The morning began with editors prioritizing the logistical paralysis in the northern provinces. As Storm Goretti’s 'code orange' was extended, the media documented the total suspension of bus and rail services in Groningen and Friesland, alongside the cancellation of 300,000 KLM passenger flights. Geopolitical coverage transitioned from the ongoing Greenland annexation dispute to a massive Russian Oresjnik missile strike on Ukraine, which NRC and de Volkskrant framed as a calculated display of power by Putin in response to U.S. actions in Venezuela. By mid-afternoon, editorial focus shifted abruptly to domestic politics. Major outlets reported that D66, VVD, and CDA reached a deal to form a rare minority cabinet, effectively excluding JA21. The day concluded with the literary community mourning the death of Astrid Roemer, while national headlines returned to the weather emergency as the KNMI activated koudeprotocols and authorities warned citizens to stay off the roads through the weekend.