Wildfire near ’t Harde brought under control

Firefighters have contained a large wildfire in 't Harde, declaring the situation under control. The North and East Gelderland Security Region reported that the blaze is no longer spreading.

Firefighters have contained a large wildfire in 't Harde, declaring the situation under control. The North and East Gelderland Security Region reported that the blaze is no longer spreading.
As new municipal councils begin their terms in the Netherlands, questions have arisen regarding the time commitment and financial compensation for local officials. The article investigates the significant pay disparities between municipalities, specifically noting that council members in Haarlem earn more than double the salary of those in neighboring areas.
The municipality of Beverwijk is implementing extra security measures for its upcoming City Festival to prevent further incidents. This decision follows an evaluation of previous editions, which were affected by various fights.

Australia has confirmed its first mainland case of H5N1 bird flu in a remote southwestern region. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins announced the discovery on Saturday.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has given Belarus one week to remove signal boosters near the border that he claims are used to assist Russian drone attacks. Zelensky warned that Ukraine will take action to remove the equipment itself if Belarus fails to comply.