An earthquake in Venezuela has caused dozens of buildings to collapse in the state of La Guaira, which is reported as the hardest-hit region. Power outages have been reported as people search for missing relatives in the debris, and the full extent of the damage is still being assessed.
A large search operation for a missing swimmer took place in IJmuiden aan Zee on Wednesday evening. While one person was rescued after entering the water during the operation, the original individual remains missing after a 2.5-hour search by the coast guard.
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated travel advice for seven Middle Eastern countries following a preliminary peace agreement between the United States and Iran. While travel is now largely permitted, officials warn that the security situation remains volatile and could deteriorate rapidly.
The death toll in Venezuela has risen to at least 164 following a series of severe earthquakes. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed the updated figures as authorities continue to assess the impact of the disaster.
The Dutch Ministry of Defense and labor unions have reached an agreement to increase the salaries of defense personnel by 6.5 percent starting September 1. The deal also includes an additional 2 percent raise in early 2028 along with higher compensation for missions and irregular work hours.
Progressive Netherlands (PRO) MP Ani Zalinyan declined to take a definitive stance on the future of Moerdijk during a parliamentary debate, calling the choice between preservation or removal too simplistic. She emphasized that such promises cannot be guaranteed and instead urged for urgent clarity on the next steps of the process.