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Wiebes jumps on Italian sprint train and becomes European champion for second time

Lorena Wiebes wins the European cycling championships for the second time in Belgian Limburg after a strong sprint led by her teammates. The Netherlands has dominated in the women's race for years, with Wiebes the eighth Dutch winner in the last nine editions.

Sept. 14, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Serval spotted in garden in Kruiningen, Zeeland

Serval spotted in Zeeland town, animal ambulance places decoy in neighborhood resident's yard to capture animal.

Sept. 14, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

More and more Iranian women walking the streets with uncovered hair

After the death of a 22-year-old woman sparked massive protests against mandatory headscarves in Iran, recent videos show an increase in women in the streets without head coverings. President Masoud Pezeshkian, known for being more moderate, is said to be working towards easing enforcement of clothing rules, giving women more freedom to choose their attire.

Sept. 14, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

All XR climate protesters removed from A12

All climate activists on the A12 in The Hague have been removed by the police after a two-hour long evacuation. Despite earlier promises not to intervene due to police union demonstrations, a few protestors were still found chained to fences.

Sept. 14, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Agricultural organization LTO dissatisfied with manure plans BBB minister Wiersma

Minister Carola Schouten presents new manure plans that are disappointing for farmers' organization LTO Nederland, because there is no perspective for the short term and unjustified measures are imposed on the poultry sector. The Netherlands is gradually losing the exemption position in the European manure policy, which could lead to sky-high disposal costs for farmers.

Sept. 13, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

No new strikes around soccer matches for now: cabinet and police unions in talks

Police unions have put their planned actions on hold after the Dutch cabinet made a gesture toward them, including easing the pressure on light fines and not supporting bailiffs, which has caused conflict over the past few months, leading to canceled football matches and criticism from coaches.