Passenger bus and train collide at railway crossing in Belgium, causing significant damage, but no injuries. Train traffic in West Flanders disrupted and repairs expected to take all weekend.
New taxes and higher prices of goods are causing inflation in the Netherlands, but without government measures, the cost of living would still be comparable to surrounding countries.
Prime Minister Schoof is calling for deals with opposition parties on cabinet plans in the areas of education, development aid and health care. Talks are being held with various parties because the coalition does not have a majority in the Senate and deals with the opposition are necessary.
'Irish troubadour and student join: lack of affordable housing threatens Ireland's success as one of the world's fastest growing economies, forcing people to leave the country for better housing options.'
Drug lord receives reduced sentence after assisting in prosecution, but court rules that agreement with prosecutor was unjust and compromised fairness of trial.
Dutch pension funds reluctant to increase benefits in 2023 due to falling interest rates and switch to new pension system, despite ambition to maintain purchasing power of pension.