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Smoked sausage may no longer be made with smoke flavoring, EU imposes ban

EU bans use of smoke flavor in products because of possible carcinogens, producers have few years to find alternatives.

April 24, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Girl (16) died after falling from home in Amsterdam, two suspects arrested

Lotrisprize team: Girl dies after break-in, two suspects arrested, investigation ongoing

April 24, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Amsterdam tackles commercial soccer schools: 'Trading in soccer dreams'

Amsterdam municipality wants to stop the growth of commercial soccer schools because of negative consequences for amateur soccer clubs due to low rental rates and "buying away" trainers. Schools are given the option of merging into a soccer association or entering into an agreement with the municipality for supervision.

April 23, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Five questions on Britain's Rwanda law: this is how asylum seekers are received

Crossing migrants brought to Rwanda by new British law: Prime Minister Sunak confirms 500 available spots in capital Kigali for reception and asylum procedure, current plan unique but not first of its kind.

April 23, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

MEP approves ban on burning unsold clothing

The EU has approved new regulations to make the market more sustainable, which includes a ban on burning or shredding unsold clothing and the introduction of a digital product passport to track sustainability. However, there are concerns about the effectiveness of enforcement.

April 23, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

House and Minister Weerwind clash over repeal of transgender law

House passes motion to repeal easing sex registration bill within month, after three-year wait and criticism of procedure from proponents of the bill.