Hundreds of climate activists were arrested in The Hague as they blocked roads, causing traffic standstills. Police deployed buses to transport protesters from the scene.
International trade tensions continued to dominate economic discussions, with Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs bringing "the bear back to the markets." Zelensky criticized the American response to a deadly Russian attack on Kryvy Rih that killed nine children.
Domestic news covered Minister Agema facing criticism over AI promises in healthcare, and the death of legendary news presenter Harmen Siezen at 84. De Telegraaf reported extensively on the story of Dutch Siamese twins institutionalized after their mother's death.
The delayed implementation of the fireworks ban announced earlier in the week was followed by news of a "Robin Hood bonus" on cans and bottles, presented as beneficial for consumers. The NYT released footage contradicting Israel's account of an attack on Red Crescent aid workers.