Recent news: Macron nuclear plans, police investigations, Iran conflict, union actions, Rembrandt, oil and gas prices, avian influenza (Tuesday, March 3)

President Macron says that France will increase the number of nuclear warheads. France also wants to cooperate more closely with eight European countries, including the Netherlands. The Netherlands will talk with France about this cooperation but does not provide any details.

The police have shared a photo of Daniel B., who is in custody for a murder in Herkenbosch and is suspected of the disappearance of his mother. In Bilthoven, the police show a 3D hologram of a sex crime suspect from 2009. In Made, a scooter rider was stabbed; the perpetrator is still at large.

The United States and Israel are carrying out airstrikes on Iran. President Trump says that a larger attack will come soon. Due to the war, oil and gas prices are rising, and there are attacks on targets in Israel and Lebanon.

FNV, CNV, and VCP have stopped consultations with the Jetten cabinet. They disagree with the increase in the retirement age and cuts to social security. The unions are preparing actions as long as the plans remain unchanged.

The Rijksmuseum has discovered that a painting from 1633 is indeed by Rembrandt (Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn). The work is called 'The Vision of Zacharias in the Temple'. The painting is now on display for the first time in 65 years.

Oil and gas prices have risen sharply after attacks in the Middle East. Qatar has temporarily halted gas production, which is also causing higher prices. Stock markets in Europe and the United States are responding with higher prices for defense companies.

In Ede, 34,000 chickens have been culled after a new outbreak of avian influenza. A transport ban for poultry applies around the affected company. At the same time, the Bird Protection (Vogelbescherming) starts its annual livestream 'Experience Spring' with special footage from nest boxes.

Sources: AD, Nederlands Dagblad, Omroep Brabant, NU.nl Economie, BBC News, NOS, NOS Politiek, NOS Binnenland, NOS Economie, NOS Buitenland, NU.nl, The Guardian, Trouw, Volkskrant, FD, NRC (68 articles)