Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has rejected a suggestion from Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold a referendum on joining the European Union. Pashinyan addressed the proposal in a Facebook video following pressure from the Kremlin, which is concerned about Armenia's increasing ties with the EU.
A fatal collision between a school bus and a train in Buggenhout, Belgium, resulted in the deaths of two students, their supervisor, and the driver last week. Broadcaster VRT NWS reports that there had been previous complaints regarding the driver's behavior behind the wheel prior to the accident.
PostNord in Denmark has transitioned exclusively to parcel delivery as written communication increasingly shifts to digital platforms. The article highlights the rapid decline of traditional letter post, drawing a historical parallel to a famous literary anecdote set in Haarlem's Haarlemmerhout.
An explosion occurred this morning at the entrance of an apartment building on Hakfort in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, causing significant damage but no injuries. Police report that a suspect placed the device before fleeing toward the Bullewijk area, and an investigation is currently underway to identify the perpetrator.
Zimbabwean human rights activist Sam Ndlovu is currently staying in Haarlem as part of the Shelter City program, which provides temporary relief for activists. During the visit, Ndlovu is sharing experiences regarding the criminalization and social exclusion faced by transgender individuals in Zimbabwe.