Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that the Ukrainian capital is under a major Russian attack involving drones and ballistic missiles. The mayor announced the strikes on Telegram as the city faced the aerial assault.
Mayor Jos Wienen of Haarlem has been appointed as the national chairman of the Taskforce for Existing Applications of Steel Slag. In this new role, announced by State Secretary Annet Bertram, Wienen will be responsible for sharing knowledge and overseeing the practical applications of steel slag.
The municipality of Velsen is inviting 7,000 residents to participate in its large biennial survey to gather feedback on local matters. The poll addresses various topics, including car accessibility and the quality of greenery in local neighborhoods.
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday to begin a high-level summit. The two leaders are scheduled to discuss several international issues, including trade, Iran, and Taiwan.
Cuba has completely run out of diesel and fuel oil, leading to the worst power outages in Havana in decades. The country's Minister of Energy and Mining attributed the crisis to a US blockade that has cut off the island's fuel supplies.
The municipalities of Heemskerk and Uitgeest have drafted an agreement with the COA for an asylum seekers' center on Tolweg. While local politicians generally support the plan, they have expressed concerns regarding safety measures and the lack of specific details in the ten-year commitment.