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Even halving president's salary does not stop Bolivia protests

Even halving president's salary does not stop Bolivia protests

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz's offer to halve his salary has failed to stop ongoing protests against his government. Demonstrators remain unconvinced by the gesture and continue their opposition movements.

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American saxophonist and jazz musician Sonny Rollins dies at 95

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Strong smell of smoke in IJmuiden, fire department searching for source

Strong smell of smoke in IJmuiden, fire department searching for source

On Monday night, the fire department conducted an extensive search for a potential wildfire in the dunes of IJmuiden following reports of a strong smell of smoke. Despite searching the Heerenduinweg area for several hours, emergency services were unable to locate any fire source.

Danish Queen Margrethe (86) hospitalized again

Danish Queen Margrethe (86) hospitalized again

Queen Margrethe of Denmark has been readmitted to Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen for treatment of a large blood accumulation around her hip. The condition was discovered during a CT scan and is attributed to a previous fall.

Municipality slower to intervene against homeless tents

Municipality slower to intervene against homeless tents

The city of Amsterdam is taking longer to clear homeless tents as it implements a new policy that prioritizes social care assessments and health services over immediate eviction. This approach targets a growing population of homeless EU migrants who often lack the rights to standard shelter, requiring outreach teams to offer alternative support before dismantling camps. Despite these efforts, a shortage of shelter beds remains a significant challenge as homelessness continues to rise in the city.

Municipality less likely to intervene over homeless tents

Municipality less likely to intervene over homeless tents

The municipality of Amsterdam is taking longer to remove improvised tents used by homeless people, many of whom are labor migrants from Eastern Europe. New protocols require officials to prioritize care assessments and social services before clearing sites, a process that can take several weeks as shelters reach maximum capacity. However, only a small percentage of those affected qualify for long-term support or housing under current regulations.