News about tractors, sports, farmers, and Spyker (Saturday, August 15)

On Friday, at least one hundred tractors drove on highways to and from a farmers' protest in Den Bosch. On the A59 near Oss, two people died and six were injured in a traffic jam. Police tried to stop tractors, and Prime Minister Jetten asked farmers to avoid the highway.

Jorinde van Klinken won gold in discus throw at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. She is the first Dutch person with a European title, and Femke Broeders-Bol won bronze. In the 800 meters, she equaled the record of Ellen van Langen with 1:55.54.

The provincial government of Brabant wants to temporarily revoke the permits of five poultry farmers. According to the province, their nitrogen levels are too high, and their plans are not good. Saskia Boelema apologized, and the Provincial States want to resume talks.

In Helmond, a new chicken coop in the De Warande zoo was destroyed. Several chickens died, and other animals escaped. Managers saw broken tie-wraps, and volunteers secured the fence again on Friday.

On Friday, Spyker presented a new sports car in California. The car is called C8 Preliator XXV and is the first new Spyker in years. Entrepreneur Victor Muller wants to make the brand well-known again.