cleared up around 7:15 pm, but during the peak at 6 pm, there were over 100 kilometers of traffic due an accident in the Coentunnel and a one-hour delay on the A9.
EU-commission president Ursula von der Leyen was hospitalized in Germany for more than a week due to a serious case of pneumonia, causing speculation and backlash from journalists about the lack of transparency from the Commission's press office. While von der Leyen is recovering and expected to return to work next week, her illness has raised questions about the Commission's communication and caused concerns regarding her ability to represent the EU at important events, such as the upcoming World Economic Forum and meetings with US President Trump.
'Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong wins the gold with a minuscule difference of 1.19 seconds at the European Allround Championships in Thialf, where the tradition of the horse-drawn sleigh was restored. Her rival Joy Beune is disappointed but is now focusing on the World Distances Championships in Hamar.'
Technical University Eindhoven hit by cyberattack, causing delays for students preparing for exams as university works to contain and investigate the attack.
Local man brings missing Colombian flight back to responsible location within hours with help of satellite data from the Netherlands, offering families of victims quick and clear clarification.
Illegal employment in the Netherlands is on the rise, and employers are now turning to workers from countries further away, raising concerns about exploitation and lack of protection for these workers. The government is considering stricter penalties for employers who hire illegal workers, but some argue that more fundamental changes are needed to address this issue.