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Donations for emergency relief in flood-hit Nepal have reached 1.6 million euros through the Red Cross emergency account. The funds are providing immediate essentials like food and clean water, while long-term aid plans take shape. Meanwhile, relief workers on the ground report that entire villages have been rendered unlivable.

Coalition negotiations over next year’s budget remain deadlocked, forcing another delay to key cabinet discussions. Disagreements over social security cuts and the Box 3 tax system continue to hold up a deal, while tensions inside the coalition are rising.

Nogat is moving ahead with plans for the first direct gas connection between the Netherlands and Norway. After a successful feasibility study, the project is entering a new phase as partners assess costs, capacity and technical challenges before making an investment decision next year

A yellow weather warning is now in place across the Netherlands as severe thunderstorms move inland from the coast. The storms could bring heavy rain, hail, strong wind gusts and difficult driving conditions, while North Holland faces an additional warning for intense rainfall.

Paul Rosenmöller has announced that he will leave politics when a new Senate is elected next year. The veteran politician says he remains eager to contribute to society but is ready to step back from political life after decades of public service.

Coalition leaders are continuing negotiations on next year’s budget, with social security and the Box 3 wealth tax still unresolved. A crucial decision on whether to seek support from PRO or right-wing opposition parties could shape the government’s policy agenda and its prospects in the Senate.

A technical error at the Dutch Central Judicial Collection Agency has temporarily linked traffic violations and criminal cases to the wrong people. The agency has taken its digital portal offline and reported a provisional data breach to authorities.

Dutch Minister Mirjam Sterk has issued a formal apology for severe abuses and violence within closed youth care facilities. The announcement follows critical reports highlighting widespread trauma, mental health struggles, and a lack of proper aftercare for vulnerable young people.