Elon Musk is hijacking the country's most sensitive financial data systems and checkbook as leader of the Department Of Government Efficiency, leading to major concerns among the federal government and Congress. Even the intended dismantling of USAID is not without controversy and cannot take place without Congressional approval.
Minister Van Hijum writes in a letter to the Lower House that employers will no longer be allowed to deduct housing and healthcare costs from the minimum wage of migrant workers starting in 2030. With this, he wants to prevent abuse of this possibility and reduce dependency on employers.
Stolen top pieces from Romania worth millions highlight importance of insurance for temporary museum exhibits, with Dutch government covering 30% of insured value.
Federal government in US bans diversity policies after Trump's election, threatening layoffs for officials such as Jeremy Wood who spoke out in favor of affirmative action.
Minister Faber announces a pilot program to increase supervision of disruptive asylum seekers in Ter Apel, in an effort to reduce village disturbance and expedite asylum procedures. The program will start with forty participants and could potentially expand to eighty.
Greek island Santorini shaken by frequent earthquakes, authorities warn of possible large earthquake as coast guard and military ships sent to assist with evacuation if needed and events cancelled, Prime Minister urges calm in face of ongoing tremors on popular tourist destination.