Concerns are rising over escalating chaos and violence in Mozambique, following the return of opposition leader Mondlane, who plans to spearhead a new wave of protests. With rampant youth unemployment and widespread discontent over economic conditions and corruption, frustrations are…
Despite strong support from environmental organizations and municipalities, a proposed deposit return obligation for beverage containers was excluded from Dutch legislation. The absence of documentation detailing how opponents influenced this decision raises questions about the lobbying process. Critics argue that…
Recent wildfires in Los Angeles have devastated around 2,000 buildings and forced over 100,000 residents to evacuate. The fires, considered the most destructive in the city’s history, have resulted in at least five fatalities, with more casualties expected as firefighting…
In Limburg en delen van Brabant is recentelijk sneeuw gevallen, maar ondanks een code oranje en 280 kilometer aan files, zijn grotere verkeersproblemen vooralsnog uitgebleven. Rijkswaterstaat voorspelt dat de files kunnen oplopen tot 500 kilometer bij een zware spits. Ongevallen…
The organizers of The Passion in Terneuzen have lifted age restrictions, allowing singers over 45 to audition for this year’s live event. Initially, the selection was limited to those aged 45 and younger, leading to disappointment among older singers and…
A World War II bomb was discovered during demolition work near the Carolabrug in Dresden, leading to a large-scale evacuation of approximately 10,000 residents, employees, and tourists from a one-kilometer radius. The bomb, weighing around 250 kilograms, was found during…
Pharmacy assistants in the Netherlands are protesting for higher wages, claiming they have been underpaid for years despite government funds available to increase salaries in the healthcare sector. Current negotiations between unions and employers have reached a stalemate, with unions…
In 2024 kregen meer dan 4,5 miljoen Nederlanders te maken met medicijntekorten, met 1563 geneesmiddelen die tijdelijk niet beschikbaar waren. Dit aantal is een verbetering ten opzichte van 2023, maar de situatie blijft zorgwekkend. Levensbelangrijke medicijnen zoals salbutamol ontbreken al…
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is set to receive a state funeral today, attended by President Joe Biden and other living former presidents. Meanwhile, pharmacy workers in the U.S. are striking again for better working conditions and pay, following previous…
A significant number of former Blokker employees have not applied for unemployment benefits following the company’s bankruptcy, with only 240 of the 3,500 workers filing claims. The UWV reports that most have found new employment, and there are ample job…
Los Angeles is grappling with the most devastating wildfires in its history, resulting in five confirmed deaths and many more feared. Over 100,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate as firefighters struggle to contain six active blazes, worsened by dry…
Tensions escalated in Ndjamena, Chad, as gunfire erupted around the presidential palace. Foreign Minister Koulamallah reported a failed attempt at destabilization by armed assailants, resulting in the deaths of 18 attackers and 1 soldier. The situation is said to be…
