Virus-hit cruise ship docks in Rotterdam for disinfection
The MV Hondius, a cruise ship struck by hantavirus, arrived at the Port of Rotterdam for disinfection, ending a troubled voyage that prompted international health alerts.
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Dutch Princesses Targeted in Nazi-Linked Murder Plot, Axes Found
Authorities foiled a suspected far-right murder plot targeting Princess Catharina-Amalia, heir to the Netherlands, and her sister Alexia after a 33-year-old man was arrested in The Hague with two axes engraved with 'Alexia' and 'Mossad' and a Nazi slogan, plus a handwritten note referring to 'Amalia,' 'Alexia,' and a 'bloodbath.' The suspect’s name was not released due to privacy laws, and a procedural hearing is scheduled for next Monday; motives have not been disclosed. The incident follows years of threats against Amalia, including past kidnapping plots and security measures during King’s Day.
Hague to hear case of suspect in Dutch royal attack plot
A suspect connected to an alleged plot to attack Dutch princesses is due to appear in a The Hague court, as authorities pursue charges related to threats against the Dutch royal family.
Ancient gold helmet returns home to Romania after cross-border theft
A precious ancient gold helmet stolen from a Dutch museum has been repatriated to Romania, marking a successful cross-border effort to recover cultural heritage and return a valued artifact to its country of origin.
Netherlands Clears Tesla FSD Supervised, TSLA Edges Higher on Europe Move
Netherlands’ regulator RDW approved Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) for use in the country, signaling a broader European rollout as hands-free driving is allowed with drivers remaining attentive. Tesla’s Cabin Camera will gain an age-estimation feature via a software update to enhance safety by preventing underage use. On Wall Street, TSLA retains a Hold rating with a typical price target around $402.29, suggesting upside of about 14%, and the stock rose modestly on the news. BMW and Ford have received similar Dutch approvals, underscoring Europe’s evolving self-driving push.
Tesla earns first EU nod for supervised FSD in the Netherlands
Dutch regulators approved a supervised version of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving in the Netherlands, making it the first European country to greenlight the tech and paving a path for EU-wide approval. Tesla has long argued that FSD is key to growth in Europe, but the rollout is not immediate: the European version requires stricter safety standards and driver monitoring, and the Netherlands is a small market (about 16,700 Teslas in 2025) compared with the broader European market. Regulators have signaled plans to seek EU-wide approval, but a full rollout across Europe remains to be seen as local approvals lag the US.
Netherlands grants first EU approval for Tesla FSD Supervised, unlocking broader rollout
The Dutch RDW approved Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) 2026.3.6 under UN Regulation 171, making the Netherlands the first EU country to authorize hands-free driver-assistance with the driver required to stay attentive. The system uses eye-tracking and alerts, and will disengage or stop if the driver does not respond. The approval followed 18 months of testing across 1.6 million km of EU roads, 4,500 closed-track tests, 13,000 ride-alongs, and 400 regulatory checks, with provisional validity of at least 36 months. While not automatically EU-wide, the decision sets a reuseable compliance path for other member states, with Germany, France, and Italy expected to recognize within 4–8 weeks and full EU-wide rollout targeted for summer 2026 pending a Commission vote. Netherlands pricing is €99/month (standard), €49/month for Enhanced Autopilot holders, or €7,500 upfront.
Tesla Requires In-Car Safety Quiz to Activate FSD in the Netherlands
After UN R-171 Level 2 approval, Tesla will require Dutch drivers to pass a short on-screen two-question safety quiz before enabling FSD (Supervised), ensuring users understand when FSD is active and that the driver remains responsible. The rollout also includes a two-tier FSD subscription for Netherlands owners and a phased HW4 rollout, marking Europe’s first major FSD deployment.
Netherlands approves Tesla’s supervised self-driving, signaling EU expansion
Dutch regulators have approved Tesla’s Full-Self Driving Supervised mode after more than a year of testing, making the Netherlands the first European country to authorize FSD on public roads and potentially paving the way for broader EU adoption; rollout is limited to a subset of users with a required tutorial and quiz, and officials say the system assists rather than replaces the driver.
Maastricht Skeleton May Confirm Count d’Artagnan’s Buried Remains
Archaeologists in Maastricht say they’ve uncovered skeletal remains beneath the floor of St. Peter and Paul Church that a deacon says are 99% likely to be Count d’Artagnan, the famed musketeer. The find includes a buried bullet, a 1660 coin, and the skeleton’s position under the former altar, with a sample sent to Germany for analysis.
Maastricht Church Floor May Harbor D’Artagnan Remains, DNA Tests Underway
Archaeologists in Maastricht uncovered a grave beneath the St. Peter and Paul Church floor after part of the nave subsided. A jawbone DNA sample is being tested against the musketeer Charles de Batz de Castelmore d’Artagnan’s descendants, with other bones sent to Germany and Deventer for dating and sex estimation. A 1660 coin and a lead bullet were found at the burial, and a contemporary letter says d’Artagnan was buried in consecrated ground, but researchers caution that confirmation will require conclusive results.
Belgium bolsters security for Jewish sites with troop deployment
Belgian soldiers were deployed to guard Jewish sites in Brussels and Antwerp, with later phases planned to cover Liege, to bolster security at synagogues and Jewish schools after antisemitic attacks in Belgium and the Netherlands. The move follows incidents including a Liege synagogue explosion and a Rotterdam arson attack and an Amsterdam Jewish-school explosion; Dutch police have arrested five suspects in Rotterdam. Rights advocates warn of a global uptick in antisemitism amid geopolitical tensions surrounding the US-Israeli war with Iran, while there were no reported injuries in the attacks.
Amsterdam Orthodox Jewish School Hit by Deliberate Blast, Security Tightened
An explosion lightly damaged an Orthodox Jewish school in Amsterdam in what the city’s mayor called a deliberate attack on the Jewish community; no injuries were reported, and security at Jewish institutions will be increased. Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten condemned the act as unacceptable, and regional tensions over antisemitism have been noted following related incidents in nearby countries.
Targeted blast hits Amsterdam Jewish school, mayor calls it an anti-Jewish attack
An overnight explosion damaged the outer wall of a Jewish school in Amsterdam and the mayor called it a targeted attack against the Jewish community. Security was heightened as Dutch leaders condemned antisemitism and police released images of a suspected attacker. The incident fits a broader pattern of antisemitic violence in Europe, with related incidents in Rotterdam and Liège earlier in the week and expressions of solidarity from international leaders.
Deliberate blast targets Amsterdam Jewish school, mayor says
An overnight explosion damaged the outer wall of a Jewish school in Amsterdam's Buitenveldert district, with no injuries reported. Mayor Femke Halsema described it as a deliberate attack on the Jewish community and said Amsterdam must be a safe place for Jews, as police review CCTV footage and security at Jewish sites was tightened amid broader antisemitism concerns in the Netherlands.