Ukraine has conducted a drone attack on Russia's largest oil refinery located in the Omsk region. This strike marks one of the furthest targets hit from the Ukrainian border since the beginning of the conflict.
The European Parliament has adopted new regulations aimed at combating social security fraud and improving cross-border cooperation among EU member states. These measures also focus on ensuring that workers from other member states have fairer access to social security systems.
The Netherlands is projected to reach 19.6 million inhabitants by 2050, requiring significant housing expansion. While cities in the Randstad will grow, rural areas and towns outside this region are expected to experience the most rapid development, with some needing a 50 percent increase in housing capacity.
Long-time political reporter Hoedeman is reflecting on a career that spanned six prime ministers and the fall of eight cabinets. Having started his career before the fall of the Berlin Wall, he remained curious and engaged throughout his tenure.
Several municipalities in the Netherlands are working to address shortages in asylum seeker housing after being summoned by the Ministry of Asylum and Migration for failing to meet the distribution law. Local officials cite complex procedures and the identification of suitable locations as the primary factors causing delays in their efforts.