in Berlin, 1,500 Russians, led by prominent opposition politicians, demonstrated against the war in Ukraine and called for action by Germany and the withdrawal of Russian troops.
Professor Franx calls the lack of care for pregnant asylum seekers in the Netherlands unacceptable and stresses that every woman has a right to the same quality of birth care. An analysis of 80 files shows that nearly half of asylum seekers do not see health care providers until after 12 weeks of pregnancy, meaning that important tests are not taken in a timely manner and medical transfers cause missed appointments and increased stress.
Dutch-funded aid projects in the West Bank have been increasingly targeted and sabotaged by Israeli settlers and military since the outbreak of the war in 2023. Dutch investigations reveal 59 incidents of sabotage and destruction, leading to substantial damages and limited action from the government.
Sinterklaas delights children with her arrival and promises to let them put their shoes on tonight, while elsewhere in the Netherlands, demonstrations and unrest during the entry of the saintly man are causing division and uproar.
'Police makes arrests and shuts down illegal techno party in Belgium after reports of drug use and safety concerns, with officers using alternative methods to peacefully end the rave.'
President Zelensky of Ukraine wants to end the war with Russia diplomatically and is willing to water down his plan that he previously discussed with Trump and Biden. All eyes are now on Trump and his policies, while Germany is also playing a role in calling for negotiations with Russia.