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Sunday, October 25, 2026
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A major incident unfolded in Zoetermeer as a very large fire erupted at a car scrapyard, prompting an NL-Alert to warn residents about the extensive smoke. This marks a new significant fire event in the country.
The Netherlands is also contending with the impact of Storm Boelo, which has moved across the North Sea, causing damage in various locations and bringing strong wind gusts to coastal areas, leading to a code yellow warning. In a separate and unusual event, a zookeeper at Beekse Bergen Safari Park was seriously injured after a panther attack and required surgery.
Other domestic news includes doctors criticizing Minister Sophie Hermans' long COVID policy, the cabinet inviting opposition parties for tax plan negotiations, and an investigation into arson after enforcement officers' cars were burned out in Waalwijk.
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A new report indicates that reduced supermarket waste is leading to a dwindling supply of food for food banks, prompting them to actively seek new donation sources from growers and processors.
NRC:
Food Bank Report: Less Supermarket Waste Means Less for the Needy, Seeking New…
The traditional supply of surplus food from supermarkets to food banks is dwindling, prompting food banks to seek new sources of donations from growers and processors.
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