Deadline for informateur approaches, no prospect of new cabinet after 100 days
Wilders impatient over unclear formation of cabinet; PVV, VVD, NSC and BBB seem condemned to each other, but other parties determine final shape.
'Foundation crisis' looms, 12 billion euros needed to address subsiding houses
Council recommends measures for national approach to foundation problems, including a foundation database, financial compensation and a national counter for help with repair. Untreated subsidence damage can lead to strong social unrest and a foundation crisis.
At least dozens killed in distribution of relief supplies northern Gaza
Dozens, and possibly over a hundred people, have died while attempting to receive aid in the Gaza Strip. Conflict and shortages have hindered delivery of essential supplies, causing a dire situation for civilians.
President Macron: 'I'm going swimming in the Seine'
President Macron will take a dip in the Seine during the Olympics, stressing that the water is clean enough to swim in safely. A massive cleanup operation worth one and a half billion euros has been carried out to ensure that the river can be used for the swimming competitions.
Besides record warm, February was tremendously wet: 'Soil filled up like a sponge'
Higher ground water levels are causing significant disruptions, with multiple power outages occurring during carnival. This is a rare occurrence attributed to the wet conditions, as shown in these images.
Ten suspects detained longer for riots at gathering of Eritreans
Prosecution announces that 10 suspects involved in riots at Dutch Eritrean gathering will be kept in custody for 90 more days, while 4 have been released on bail, following clashes between pro-government and anti-regime groups.