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Cabinet comes up with ban on use of boost kits for e-bikes

Calls for stricter measures against speeding electric bikes, including fatbikes, have sparked discussions among organizations and lawmakers, potentially leading to a new plan by April 1st. Currently, although riding an electric bike too fast is prohibited, installing a speed booster is not. This could soon change.

March 27, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Education experts fed up with plans House of Representatives: 'Focus on basics'

Experts advise focusing on the basics and investing in teacher professionalism to improve the declining reading, language, and math skills of Dutch students, rather than overwhelming them with too many expectations and responsibilities. This message was reinforced during a hearing in the Dutch parliament on literacy and language proficiency.

March 27, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Sensitive documents Europol ended up on the street, found by a citizen in The Hague

Sensitive personnel files of top Europol executives, including CEO Catherine de Bolle, were found after being missing for months in The Hague. An investigation is underway to determine how and why the documents were removed from a secure room.

March 27, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Spanish prosecutor demands 2.5 years in prison against Rubiales after controversial kiss

Former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales faces 2.5 years in prison for allegedly assaulting player Jenni Hermoso after pressuring her to film a statement claiming the kiss was consensual, among other charges. This comes after a highly publicized scandal and subsequent investigations into alleged corruption within the Spanish football federation.

March 27, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Bar Association: no indication of bribery by Khalid Kasem, but warning is given

Former lawyer Kasem has revealed his difficult time dealing with hateful comments and not being able to defend himself due to confidentiality as he spoke to the Bar Association.

March 27, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Ultrarunning star writes history in illustrious Barkley Marathons

British runner Jasmin Paris makes history by becoming the first woman to finish one of the world's toughest ultramarathons, the Barkley Marathons in Tennessee. Paris, who completed the 160km course with just 1 minute and 39 seconds to spare, trained hard and proved to herself what she is truly capable of.