Emergency services have responded to a potential hazardous substance leak at the Eindhoven University of Technology. One person is believed to have been affected by a suspected nerve agent within the department of chemistry.

The Dutch government has tightened its travel warning for Saudi Arabia amid rising regional tensions. Travellers are told to go only if necessary, while KLM has halted flights to Riyadh and Dammam. The advice highlights growing concerns about safety, especially near the Yemeni border.

The Dutch government has issued a red travel warning for Bahrain due to serious security risks, advising against all travel. Several other Middle Eastern countries are now under strict or limited travel advice as tensions continue. Dutch nationals are urged to prioritise their safety and follow guidance from local authorities.

Industrial activity in the Netherlands picked up slightly in February, with production and business confidence both improving. New orders from abroad fell, but economists expect this decline to be temporary. Rising energy prices and growing defence investments are shaping the outlook for the sector.

ProRail says gas use at train stations has dropped sharply after changing how and when heating is used. The organisation is now exploring alternatives for the few locations that still need warmth. Survey results suggest passengers have not noticed any decline in comfort.

Air France-KLM and other major airlines fell sharply on Monday as the conflict in the Middle East disrupted flights and sent fuel prices soaring. Energy companies, including Shell, benefited from the surge in oil and gas prices. European markets broadly declined as investors reacted to rising geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over how long the crisis may last.

European gas prices jumped sharply after military escalation involving Iran disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key LNG route. The surge comes as European gas reserves are already at unusually low levels, increasing concerns about supply ahead of next winter. Market analysts warn prices could rise much further if disruptions persist.

The bank Bunq has been ordered to pay more than €314,000 after a mistake allowed a bankrupt customer to access his funds. The customer managed to withdraw or transfer the money before the trustee could intervene. A judge ruled that the bank was responsible for the error and rejected its attempts to blame the trustee.