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Mandatory school swimming not coming back: too expensive and time-consuming

Cabinet investigates return to school swimming due to low swimming certification rates among children from lower income families and poorly accessible financial aid from municipalities.

April 4, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

It remains sunny, though it gets less warm

Weather staying warm and sunny, but potential frost for fruit trees.

April 3, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Ramstein Flag: European air defense without US meets 'challenges'

US commitment to European security remains strong as evidenced by the large number of participating countries in NATO exercises at the Leeuwarden air base, but the new political climate brings uncertainty and concerns over potential changes in US involvement and its impact on NATO cohesiveness.

April 3, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Higher appeal in Leuven rape case, youtuber again reveals perpetrator's name

Medicine student convicted of rape and must pay damages, but gets no jail time due to his young age and talented professional career. Most likely appeal in the future.

April 3, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Bafflement among economists: five questions about Trump's levies and the consequences

Experts warn of economic consequences of Trump's import tariffs, which are considered unique and absurd and may lead to stagflation, while the U.S. may get more feathered by higher prices and EU countermeasures.

April 3, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Large wildfire near Ede caused by defense exercise

Military exercise in Ede causes wildfire, forcing evacuations in nearby sparsely populated area and closure of roads. Crisis center established to coordinate fire-fighting efforts.