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Iranian president: Tehran will never negotiate on defense

Iranian president: Tehran will never negotiate on defense

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that the country's missile program is not included in any preliminary agreements with the United States. He emphasized that Tehran will never negotiate its defense capabilities with foreign nations.

De Jonge: FVD member is an exception in Provincial Council for expense claims

De Jonge: FVD member is an exception in Provincial Council for expense claims

Martin Bos, an FVD member of the Zeeland Provincial Council, reportedly charged 117 dinners to taxpayer funds over a two-year period. Hugo de Jonge, the King's Commissioner, stated that this excessive spending is an exception and should not negatively impact the reputation of other council members.

Barn nitrogen emissions 9 percent lower due to buyout scheme

Barn nitrogen emissions 9 percent lower due to buyout scheme

According to the Netherlands Court of Audit, buyout schemes for farmers have led to a 9 percent reduction in nitrogen emissions from stables over the last six years. While successive agriculture ministers allocated 4.2 billion euros to support farmers who chose to stop their operations, 1.6 billion euros of that budget remained unused.

Are young people tough enough if the pressure of the 5.5 rule disappears? LAKS hands petition to Parliament. ‘This generation is being pampered too much’

Are young people tough enough if the pressure of the 5.5 rule disappears? LAKS hands petition to Parliament. ‘This generation is being pampered too much’

The Dutch student organization LAKS has presented a petition with 38,000 signatures to the House of Representatives calling for the removal of the mandatory 5.5 average grade for final exams. The organization argues that the rule creates an unhealthy focus on test results rather than the actual learning process.

Cornelis Vrolijk Seafood IJmuiden goes completely gas-free as part of fishing group's sustainability push

Cornelis Vrolijk Seafood IJmuiden goes completely gas-free as part of fishing group's sustainability push

Cornelis Vrolijk Seafood in IJmuiden has successfully transitioned to being gas-free as part of a broader sustainability initiative for the fishing company's facilities. This renovation follows similar upgrades at the adjacent head office and focuses on greening the production of fish for the retail sector.