The World Health Organization has issued a warning regarding "black rain" in Iran following recent attacks on oil installations. This phenomenon occurs when smoke from the attacks carries oil particles that subsequently fall to the ground as black droplets.
New data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) shows that the number of starters on the housing market decreased from 560,000 in 2023 to 518,000 in 2024. The decline is notably driven by a 12 percent drop in the number of young people leaving their parental homes to find their own residence.
Residents and business owners in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood express mixed feelings about the upcoming King's Day celebrations, with some opting to close their doors due to overwhelming crowds. To manage the hundreds of thousands of expected visitors, the city is implementing stricter measures against illegal street parties and unauthorized alcohol sales. While some locals support the new enforcement policies, others remain skeptical about their ability to curb the annual event's chaos.
The political parties OPZ, Jong Zandvoort, and VVD will form a three-party coalition in Zandvoort without seeking a fourth partner. Informant Fred Teeven recommended this arrangement to ensure political stability for the next four years, despite it resulting in a narrow majority in the municipal council.
A car was destroyed by fire on Leeghwaterweg in Velsen-Noord during the night from Thursday to Friday. The vehicle's owner was transported to the hospital for treatment after inhaling smoke.
Harvey Weinstein has filed an appeal against his 2022 rape and sexual abuse conviction in Los Angeles. The former film producer was previously sentenced to sixteen years in prison for the charges.