Ambitious plans to run more international trains to Amsterdam and increase the capacity of the Schiphol Tunnel are in jeopardy due to announced cuts by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. This creates uncertainty about the extension of the metro line to Schiphol and the possibility of running more international trains.
Thousands gather across Germany to protest against extremism and the far-right party AfD, with prominent politicians voicing support and calling for defending the values of humanity and democracy.
Heavy wind gusts and possible storm Isha caused code orange and canceled flights at KLM and delayed ferry service to Newcastle, while on London's Heathrow runway planes struggled with the bad weather.
In villages such as Póvoa de São Miguel in southern Portugal, the population dynamics and political landscape have changed significantly, with the once communist village now supporting the second-largest party Chega, which has taken controversial positions on the Roma community. This illustrates the shift toward populist parties in the region, where traditional political allegiances are declining and individual preferences play a greater role in voting behavior.
MSC Zoe disaster leads to huge amount of waste on Wadden Islands and in northern Netherlands. Documentary reveals almost all items ended up in incinerator and recycling companies only wanted to take 'affordable' items.
End to sunny winter days: temperatures rise and slipperiness threatens. Wind gusts and code yellow for the whole of the Netherlands. Forecast: temperature rises to 11 degrees and no more frost at night.