September 11 train and regional transport strike
Major public transportation strikes on 11 September due to demands for extended retirement plans for heavy laborers, with significant impacts on both regional and national routes.
Belgian formateur De Wever resigns role, forming government seems far away
Bart De Wever, formateur of the new Belgian government, has announced his resignation from his role following the failure of formation talks, according to Belgian media. The Flemish parties of different persuasions could not agree, particularly on the surplus value tax, and now they are looking at other possible coalitions and mediators.
Russia takes additional measures in Kursk, Ukraine says further advance
Mass evacuation in Russia after Ukrainian troops cross border and occupy region, with concrete shelters placed to protect residents. Ukraine is also carrying out attacks on infrastructure in region as Russia intensifies fighting.
Czech Bittner surprises Van Aert and Groves and sprints to Vuelta stage win in Seville
21-year-old Czech Pavel Bittner causes surprise by winning sprint stage of the Vuelta a Espana, while all eyes were on Wout van Aert and Kaden Groves. Bittner takes advantage of miscalculations by both sprinters and takes another step in his still young career with his first Vuelta victory.
Death of 11-year-old Mateo in Spain led to false accusations
Man with psychiatric problems arrested for death of 11-year-old in Spain, but online misinformation continues to circulate, leading to accusations and hatred toward migrants.
Agema: no ban on private equity in healthcare
Health Minister Agema is against a ban on private capital in healthcare, because it could limit the financing and accessibility of care and inhibit innovation and efficiency. She does want stricter measures against excessive profit distributions and healthcare providers who put profit ahead of quality and accessibility.