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Senate prefers emergency asylum bill to emergency law by Minister Faber

A majority in the Senate wants the cabinet to use a customary emergency law alongside state emergency law for the asylum issue, signaling that the cabinet cannot count on support from the PVV and NSC. Prime Minister Schoof hopes to have a decision on invoking the emergency law by Oct. 25, and asylum measures can then be taken immediately.

Oct. 8, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Ex-hurricane Kirk passes over Western Europe, but appears to just miss the Netherlands

Weakened Hurricane Kirk reaches Western Europe tomorrow with high winds, heavy rain and flooding. The Netherlands seems to have escaped, but southern Limburg can still expect 20-30 mm of rain due to another low pressure area.

Oct. 8, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Injured jellyfish fuse together to form healthy specimen

Scientists have discovered that American rib jellyfish can fuse into a single, healthy individual with another injured specimen, even synchronizing their digestion and muscle contractions. This lack of discrimination between themselves and others may be an evolutionary advantage for the jellyfish.

Oct. 7, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Chamber against Wiersma: come up with broad buyout scheme for farmers sooner

Parties in the Second Chamber want the Minister of Agriculture to open a new buyout scheme for livestock farmers earlier than planned due to concerns about a looming manure crisis. There is a fear of a cold and harsh cut in the industry if a comprehensive plan is not put in place.

Oct. 7, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Fines and jail time in third sexual street harassment trial

Three men have been convicted of sexual street harassment, one of whom received a two-day jail sentence for refusing to pay a fine. This is the first time someone has been convicted in Utrecht since the new law took effect July 1 criminalizing sexual street harassment.

Oct. 7, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Madlener: maybe drive 130 again in four places, but more research first

Minister Madlener is considering raising the speed limit back to 130 km/h on four highways, but more research is needed on the impact on nitrogen and noise before the speed can actually be raised. A decision is expected to be made in the first quarter of next year.