The Belgian government is negotiating with French company Engie to take full ownership of seven nuclear reactors located in Doel and Tihange. Prime Minister Bart De Wever announced the move, which aims to bring the energy facilities under complete state control.
Small cultural institutions in Haarlem with fewer than three full-time employees can apply for a subsidy of up to €30,000 starting April 30, 2026. The city has allocated €500,000 for investments in equipment and facilities to improve accessibility and ensure these venues are future-proof.
Greenpeace activists disrupted the annual shareholders' meeting of JBS, the world's largest meat processor, near Schiphol on Thursday. The protest caused attendees to flee the meeting room as activists entered the venue.
The Brabantse Delta water board has banned water extraction from streams and ditches in parts of Central and West Brabant due to ongoing drought. This ban, which took effect on Thursday morning across seven drainage areas, was implemented following a significant drop in water levels.
Lennert Böhmer, the new group chairman of CDA Haarlem, aims to revitalize the party by making it more outward-looking and dynamic. He is currently involved in negotiations with PRO and D66 to form a new coalition agreement following the recent elections.
Ukrainian General Oleksandr Syrsky has ordered a two-month limit on the consecutive deployment of front-line soldiers in the war against Russia. This measure is intended to address welfare concerns for troops who have previously remained under fire for several months without rotation.