U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated the astronauts of the Artemis II space mission in a post on Truth Social. He expressed his pride in the crew and their mission, stating he could not be prouder as president.
Emergency services, including fire department divers, launched a major search operation this morning in Amsterdam's Coenhaven after a vessel sank. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the incident and searching for a missing person who was on board.
In the 'Schermtijd' column, tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses a long-term project where teenagers are attempting to recreate the Netherlands within the game Minecraft. The endeavor has been ongoing for years, with participants acknowledging that the detailed reconstruction will never truly be finished.
Reselling surplus solar energy to others was proposed as a solution to the upcoming expiration of the net metering scheme in the Netherlands. However, the implementation is failing to gain momentum due to excessively complex regulations.
Experts warn that the Dutch power grid is vulnerable to cyberattacks, which could lead to large-scale outages. Both major energy producers and consumer devices are considered potential targets, with officials noting that the infrastructure remains an attractive objective for foreign actors like Russia.
A man was shot in the leg at a residence on Hofgeest in the Zuidoost district of Amsterdam around 21:45. The victim was transported to the hospital while the police, supported by a specialized intervention unit, continue to search for the suspects who fled on foot.