Ukraine: Russia attacked grain ship on Black Sea
Ukrainian grain ship attacked by Russia on Black Sea, using Tu-22 bomber. The foreign minister called the attack a threat to food security worldwide.
Cabinet wants to quickly reduce asylum influx, repeals part of asylum law
Cabinet looks at possibilities to directly limit the influx of asylum seekers through the Aliens Act, without parliamentary approval. This is in the coalition program to be presented tomorrow, and could possibly lead to an exceptional position for the Netherlands within the European asylum policy.
Getting from A to B without fear: cab service for trans people established in Pakistan
SheDrives, a cab service specifically for trans persons and women in Pakistan, was created to ensure their safety from discrimination and sexual harassment in public life. Despite criticism and opposition from Sharia law, the CEO hopes for expansion to other cities to support the vulnerable trans community.
Cabinet: Terneuzen and Second Maasvlakte in the picture for new nuclear power plants
Minister Hermans is exploring Terneuzen and the Second Maasvlakte as possible sites for new nuclear power plants, in addition to the already planned Borssele. The goal is to build four new nuclear power plants in the Netherlands, and Hermans will soon make a decision on which sites will be definitively explored.
Very heavy rain expected: 'Equal to average all of September'
Heavy showers are moving across the country, especially in the west where locally up to 100 millimeters of rain may fall. This is explained by the temperature differences over land and sea, and the strong northwest wind that causes additional precipitation. Fortunately, the weather improves after the weekend.
Train ticket price may rise less steeply next year after all
NS and the government have reached a potential compromise to increase train ticket prices by only 6% in 2025, with both parties sharing the costs. However, political resistance and upcoming announcements for Prinsjesdag may still affect the final decision.