A former civil servant in Rotterdam has been ordered to pay 380,000 euros in damages after fraudulently allocating homes intended for the homeless to friends and family. The official misused eight properties for these unauthorized residents over a period of ten years.
Absenteeism in the Netherlands reached 4.8 percent in June, marking the highest level for that month in two decades. This increase is primarily attributed to long-term leave and stress-related health issues rather than the recent heatwave.
The number of businesses in the Netherlands is increasing as more people start new ventures and fewer choose to close existing ones. This growth trend is observed across most of the country, with notable activity in regions like Groningen and Drenthe.
Experts warn that the sudden truck ban on the Merwedebrug is likely to be a recurring issue as aging infrastructure across the Netherlands requires urgent maintenance. Upcoming repairs on various bridges, tunnels, and viaducts are expected to cause significant traffic disruption and increased costs in the coming years.
Mexican journalist Francisco Leyva was found dead in the state of Oaxaca on Wednesday, marking the fourth murder of a journalist in the country since June. Mexico remains one of the most dangerous countries for media professionals outside of active war zones.