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Germany working on plan for more shelters

Germany is creating a national 'bunker plan' to prepare for potential war, with the Ministry of Interior investigating public and private spaces that can quickly be converted into shelters. This plan comes after calls for better precautionary measures from a coalition of German cities and municipalities earlier this year.

Nov. 25, 2024, 8 p.m.

KLM wants to freeze salaries for two years in new collective bargaining agreement

KLM proposes a new collective bargaining agreement of at least two years for ground and flight personnel, with no room for wage increases due to financial pressures.

Nov. 25, 2024, 8 p.m.

Mussels do well in Wadden Sea: 'Possibly doubled'

Young mussels thrive in Wadden Sea, doubled number of mussel beds thanks to decrease in shrimp population and fresher waters. The increase in mussels is good news for the entire food chain and provides shelter for other marine life.

Nov. 25, 2024, 8 p.m.

Opposition seeks to force cabinet to scrap education cuts

Opposition parties want the proposed education cuts of two billion euros off the table in order to preserve the quality of education and strengthen the competitiveness of business. The opposition proposes taking this money away from other ministries and combating tax evasion.

Nov. 25, 2024, 8 p.m.

Disruption Groningen continues all Monday, still trains between Assen and Europapark

Good news for commuters: trains between Assen and Groningen Europapark will run tomorrow, with only a few exceptions during peak hours, according to the NS. However, the track between Europapark and Groningen will still be closed, requiring travelers to take a bus instead.

Nov. 24, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Bodies of elderly couple (78) found at two locations in Zwolle, the Netherlands

Couple of 78 in Zwolle mysteriously died - Police investigate cause of death of bodies found.