Podcast: The Schrödinger’s Problem Wolf Edition

The coalition talks hit an impasse as D66 and CDA’s hopes of forming a government go up in smoke faster than an Ajax home match. Financial investigators uncover more evidence of Russian influence at the Netherlands’ largest shipbuilder. AvroTros confirms it will boycott next year’s Eurovision Song Contest in protest at Israel’s participation. Utrecht waits for DNA test results after a suspected “problem wolf” is shot dead. And a kitten dies after contracting bird flu on a goat farm.
Ophef of the week: Royal consort exposed as “superspreader of AI slop” (De Gelderlander)
Iconic TV show Zomergasten cancelled as cuts and falling viewing figures bite
Hilversum council scraps “right to croquettes” at late night debates
Omroep West “behind the scenes” documentary on the Nato summit:
Election news
Dutch coalition talks reach impasse with “no coalition possible”
Universities welcome CDA and D66 plans, unions sound alarm
Coalition talks move on with meetings with nine smallest parties
D66 and CDA aim to woo coalition partners with open invitation
Other news
Damen faces new investigation into suspected breach of Russian sanctions
Dutch pull out of Eurovision song contest after Israel included
Gelderland extends its licence to shoot its problem wolf
DNA tests carried out on wolf shot dead in Utrecht
Eight kittens die of bird flu, pet owners warned to be alert
Sport
Staffing agencies fined more than €800k for hiring illegal Grand Prix staff
How Max Verstappen can win the 2025 F1 title in Abu Dhabi (Racing News 365)
Ajax face heavy fine after fireworks force match to be abandoned
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor will play in Russian tournament
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