Sadistic network and NATO practices with ‘nuclear weapons’: this is what happened today

Volkel air base is currently in the spotlight of Russia during a NATO nuclear exercise called ‘Steadfast Noon’. Commodore Marcel van Egmond sees the Russian attention as a positive signal to the Kremlin. F-35 pilots will practice with fake bombs in a select group until Friday. You can read the whole story here.

A 25-year-old Eindhoven resident has been arrested as a key figure in the online network ‘764’, where gruesome material was shared. The suspect, who is being held in the terrorist department in Vught, is said to have forced victims to self-mutilate and abuse. The police have identified dozens of Dutch victims. Read the whole story here.

The KNMI warns with code yellow for heavy gusts of wind expected on Thursday from 6 p.m. The storm will start in the southwest and spread across the country, possibly disrupting traffic and risking damage from flying objects. Check the details here.

A third of Brabant residents believe that there are too many migrant workers, according to research by Kieskompas. At the same time, more than half recognize their importance to the economy. Expert Bram Klouwen emphasizes that the Netherlands cannot do without it due to an aging population and labor shortages. You can read their analysis here.

The mayor of Geertruidenberg has intervened after persistent nuisance by young people in Raamsdonksveer. After intimidation and violence, including the assault of a woman, an emergency ordinance was temporarily imposed. The identity of the people causing the nuisance is known and some young people have to report to Halt. Read her story here.