22-year-old man arrested for throwing heavy fireworks at police officers on New Year's Eve, causing chaos and dangerous situations for emergency responders. Police are now investigating and seeking witnesses to determine the cause of the disturbances.
President of Ecuador declares state of emergency after notorious gang leader escapes from prison and armed men take over a TV station. Drug violence is on the rise in the country due to its location between the world's cocaine-producing countries and its economic crisis, and the government is cracking down on criminal organizations in response.
Outgoing Health Minister Ernst Kuipers (D66) is leaving The Hague politics with immediate effect and has been honorably discharged by King Willem-Alexander. Kuipers, known for his role during the corona crisis, will take up a position abroad and will be temporarily replaced by outgoing minister Conny Helder (VVD) for long-term care.
Record Number of Ministers Leave Dutch Goverment in Just Two Years: Early Departures Continue to Plague Rutte IV Cabinet
Former lawyer of Bouterse, Irvin Kanhai, has been notified by the prosecutor-general according to Starnieuws. However, the new legal team of Bouterse had their request to stop the execution of the ruling in the December murders case rejected by the Surinamese OM.
Over a thousand villages and towns in Ukraine are without electricity due to low temperatures and high demand. Ukrenergo calls for frugality and imports electricity to fill the shortages.