Many products en route longer due to Houthi Red Sea attacks
Dutch importers of exotic products from China, Kenya and India are concerned that ships have to detour due to Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea, causing delays and higher costs.
Mass search fails to find missing boy (16)
2,500 volunteers are searching in vain for missing 16-year-old Yoran Krol in Sleeuwijk, Brabant, while his bicycle and coat were previously found at various locations.
Man with firearm apprehended on train at Zwolle station
Police arrested a man with a firearm on a train in Zwolle, after receiving a report from a passenger. Special police units evacuated the train and found the suspect with the gun, who was arrested and taken to the police station. A platform is currently closed for investigation.
Rather have 40 degrees in Italy than gamble on nice weather in the Netherlands
The Dutch seem undeterred by last year's extreme summer heat in southern Europe and are booking vacations to sunny destinations in droves. Although some people do opt for a slightly cooler location after unpleasant weather surprises on their previous vacation.
Code orange for east and south, top rush at roadside assistance due to cold weather
KNMI issues code orange for multiple provinces due to freezing temperatures, resulting in dangerous road conditions and a surge in demand for roadside assistance. As temperatures are expected to rise this weekend, HVAC technicians are also experiencing an increase in workload and caution against the dangers of lack of ventilation during colder weather.
Truck drives into slow-moving traffic on A1, four injured
Four injured and serious delay on the A1 near Amersfoort due to truck colliding with slow-moving traffic and setting several vehicles on fire. Highway eastbound closed and recovery expected to take until 11 p.m.