Belgian supermarkets will be permitted to sell tobacco products again starting next year following a ruling by the Constitutional Court. Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke has agreed to comply with the court's decision, which reverses a previously implemented ban on cigarette sales in large retail stores.
ING has agreed to a 1.6 million euro settlement with the Brussels public prosecutor's office to resolve a money laundering investigation involving former European Commissioner Didier Reynders. The settlement concludes the legal proceedings concerning the bank's Belgian operations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine has doubled its medium-range attacks on Russia over the past month and intends to further increase these operations. Additionally, the country plans to ramp up the production of drones and robotic systems, including autonomous battlefield vehicles.
Nineteen-year-old student Melle Hooning is organizing outdoor play sessions in Castricum on May 10 and 17 to encourage children to be more active. He aims to counter the trend of children primarily socialising online by providing structured opportunities for them to play together outside.
A minor scooter rider was arrested by police on Tuesday morning in Velsen-Zuid for operating a stolen vehicle. The arrest took place at the intersection of Parkweg and Minister van Houtenlaan according to a police spokesperson.