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Cabinet goes ahead with law against false self-employment, despite unrest among self-employed workers

The law against false self-employment, which has existed for eight years but has so far not been enforced by the Tax Administration, will actually come into effect on January 1, 2025. Concerned parties fear chaos and lack of clarity, but the Tax Administration claims it is possible to enforce the law without causing chaos.

Sept. 5, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Father loses entire family in Russian missile strike on Lviv home

Family tragedy in Ukraine: sole survivor of Russian attack on Lviv loses wife and three daughters, described as close-knit and harmonious family with great potential for the future.

Sept. 5, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Faber scraps 'bed-bath-bread' funding, municipalities fear nuisance and insecurity

Minister Faber will stop funding the shelter for rejected asylum seekers in five major cities, arguing that they should be returning to their home countries instead of being given subsidized accommodation.

Sept. 4, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

At least four dead in high school shooting in US

Breaking news: Four dead, 30 injured in shooting at Georgia high school, suspect in custody. Police on scene and air ambulances have been called, students being held in nearby stadium.

Sept. 4, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Influencers increasingly see hate comments: 'People light each other up'

Growing number of influencers are facing hate comments on social media, with some receiving discriminatory and even threatening messages. Experts suggest new algorithms on platforms like TikTok and Instagram may be a factor, and call for stricter social norms to deter this behavior.

Sept. 4, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Possibly tens of thousands of benefits miscalculated, UWV launches investigation

UWV admits to making mistakes in calculating benefits and launches a team to help people check their current payments amid concerns that tens of thousands of benefits may have been incorrectly assessed since 2020.