Morning coverage documented the opening of Assad's detention facilities, with families searching underground for missing relatives, while media examined the former leader's wealth contrasting with Syria's poverty. Meanwhile, the Tarwekamp explosion investigation intensified with three arrests and evidence pointing to the targeted destruction of a bridal shop.
By midday, reports shifted to Syrian rebel leaders offering rewards for information about regime figures, while Netanyahu testified in his corruption trial. FVD party connections to Russian networks emerged through documentation of meetings with Medvedev in Sochi.
Evening coverage returned to the Tarwekamp investigation, with police confirming the uninsured bridal shop as the intended target. Holland Casino announced reduced winning odds to offset new taxation, while the Senate debated VAT increase cancellation. The P.C. Hooft prize was awarded to Maarten 't Hart.