haarlemsdagbladJun 17, 2026, 10:16

New law to tackle high vet prices and overtreatment

State Secretary Silvio Erkens is drafting a new law to prevent veterinarians from overcharging pet owners through unnecessary treatments and expensive medications. The proposal aims to address rising costs and overtreatment in the veterinary sector. The initiative was formally announced in a letter to the Dutch Parliament.

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Tusk calls death of Russian cartoonist political murder

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has characterized the fatal shooting of a Russian cartoonist in Poland as a likely political murder. Tusk stated that if the killing was commissioned by Russia, it would represent a grave incident with significant international implications.

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