Two of the five children seriously injured in a collision between a train and a school bus in Belgium may soon be released from the hospital. According to the school's principal, three other students remain in critical condition and continue to require intensive care.
A former employee of the Amsterdam district court has been sentenced to four years in prison, with one year suspended, for selling confidential data from judicial systems. The court also convicted the woman for extorting a man she met while gambling to fund her addiction.
The municipality of Velsen has announced it lacks the budget to install 24-hour public toilets. This decision comes despite formal requests for increased accessibility from the Platform Accessibility foundation and local council members.
A Dutch minehunter is departing for a NATO deployment in the Mediterranean Sea to be positioned for a potential mission in the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, preparations are being made to send a specialized search, diving, and explosives disposal team to the Persian Gulf.
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong reached the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time by defeating Federico Cinà at Roland Garros. De Jong, who entered the main draw as a lucky loser, secured his victory in straight sets.
A motorist drove into the water along the N208 in Haarlem on Wednesday afternoon. No injuries were reported following the incident.