Police Search for Suspects, Europe Watches, Stock Markets Rise (Tuesday, March 17)

The police are searching for two suspects in the explosion at Atrium on the Amsterdam Zuidas. They arrived on a fat bike via Boelelaan; after that, the passenger walked to Amsterdam-South station. The police are investigating a link to a Jewish school; four suspects will remain in custody for fourteen days.

European countries are reacting cautiously to Trump’s call regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Trump wants help from allies, but Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom do not see a NATO role. Jetten says the Netherlands has no proposal; Berendsen does not want a military mission at this time.

Erasmus University Medical Center opens an external reporting point for ICU staff who want to talk anonymously. This follows reports of fear, little confidence, and complaints about intimidation. The management takes this seriously; there are information evenings, and the Inspectorate has been investigating this for months.

Stock markets in Europe and the United States rose on Monday due to lower oil prices. Investors hoped that transport in the Strait of Hormuz would cautiously resume. The AEX index and Wall Street rose, but investors are watching the war and gasoline prices.