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Still many questions among migrant freelancers, 'Netherlands is a very different world'

Many refugees and migrants in the Netherlands are ignorant of their status as self-employed workers and the associated rules and responsibilities, which can lead to financial problems and debt. However, the upcoming enforcement of the law may be good news for those who are forced to work as self-employed workers and the government wants to protect them from exploitation.

Dec. 11, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Washington wants Kyiv to draft younger soldiers into war against Russia

The US government is concerned about the lack of soldiers in the Ukrainian army to withstand the continuous Russian attacks, and is putting pressure on Ukraine to lower the military age from 25 to 18 in order to mobilize more troops. However, Ukrainian President Zelensky is against this measure for reasons such as lack of military training and demographics, and is seeking alternative solutions to address the soldier shortage.

Dec. 11, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Faber in favor of free travel from Romania and Bulgaria despite opposition PVV

The Netherlands ignores the PVV and continues to open land borders with Bulgaria and Romania, despite concerns about asylum, migration and corruption.

Dec. 11, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

'Take it off, throw it away,' secretary of state tells parents of children who vape

Teenagers end up in ICU due to vaping with flavors says expert Karremans. The Dutch government is taking action, urging parents to talk to their children about the dangers of vaping and pushing for stricter regulations.

Dec. 11, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Confessions and regrets in extortion case surrounding former driver Michael Schumacher

Father and son confess to extortion of Michael Schumacher's family with private footage taken by a former employee, with one suspect apologizing and admitting guilt while the other denies payment for the footage. Family's representative speaks out and emphasizes the betrayal of trust by someone they hired.

Dec. 10, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Victim of Hague explosion crawled under rubble: 'Fruit machine saved us'

Man barely survives explosion in cafe basement where he and girlfriend were playing on fruit machine; investigation continues into cause of explosion, with police not ruling out more arrests.