In the first quarter of the year, nearly 6,000 people filed first-time asylum applications in the Netherlands, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This figure marks a one-third increase compared to the same period last year, though it represents a decline from the final quarter of the previous year.
Dutch telecommunications provider Ziggo is increasing its monthly subscription rates by 2.50 euros starting July 1st due to the addition of ESPN sports channels. A reader has contacted an ombudsman to inquire whether the company is legally allowed to raise prices in this manner.
Yvonne Weel from Heerhugowaard is seeking advice from Farmer Tom on how to landscape her new 38-square-meter roof terrace with plants. Tom emphasizes the importance of evaluating the specific environmental conditions of the terrace before selecting suitable plant varieties.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that the Ukrainian capital is under a major Russian attack involving drones and ballistic missiles. The mayor announced the strikes on Telegram as the city faced the aerial assault.
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday to begin a high-level summit. The two leaders are scheduled to discuss several international issues, including trade, Iran, and Taiwan.
Cuba has completely run out of diesel and fuel oil, leading to the worst power outages in Havana in decades. The country's Minister of Energy and Mining attributed the crisis to a US blockade that has cut off the island's fuel supplies.