China's announcement of 34% tariffs on all US imports dominated the news cycle, directly responding to Trump's trade measures from earlier this week. Financial markets plummeted globally, with Amsterdam's AEX dropping over 4%, European banks suffering heavy losses, and the S&P 500 falling nearly 5%.
Serial killer Sendric S. confessed to three murders in Rotterdam, revealing he obtained his weapon via Snapchat the day before his first killing.
Minister Bruins announced the elimination of public broadcaster NTR, producer of beloved programs like Sinterklaasjournaal and Klokhuis, sparking outrage from the organization who described it as "removing the heart from public broadcasting."
The PVV's healthcare deductible reduction plan faces criticism as reports showed it would increase premiums by €199. Meanwhile, the cabinet officially delayed the fireworks ban implementation, disappointing law enforcement hoping to prevent "one last blowout."