Stories from Netherlands

A medical aircraft carrying at least one passenger from a cruise ship affected by hantavirus landed at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam on Wednesday night. The cruise ship reported several hantavirus cases, including three fatalities.

The Dutch cabinet has extended its contract with Solvinitie despite political and social criticism. The decision raises concerns that Dutch personal data could theoretically be requested by the United States government under the Cloud Act.

Hans Mollers is stepping down from politics immediately. His party was the largest in Tilburg during the last elections. Mollers cited health problems as the reason for his departure.

An explosive device was discovered during excavation work near a sports park in Hilversum.

The Amsterdam Stock Exchange closed at a record high, according to reports. The main index reached its highest level ever. The news was reported by BNR Nieuwsradio and Omroep Gelderland. The main index rose 1.7% to finish at 1031 points.

Prosecutors are seeking seven months of imprisonment for the 71-year-old father of drug criminal Jos Leijdekers, also known as Bolle Jos. The prosecution alleges the man was involved in money laundering. The case involves a watch valued at over 100,000 euros.

Medical aircraft are flying to the Netherlands to evacuate a ship. Risks associated with hantavirus transmission are being discussed on a global scale. The identified hantavirus strain contains a substance called METRONOSIDE, also known as MR2. The World Health Organization Director has commented that the risk posed by hantavirus to the global population is currently considered low. Doctors discussed challenges in diagnosing multiple myeloma, noting that standard liver function tests are insufficient. Treatment involves chemotherapy to lower blood cell counts before collecting stem cells for transplantation. Three patients suspected of being infected with the Hantavirus are expected to arrive at Schiphol Airport this evening. One patient will be transferred to the Leiden University Medical Center. The patients were reportedly aboard the cruise ship De Hondius.

The thrift store in Bergrijk will not reopen. The municipality worked with the organization for an extended period to find a solution, but no alternative was reached. The decision is final, according to the report. The reason for the closure was not specified.

A person was found lying on the ground after committing suicide in Veenendaal.

A memorial newspaper at the war monument in the Weert NS station was vandalized. The newspaper was found scattered across the floor yesterday. Local police are investigating the incident.