State Secretary Derk Boswijk expects the Dutch Ministry of Defense to adjust its protocols for military exercises during dry periods following recent wildfires. While a final decision awaits the results of an ongoing investigation, Boswijk indicated that changes to the current procedures are likely necessary.
The Royal Military Constabulary is investigating a fire that occurred on April 21 at a military training ground on the Ederheide. This probe follows similar investigations into recent fires at other Dutch military sites located in 't Harde, Oirschot, and Weert.
The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration received a record 10.7 million tax returns from individuals and businesses before the May 1 deadline. This total surpasses the previous record of 10.5 million submissions set the year before.
An emergency ordinance was issued in Weert on Thursday night to provide firefighters enough space to extinguish an ongoing wildfire. The ordinance remains in effect through Friday as emergency crews continue their operations in the area.
Ukrainian forces launched another attack on an oil terminal in the Russian port of Tuapse, according to local authorities. This marks the fourth strike on the facility within the past two weeks.
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for severe thunderstorms in Amsterdam tomorrow evening between 18:00 and 22:00. The weather alert coincides with the Ajax vs. PSV football match and an André Hazes concert, with potential hazards including hail and wind gusts up to 75 km/h.