German Minister Günther Krichbaum announced that Germany rejects the proposed EU multi-annual budget for 2028-2034, labeling the funding levels "completely excessive." The decision was made during a meeting in Luxembourg where EU ministers are debating a compromise proposal that remains significantly higher than what Germany is prepared to support.
The Red Cross is seeking new aid workers to sustain its daily operations in Ter Apel, where approximately 22 staff members assist asylum seekers at the registration center. The organization needs additional personnel to ensure continued support for those waiting at the facility.
A Norwegian court has rejected Marius Borg Høiby's request to be released from pre-trial detention. The son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit was recently sentenced to four years in prison for multiple offenses, including two counts of rape and assault.
The world's 500 wealthiest individuals saw their collective fortune increase by $336 billion (€290 billion) in a single day following gains in the stock market. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, this surge represents the largest one-day wealth increase ever recorded.
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) reports that reducing air pollution will result in greater health benefits by 2030 than previously anticipated. Recent data suggests that proposed policies for cutting fine particles and nitrogen dioxide emissions are on track to meet the goal of a 50 percent health gain compared to 2016 levels.
The pond in park De Zanderij in Hillegom is being enlarged to compensate for increased paving caused by the recent expansion of a nearby Ukrainian refugee shelter. This project aims to manage water runoff effectively following the growth of the reception facility.