Weakened Hurricane Kirk reaches Western Europe tomorrow with high winds, heavy rain and flooding. The Netherlands seems to have escaped, but southern Limburg can still expect 20-30 mm of rain due to another low pressure area.
Scientists have discovered that American rib jellyfish can fuse into a single, healthy individual with another injured specimen, even synchronizing their digestion and muscle contractions. This lack of discrimination between themselves and others may be an evolutionary advantage for the jellyfish.
Parties in the Second Chamber want the Minister of Agriculture to open a new buyout scheme for livestock farmers earlier than planned due to concerns about a looming manure crisis. There is a fear of a cold and harsh cut in the industry if a comprehensive plan is not put in place.
Three men have been convicted of sexual street harassment, one of whom received a two-day jail sentence for refusing to pay a fine. This is the first time someone has been convicted in Utrecht since the new law took effect July 1 criminalizing sexual street harassment.
Minister Madlener is considering raising the speed limit back to 130 km/h on four highways, but more research is needed on the impact on nitrogen and noise before the speed can actually be raised. A decision is expected to be made in the first quarter of next year.
Former assistant coach to Guus Hiddink at the 1998 World Cup and icon of Dutch soccer, Neeskens, has died. Soccer world reacts shocked, remembering his legendary duels with Johan Cruijff.