Femke Halsema may remain mayor of Amsterdam for another six years. The Amsterdam City Council decided in a secret ballot to recommend her to the Minister of the Interior for nomination to the king, who will reappoint her for another six-year term.
Living in the "humanitarian zone" Al Mawasi, where thousands of Palestinian refugees have been housed following Israeli calls to flee here, is tough and dangerous. There is a lack of basic services, disease and contaminated water, and security is also a major problem.
News: WNL omroepbaas accused of bullying, manipulation, and discrimination towards staff, leading to low job satisfaction and a toxic work environment. Mixed reactions from presenters and management, with calls for changes to be made.
Mother of late Russian opposition leader, Navalny, travels to western Siberia with her mother to view her son's body after he died under suspicious circumstances in a penal colony. Three other lawyers of Navalny were arrested in November and one has been charged with extremism.
Russian human rights activist Oleg Orlov sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for criticizing war in Ukraine. UN rapporteur calls it an organized attempt to silence activists and tighten restrictions on 'fake news' in Russia.
The Chinese economy seems to be doing well with an official growth rate of 5.2 percent, but appearances are deceptive. Under the surface things are rumbling, with problems in the real estate market and financial sector. Shadow bank victims are also rebelling and fighting for their money.