11:21âąFundraiser for Jeffrey and Emma Collects âŹ116,435 in 36 Hours
The newspapers report on a massive fundraiser for Jeffrey and Emma that collected âŹ116,435 before stopping after one and a half days (AD.nl). Dutch pensioners are receiving more holiday allowance, while many others are seeing reduced amounts (Metro Nieuws, De Telegraaf). Small brewers are struggling despite the craft beer boom, with microbreweries facing tough competition (Het Financieele Dagblad). Trump is embracing cryptocurrency, with investors gaining access to dinner with him through trading his memecoin (NRC). Other issues include cell shortages in prisons (Het Parool), concerns about online birth control pill orders (RTL Nieuws), and the Dutch role in hacking the Sky messaging app (de Volkskrant).09:02âąRussia Deploys Military to Protect Sanction-Evading Shadow Fleet
The newspapers report on Russia's first open use of military means to protect its shadow fleet in the Baltic Sea, creating an "extremely dangerous period" (NRC). The prison cell shortage in the Netherlands is growing larger, causing concern for State Secretary Coenradie (AD.nl). In Beerta, people mourn Jeffrey and Emma, with reports describing their father as "a man who couldn't stay away from alcohol" (Metro Nieuws). Netanyahu expressed shock after the attack at the Jewish Museum in Washington, with extra security added to embassies (RTL Nieuws, Reformatorisch Dagblad, De Telegraaf).06:21âąIsraeli Embassy Staff Killed at Jewish Museum
The newspapers report on Israeli embassy staff killed at the Jewish Museum in Washington, described as a possible terrorist attack (Reformatorisch Dagblad, RTL Nieuws, De Telegraaf). A well-known conductor is accused of inappropriate behavior, reportedly shouting at people "as if they were children" (AD.nl). Research shows workplace polarization harms productivity, with 30% of young workers avoiding certain topics (Het Financieele Dagblad). Reports indicate Russian shadow fleet operations intensifying in the Baltic Sea, creating an "extremely dangerous period" (NRC). Young people are borrowing more money than last year to make ends meet (Metro Nieuws).21:06âąTrump Shows South African President "White Genocide" Footage
The newspapers report on Trump's contentious meeting with South Africa's president, where Trump showed footage claiming "white genocide" in South Africa (AD.nl, NRC, De Telegraaf). The South African president reportedly avoided escalation through humility (NRC). Dutch Prime Minister Schoof acknowledged being affected by images from Gaza (RTL Nieuws). The European Commission's plan to reduce EU trade barriers while making international trade more difficult receives cautious approval (Het Financieele Dagblad). Housing corporation leaders plan legal action against Housing Minister Mona Keijzer over rent freezes (de Volkskrant), while the Court of Audit identifies serious implementation problems at three ministries (Trouw).