Jutta Leerdam is leaving skating team Jumbo-Visma, after negotiations ceased. The sprint star will look for a new challenge and is in talks with other teams, where money does not seem to play an important role.
Former French Foreign Minister Colonna led an independent investigation into allegations made against UNRWA, and the resulting report found that the organization had taken measures to ensure neutrality of its staff and was deemed essential by many. However, improvements can still be made and the Netherlands is waiting for the outcome of the report before deciding on future support.
The civil case against Sywert van Lienden, Bernd Damme and Camille van Gestel over their earnings from the mouthpiece deal revolves around who is entitled to the millions in profits: the State or the non-profit foundation SHA. The three entrepreneurs and the current board of the SHA want a settlement, while SHA employees prefer a court ruling. The case continues in May and the verdict is expected in November.
Marineship Zr. Ms. Karel Doorman is deployed to the Rode Zee as part of the EU-mission to protect international shipping from attacks by Jemen's Houthi rebels. The ship will serve as a logistics support vessel and tactical headquarters, equipped with medical facilities and a Swedish military trauma team.
Leiden neighbor receives expressions of support after cowardly anonymous letter suggesting her leave for retirement home, filled with flowers, cards and chocolates after social media call from local residents and is now receiving even more sympathetic mail.
In his second victory at the Luik-Bastenaken-Luik cycling monument, Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar proved to be the strongest on the grueling climbs, leaving his competitors behind for a solo win after 34 kilometers. Despite a challenging course and crashes affecting top contenders, Pogacar's UAE team ensured a dominant performance in the final spring classic race.