After the death of a 22-year-old woman sparked massive protests against mandatory headscarves in Iran, recent videos show an increase in women in the streets without head coverings. President Masoud Pezeshkian, known for being more moderate, is said to be working towards easing enforcement of clothing rules, giving women more freedom to choose their attire.
All climate activists on the A12 in The Hague have been removed by the police after a two-hour long evacuation. Despite earlier promises not to intervene due to police union demonstrations, a few protestors were still found chained to fences.
Minister Carola Schouten presents new manure plans that are disappointing for farmers' organization LTO Nederland, because there is no perspective for the short term and unjustified measures are imposed on the poultry sector. The Netherlands is gradually losing the exemption position in the European manure policy, which could lead to sky-high disposal costs for farmers.
Police unions have put their planned actions on hold after the Dutch cabinet made a gesture toward them, including easing the pressure on light fines and not supporting bailiffs, which has caused conflict over the past few months, leading to canceled football matches and criticism from coaches.
News: Households will improve on average 0.7 percent next year, benefit recipients 0.9 percent and pensioners 0.6 percent. The cabinet is focusing on an open economy and thrift, while making work more attractive and taking migration seriously.
Extreme rain and potential floods are expected in Central and Eastern Europe this weekend, with the most rain expected to fall in Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, and Poland. Precautions are being taken, such as placing barriers and sandbags in Prague, and other countries are preparing for possible power outages and landslides.