(There has also been uproar at the Prosecutor's Office over a major data theft at the police department, which may also have stolen employee contact information. Police and the ministry are concerned about the hack and are taking additional measures to mitigate the impact).
Total and an American company are investing $10 billion in offshore oil drilling in Suriname, with expected daily production of 220,000 barrels by 2028 to boost the country's struggling economy. President Santokhi declares this a pivotal moment for Suriname's future, but caution is advised to avoid the pitfalls of mismanagement seen in Venezuela.
European Commission proposes delaying anti-deforestation law for a year, citing need for businesses to adjust. Critics argue it sends a negative signal for the Green Deal, while environmental organizations express disappointment over potential delay in addressing deforestation.
Record number of tourists in Spain despite protests against mass tourism, while nuisances are addressed with measures such as bans on street drinking and revocation of permits for short-stay apartments.
Experts suggest that the recent attacks between Israel and Iran may actually be part of a larger plan by Israel to diminish Iran's military capabilities, with tensions growing in the region and the potential for a full-scale war looming.
Martin Schroeder, the founder of Martinair and a Dutch aviation pioneer, has died at the age of 93. His legacy includes a successful airline, which still operates as a cargo carrier and has become part of KLM.