Officers find wounded man near police station in Amsterdam-East

Appeal by Marius Borg Høiby against continued pre-trial detention rejected

The court of appeal in Oslo has rejected the appeal filed by Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, regarding the extension of his detention. He will remain at his residence in Skaugum subject to the conditions of an electronic tag.

Switzerland wants to raise VAT to free up extra funds for defense

The Swiss government is proposing a 0.5 percentage point increase in VAT over the next twelve years to generate 24 billion Swiss francs for defense spending. This initiative aims to secure significant additional funding to bolster the nation's military capabilities.

Shortage of women leads to lucrative trade in fake brides in China

A shortage of women in China has led to a lucrative illicit industry where intermediaries charge large sums of money to connect men with brides. This practice has resulted in severe financial losses for many families who exhaust their savings to participate.

Documentary 'Mariinka' follows four Ukrainian brothers: 'They would keep fighting each other until they fell'

Formula 1 in Zandvoort: traffic in Haarlem also affected

The final Formula 1 race in Zandvoort will take place from August 21 to August 23, attracting a large number of fans to the coastal area. This influx of visitors is expected to cause significant traffic congestion and public transport crowding, which will also impact travel conditions in Haarlem.