King Willem-Alexander celebrated his 57th birthday in Emmen, where he and his family were welcomed by enthusiastic fans and participated in various activities such as a quiz and games. Princess Alexia talked briefly about her gap year and the princesses wore stylish outfits from well-known brands.
Ukraine struggles to repair damaged coal power plants amidst ongoing attacks, facing challenges in obtaining spare parts and responding to frequent air-raid alarms.
Over 100 people arrested at Amsterdam's Extinction Rebellion protest for causing danger on the A10 highway, while demanding an end to ING bank's funding of the fossil fuel industry.
This year's King's Day festivities went off without a hitch across the country. Although some rain and minor incidents occurred in some cities, there were no major incidents and it was generally pleasant and festive.
ANWB reports that the predicted traffic rush for today seems to have already passed, with lighter congestion than expected. This may be due to people planning ahead for the busy roads.
Hospitals risk being overburdened by increasing numbers of patients with multiple diseases. Causes are poor collaboration among specialists, an aging population and complex financing. Doctors are working on solutions, but bureaucratic obstacles are hampering implementation. It is time for action, or the consequences could be catastrophic.