The Netherlands woke to an unexpected snowfall, with accumulations reaching 5 centimeters across multiple regions. KNMI issued code yellow warnings, leading to significant transport disruptions. Schiphol Airport cancelled dozens of flights, while the A17 near Roosendaal closed due to weather conditions. By afternoon, temperatures rose dramatically from 0 to 11 degrees.
Coverage continued of Bouterse's funeral in Suriname, where thousands gathered for a public farewell despite his December Murders conviction preventing a state ceremony. The afternoon brought reports of Ukraine launching new offensive operations in Russia's Kursk region.
Den Dolder faced renewed scrutiny after another psychiatric patient incident, echoing the Anne Faber case. Transportation issues persisted into evening with train connections to Schiphol suspended due to damaged overhead wires. New details emerged about Younes Arsalane, shot dead in Amsterdam Nieuw-West, revealing his extensive criminal record.
