Oil prices continued to rise on Thursday despite an announcement by International Energy Agency members to release 400 million barrels from emergency reserves. As part of this coordinated effort to stabilize the market, the United States will release 172 million barrels from its own strategic reserves.
Fashion retailer Zara has withdrawn its new World Cup-themed T-shirts from stores following a significant spelling error. The shirts incorrectly printed the name of the island as "Curaçau" instead of "Curaçao."
A 49-year-old man from Horst aan de Maas is the only suspect currently in custody following an investigation into the sexual abuse of drugged women and the sharing of related footage. He has been remanded in pre-trial detention for 14 days as authorities in the Limburg region continue their inquiries.
D66 MP Stephan Neijenhuis stated during a parliamentary debate that the party is open to exploring budget cuts outside of social security. This proposal serves as an alternative to measures previously withdrawn by the minority cabinet following pressure from trade unions.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a 50 million euro support package for Armenia following a call with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The funding is intended to help Armenia offset trade restrictions threatened by Russia in response to the country's strengthening ties with the European Union.
Esther Ouwehand is stepping down as the leader and parliamentary chair of the Party for the Animals (PvdD), with Christine Teunissen set to take over the role. Ouwehand will remain in the House of Representatives as a Member of Parliament, focusing on agricultural issues.