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New research suggests that mandating equal pay for Dutch, Filipino, and Indonesian seafarers on the same vessels would not lead to a mass exodus of the Dutch fleet. This study contradicts previous warnings that equal compensation policies would result in a significant loss of jobs and revenue for the Netherlands.

France relaxes cheese rules due to lack of grass caused by drought
France is temporarily relaxing strict production regulations for traditional cheeses like Comté due to severe drought. Farmers are now permitted to feed their cows alternative fodder because insufficient grass is available for grazing.

Customs finds 30 kilos of cocaine hidden in excavator part
Customs officials at Schiphol Airport discovered over 30 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a heavy-duty excavator attachment arriving from Panama. Following a successful scan and detection by sniffer dogs, the drugs were extracted by the fire department and have since been destroyed as authorities launch an investigation into the shipment.

War kept travelers away from Dubai, but air traffic is picking up again
Dubai International Airport experienced a 31 percent drop in passenger numbers during the first half of the year due to the conflict between Israel and Iran. Traffic at the airport is now beginning to recover following this significant decline.