Service 11/11: Eleventh of the Eleventh and St. Martin celebrated • Online abuse case in court

Today marks the start of the carnival season in the Netherlands, while Spain faces nationwide strikes due to economic issues. In Rotterdam, a trial begins for a man accused of abusing over 200 girls through a computer game. Sint-Maarten celebrations are taking place in parts of the Netherlands, and Dutch futsal and basketball teams have matches scheduled. Political negotiations regarding a tax plan continue without resolution, and swimmer Tatjana Smith switches from South Africa to represent the Netherlands.