Dutch travelers face heat-related car problems in France during the summer, as most are expected to drive through the country amid a heatwave. ANWB spokesperson Stephan Grout reports an increase in broken air conditioning units and reminds everyone to stay safe and take breaks on their road trips.
Roma families in Pata Rât, Romania are forced to live in makeshift homes on a polluted landfill, with limited access to basic necessities. This is just one example of the 'environmental racism' that the Roma community faces throughout Europe, according to a recent investigation by the European Environmental Bureau.
Employers struggle with the use of self-employed workers due to increasing workloads for permanent colleagues and lack of clarity on legislation, but also see problems in attracting salaried staff. The upcoming enforcement of false self-employment is causing concern and dissatisfaction among many self-employed workers in various sectors, who see the law as patronizing and limiting their freedom as self-employed.
Budget deficit of 26 billion left by former Conservative government, new finance minister announces austerity measures during speech in House of Commons.
Prime Minister Schoof and officials must leave the Binnenhof within four weeks because of fire danger. Mayor Van Zanen has warned that otherwise a fine of 100,000 euros per week will be imposed. The municipality of The Hague refuses to grant a longer delay and suitable alternative workplaces for the prime minister and his officials are now being sought.
Teenager arrested for Southport stabbing, police rule out terrorism as motive. Witnesses recount horrific scene at community center where children were taking dance class.