Protesters storm Libya Parliament building and set fire
Protesters have invaded Libyas parliament building in the eastern city of Tobruk. Fire has been set in and around the building.
The North African country is …
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Scottish Prime Minister Picks Date for New Independence Referendum
Scottish Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon has designated October 19, 2023 as the date for a new independence referendum to be held. If it is up to the Prime …
Man penetrates House Member of Parliament Van Haga: ‘Great intimidating’
A man entered the home of Member of Parliament Wybren van Haga yesterday afternoon, when the politician was in The Hague at the nitrogen debate. Van …
Georgians take to the streets for EU joining and leaving Prime Minister
In Georgia, tens of thousands of people have demonstrated for joining the European Union. They also demanded the departure of Prime Minister Garibasjwili; they resent the …
British bill introduced to unilaterally amend Brexit agreements Northern Ireland
The British government has tabled a bill that allows unilateral changes in the Brexit agreement with the European Union on trade with Northern Ireland. The EU, …
Unique: debate in Senate cannot continue because there are too few members
As far as we know, it has never occurred before in the Senate: a meeting that cannot start because there are too few senators present. Still, …
Spain Parliament approves ‘Only yes is yes’ sex law
The Spanish House of Representatives has approved a bill requiring explicit consent for sex. All other cases are basically seen as rape.
A large majority of …
VWS officials will no longer interfere with OMT advice, says Kuipers
Opinions from the Outbreak Management Team (OMT) no longer go to the Ministry of Health and Science before they are made public. Minister Kuipers has promised …
Ukraine MP disappointed in Rutte speech: ‘Expected more’
After British Prime Minister Johnson, Prime Minister Rutte was today the second foreign head of government to address the Ukrainian parliament since the war. The speech …
Elon Musk Would — Says He — Let Trump Return on Twitter
As far as Elon Musk is concerned, Donald Trump should be allowed to return to Twitter later. “I would reverse the ban,” Musk said in an …
Former Prime Minister Curaçao asks population for help paying debt
The former Prime Minister of Curaçao, Gerrit Schotte, has asked the islands population for help paying 1.8 million Antillean guilders. That equates to around 900,000 euros.
In …
Spanish parliament to hear Prime Minister Sánchez over Pegasus scandal
The Spanish parliament is going to hear Prime Minister Sánchez about spy software on his phone and on that of two other cabinet members. The …
Female Tories Demand Action Against Co-Worker Who Watched Porn in House of Commons
The British Conservative Party is investigating a parliamentarian who allegedly watched porn on his cell phone in the House of Commons. The case was brought in …
The happiest place on earth, Disney World, threatens to lose special status in Florida
The Walt Disney World Resort is threatening to lose the special status it has in the U.S. state of Florida. A majority of parliament voted …
To announce the cabinets financial plans in spring from now on
The cabinet is considering not to announce the financial plans for the next year on Princes Day, but in the spring. Minister Kaag van Finance writes …
Pakistani Prime Minister is still voted out by Parliament
Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan has been sent away by Parliament as expected. In a motion of distrust from the opposition, Khan received 174 votes against …
Did the referendum go back?
The referendum is back on the agenda of The Hague. SP MP Renske Leijten is defending a bill next week and hopes for a stunt. Does …
Europarliament wants boycott Russian gas, ‘economic damage war much larger’
The European Parliament wants a ban on Russian gas. A large majority have adopted a resolution stating that there should be a European import ban on …
Volt board ratifies royement Gündogan
The Volt Board puts MP Nilüfer Gündogan out of the party, as expected. The reason is the reports of cross-border behaviour by Gündogan …
Biden in US and beyond criticized over Putin statements
In the US, Republican politicians have reacted sharply to President Bidens remarkable statements about Russian President Putin. Republican Senator James Risch spoke of a “terrible stupidity.” “…
Piet Bukman (CDA), former Minister of Agriculture and Chairman of Parliament, died
Piet Bukman, former Minister of Agriculture and former Chairman of the House of Representatives, died. That’s what his party, the CDA, has confirmed. Bukman started …
Tuschinski cancels screening documentary about FVDer Van Meijeren
Cinema chain Pathé cancels a private screening of a documentary about Forum for Democration-MP Gideon van Meijeren in Amsterdam cinema Tuschinski. Pathé calls it inappropriate to …
Saudi blogger Raif Badawi after 10 years out of jail
Saudi blogger Raif Badawi has been released from prison after ten years. Thats what his wife who lives in Canada reports. Badawi still has a travel …
Prime Minister Rutte: risk of military intervention in Ukraine is too great
Military intervention in Ukraine is really not an option, says Prime Minister Rutte in conversation with Nieuwsuur. “That would have potential consequences that cannot be overseen. …