Cordon sanitaire broken in Belgium: Vlaams Belang co-rules in Ranst
Vlaams Belang breaks through cordon sanitaire and enters co-rule in Belgium at the local level, while other parties expel members for collaborating with far-right party.
Bad experiences with cosmetic surgery: 'I got illegal silicone fillers'
Illegal fillers and botulinum toxin injections are a growing problem in the Netherlands, with even reputable clinics making mistakes. Three people share their negative experiences with these cosmetic procedures, urging others to do thorough research before choosing an injector.
Former House Speaker Arib: 'Terrible that career ends in courtroom'
Former Speaker of the House Khadija Arib is taking the Dutch government to court over a report accusing her of misconduct. Arib argues that the investigation was conducted improperly and is seeking to clear her name, as she believes her political career ended unfairly due to anonymous complaints.
Rabobank turned away 10,000 customers each month after stricter money laundering policy
Rabobank has stricter policies around high-risk customers and in the past year has seen a tenfold increase in the number of customers who have been parted from for various reasons. This is part of the financial-economic crime recovery program.
Explosion in Eindhoven home suspected to be caused by rocket launcher
An explosion occurred last night at the Hefveld in Eindhoven, probably caused by a small rocket launcher in the residence. Two residents were injured and the cause of the explosion and intent of the explosive are still unknown.
North Korea sends 12,000 troops to Ukraine, says South Korea
North Korean soldiers are being trained in Russia to support Russian troops in Ukraine, with an initial group of 1500 soldiers already sent to military bases in the far east of the country. This has been confirmed by satellite images and is seen as a serious threat by South Korea and the international community, according to a spokesperson for the South Korean president.