Russians too close, evacuation of Pokrovsk civilians by rail halted
Russian army approaches eastern Ukrainian city, evacuations halted and heavy fighting, strategic logistics site in jeopardy.
Cabinet-Schoof agree on own coalition program after 'intensive' consultations
Prime Minister Schoof called the completion of the coalition program a "beautiful and important step," after an "intensive" and "difficult" council of ministers in which, among other things, asylum policy was discussed between the four parties in the cabinet.
Police also concerned about ending 'bed-bath-bread reception'
Foreigners in the Netherlands are at risk of ending up on the streets after abolishing sober reception, which could lead to more insecurity and nuisance, according to police and municipalities.
In this village in Panamanian Darién, residents hope migration crisis persists
Hundreds of migrants a day arrive in Bajo Chiquito, a village in Panama's jungle where they can rest after crossing the dangerous Darién Gorge. The village, previously forgotten by the government, is now taking advantage of the migration crisis and hoping that the promised closure of the area will not happen.
Supreme Plat takes third gold in Paris and can hunt for number four
Paralympic legend Jetze Plat secures his third gold medal at the Games in Paris, claiming victory in the road race (H4) after a tough battle with Austrian competitor Thomas Fruehwirth. Plat is not done yet, as he sets his sights on one more medal in the marathon event on September 8th.
Cabinet goes ahead with law against false self-employment, despite unrest among self-employed workers
The law against false self-employment, which has existed for eight years but has so far not been enforced by the Tax Administration, will actually come into effect on January 1, 2025. Concerned parties fear chaos and lack of clarity, but the Tax Administration claims it is possible to enforce the law without causing chaos.