Did criminal ‘Haagse Reda’ N. deal in cocaine or was it just ‘Hague bluff’?

Possible traffic fine increases may violate European law

The Advocate General has advised the Supreme Court that significant increases in traffic fines may conflict with European law. The advice argues that individuals who are unable to pay should not be subjected to additional punitive measures.

Shoplifter uses child at self-checkout in Haarlemmerdijk supermarket

France saw significant increase in deaths during heatwave

France experienced a significant 29.1 percent increase in deaths during a recent severe heatwave, resulting in at least 2,025 additional fatalities. Health agency Santé publique France indicated that the actual number of heat-related deaths is likely even higher.

Zelensky: rescue operations continue in Kyiv following Russian attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that rescue operations are ongoing in Kyiv following a major Russian attack on the capital. While emergency responders have cleared significant amounts of debris, ten people currently remain missing.

Another hit in Southern France: over three thousand people evacuated due to major wildfire

More than 3,000 people were evacuated due to a large wildfire in southern France. The fire started near the coastal town of Sainte-Marie-la-Mer and quickly spread to neighboring Canet-en-Roussillon.