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Snow fun in South Limburg: snowboarding down the hill

Winter weather brings both joy and inconvenience in Zuid-Limburg, with heavy snowfall causing some traffic disruptions while others took the opportunity to enjoy the snowy conditions, including snowboarding down stairs and capturing picturesque scenes throughout the province. Fortunately, hospitals and emergency services did not see an increase in activity, and precautions are being taken to prevent icy roads overnight.

Jan. 18, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Fine for illegal debt relief: 'Construction cannot pass muster'

Leaders of debt mediation company convicted and fined for misleading and exploiting vulnerable debtors, minister explores new approach to illegal debt mediation.

Jan. 18, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

For the first time, two-thirds of House of Representatives favor tax assessment of the Oranges

Two-thirds majority of MPs want king to pay taxes, including support from PVV; constitutional amendment possible.

Jan. 18, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Discussion of pension law flares up again by NSC, BBB and PVV

The Future Pensions Act, recently passed, is facing resistance from political parties involved in the formation of a new cabinet. They want to make significant changes to the law, which could cause uncertainty for pension funds and possibly delay and increase costs.

Jan. 17, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

NATO admiral: 'Society must begin to expect the unexpected'

NATO admiral calls for paradigm shift in society to be prepared for unpredictable era as NATO continues to fight for democratic freedoms in conflict with Russia.

Jan. 17, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Department of Public Works calls for freeways to avoid Limburg due to snow

Snowfall in Limburg leads to long traffic jams and call from Rijkswaterstaat to avoid highways. Air and train traffic are also affected by winter weather.