Several people have been injured in a stabbing near Dam Square in Amsterdam, with two reported to be in critical condition. A suspect has been arrested and the motive is still unknown. A city council meeting was interrupted as the police investigate the incident.
President Trump's threat to impose additional tariffs on European products, including a 25% increase on cars, could cost the Dutch economy billions of euros, according to recent calculations. This move is part of Trump's plan to boost the US economy by encouraging American consumers to buy domestic car brands.
Measles infections are increasing by 46% in the Netherlands, especially in schools with low vaccination coverage and due to clusters in different regions. RIVM warns parents to be alert and keep children with spots at home. Worldwide there is a declining vaccination rate, including in the Netherlands.
Confidential information about upcoming military attacks was unintentionally shared in a Signal chat group, putting American personnel in danger. The Atlantic initially chose not to report on the details of the mission, but has now decided to publish after the White House denied any sensitive information was discussed.
'Trump's decision to cut funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, a media outlet that provides independent information to millions of people in over 20 countries, is causing worry and controversy among journalists and governments, as well as hope for regimes like China and Russia.'
The Department of Defense and the National Care Reserve have entered into a partnership whereby thousands of care reservists can be deployed during disasters, crises and Defense overseas missions. This increases the resilience of society and allows retired or retired medical personnel to contribute in emergency situations.