European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides to express support following a drone attack on a British airbase in Cyprus. The conversation, which Von der Leyen reported on X, followed the recent security incident on the island.
Police in Amsterdam have released a description of a suspect following a violent attempted robbery on Ilperveldstraat on the night of June 12. The victim was followed through Baanakkerspark and attacked from behind, but the suspect fled after she began to scream.
An emergency ordinance has been issued for Zandvoort, effective until Monday evening, to ensure public safety on the beach and in the town center. This measure follows previous safety interventions implemented earlier this season.
Six people, including two children, were reportedly left outside in severe weather on Friday evening after arriving at the Ter Apel reception center. The aid organization MiGreat criticized official authorities for leaving the group exposed to dangerous thunderstorms that nearly destroyed temporary shelters.
Dutch football fans gathered early at a fan square in Houston on Saturday to celebrate before the national team's World Cup match against Sweden. The event highlights the enthusiastic support for the team during the competition.
France is facing a significant economic slowdown as high oil prices weigh on household spending. The French statistics bureau, INSEE, projects that GDP growth will decline to 0.7% in 2026, down from 0.9% in 2025.