EU foreign ministers and the Gulf Cooperation Council have issued a joint statement condemning Iran's unjustified attacks on Gulf states. They warned that these actions threaten regional and global security and called for an immediate end to the hostilities.
As new municipal councils begin their terms in the Netherlands, questions have arisen regarding the time commitment and financial compensation for local officials. The article investigates the significant pay disparities between municipalities, specifically noting that council members in Haarlem earn more than double the salary of those in neighboring areas.
The municipality of Beverwijk is implementing extra security measures for its upcoming City Festival to prevent further incidents. This decision follows an evaluation of previous editions, which were affected by various fights.
Australia has confirmed its first mainland case of H5N1 bird flu in a remote southwestern region. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins announced the discovery on Saturday.
