US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100 percent import tariffs on French wine and champagne in response to a French tax on large American tech companies. Trump stated that the tariffs will be applied unless France abolishes the digital services tax.
The Amsterdam-based streetwear brand Patta designed a warmup shirt for the Dutch national football team featuring a mix of Dutch, Surinamese, and African symbols. Despite some racist reactions online, founder Guillaume Schmidt noted that the shirt sold out within a few hours.
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) realized early in the pandemic that the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan was significantly larger than reported by China. This finding was shared by head modeler Jacco Wallinga during a testimony to the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee.
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it will begin charging maritime service fees for vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz. These fees are intended to replace tolls and are reportedly part of an agreement between Iran and the United States.
Police have arrested a 42-year-old man in connection with the disappearance of Marc Jaskulski, who went missing from Dronten in April 2024. Authorities believe the victim may have been the target of a crime and have not ruled out further arrests in the ongoing investigation.
Dutch Infrastructure Minister Vincent Karremans confirmed that the Buitenhuizerbrug will remain out of service throughout 2026 due to budget constraints. In a letter to the Haarlem Yacht Club, the minister stated that Rijkswaterstaat must prioritize operations within its current financial reality.