The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, stated that a recent Russian assault on the Ukrainian capital was the largest attack to date. Following this event, July 3rd has been declared a day of mourning to honor the victims.
The Social and Economic Council (SER) has proposed the creation of a new organization involving both public and private parties to help achieve national climate and nitrogen goals. The initiative aims to foster collaboration between farmers, horticulturalists, supply chain partners, and civil society organizations.
Train services from Rotterdam to the south are suspended until at least Sunday, July 5, due to delays in repairing cables damaged by a fire. ProRail has indicated that the disruption may potentially extend into Monday.
At least 64 victims of a deadly explosion at Tarwekamp in The Hague have filed claims for compensation. The Public Prosecution Service reported that there are 96 total victims in the case, with the court expected to provide a final overview of claims within two weeks.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda announced that the parliament intends to remove a constitutional ban on placing nuclear weapons on its territory. This move follows a similar decision made by NATO ally Finland earlier this year.