Netherlands
Gov’t working to bring rent hikes under control
The government is looking at ways to bring high rent increases under control, focusing on different options such as introducing a cap and fines.
Work to tackle the growing rent problem is being coordinated by the relevant ministries and the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP).
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Brussels bronze for Hollywood’s Hepburn
In her breakout movie "Roman Holiday," Audrey Hepburn's ingenue princess flirts with Gregory Peck at La Bocca della Verita, placing the ominous Italian statue firmly on the tourist trail.
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One in every three Turks clinically obese: Report
Nearly a third of the Turkish population, or 32.1 percent, comprises obese people, whereas 66.8 percent of the population is either overweight or obese, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) report released during the 29th European Congress on Obesity in Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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Montenegro Govt Ignored Warnings About Police Ties to Drug Gangs
EUROPOL headquarters in the Hague, Netherlands. Photo: EPA-EFE/JERRY LAMPEN
Milovic said this startling info was presented to the former government at an official meeting but did not name the three officers or their ranks.
Germany: Quitting Russian oil by late summer is ‘realistic’
Germany says it's making progress on weaning itself off Russian fossil fuels and expects to be fully independent of Russian crude oil imports by late summer.
Turkey tallest country in Europe, data shows
With its large metropolises growing at high rates, both horizontally and vertically, Turkey has become the champion of skyscrapers in the European region, according to a prominent non-profit data provider.
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Judoka Pogačnik wins European bronze in women’s 70kg
Sofia – Slovenian judoka Anka Pogačnik won the bronze medal in the women’s 70kg category at the European Judo Championship in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Saturday, her first medal in major competitions. In the decisive fight, she defeated Hilde Jager of the Netherlands after three penalties.
Europe is financing Putin's War in Ukraine at 200,000 Euros a Minute
Russia has sold fossil fuels worth 46.6 billion euros to European Union countries since the start of the war in Ukraine on February 24 this year, according to the Finnish-based Center for Energy and Clean Water Research (CREA). In fact, since the start of hostilities, despite talks about a possible energy embargo, Russia's revenue from selling them has doubled.
Biden asked Congress for $33 billion in Aid to Kyiv, NATO thinks the War in Ukraine could last for Years
US President Joe Biden has asked Congress for $33 billion in support of Ukraine. NATO is determined to help Ukraine, even if the war lasts for years. Earlier, the Kremlin warned that arming Ukraine posed a risk to European security and promised a firm military response to attacks on Russian territory.
Encrypted Phone Crack No Silver Bullet against Balkan Crime Gangs
When a French and Dutch-led police operation cracked the code to Sky ECC in February 2021, investigators gained access to a treasure trove of real-time evidence against a host of international crime gangs.
Thousands of people have been arrested around the world based on the Sky ECC takedown; in the Balkans, Saric is the biggest, but he is far from alone.