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Bundestag Germany approves historic debt package, including defense

Germany today made historic changes and let go of their debt limit, allowing them to invest in security and infrastructure without limit. This decision is necessary because of the many defense challenges and the need to modernize the country.

March 18, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

NSC maintains referendum on pension system for now, despite criticism from Council of State

NSC remains committed to the plan to give pension funds a say via referendum, despite strong criticism from the Council of State and calls from employer organizations and coalition party VVD to withdraw the proposal.

March 17, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Economy Sri Lanka could do with tourists, and especially of 'the luxury kind'

Sri Lanka is already welcoming half a million tourists in the first two months of the year, which is a big growth for the country that normally receives around a million tourists in an entire year. The tourists are injecting more than $5 billion into the economy, which is very welcome as the country tries to overcome an economic crisis.

March 17, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Police violate health and safety law in protecting officers

Police risk management still inadequate, causing preventable injuries among officers according to labor union and employees.

March 17, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Rob de Nijs was happy when he was on stage

Rob de Nijs is a famous Dutch singer who, after more than 60 years on stage, decided to stop performing because of Parkinson's disease. But after a fall on stage, he revised his decision and continued again, which is characteristic of his authentic and honest character.

March 17, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Wilhelminator in Valkenburg had to be refurbished due to concrete rot

Valkenburg wanted to repair concrete rot Wilhelminator for years, but was too late: tower suddenly collapsed. Cause is being investigated by OVV, residents upset.