The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
18 May 2026
Dutch economy still barely growing

Dutch economy still barely growing

For the first time since the start of the US-Israeli war against Iran on February 28 of this year, the Dutch Central Bureau of Statistics has released figures on the Dutch economy. These show that economic growth has virtually stalled.

Compulsory microchipping for cats and dogs in Europe: what's changing?

Compulsory microchipping for cats and dogs in Europe: what's changing?

European Parliament gives the go-ahead for compulsory microchipping for cats and dogs.

Large fire on 't Harde Oosterhout and Oosterhout military training grounds

Large fire on 't Harde Oosterhout and Oosterhout military training grounds

On Wednesday, April 29, a fire broke out on the military training grounds of 't Harde in Gelderland. A wildfire was also noticed in the Oosterhout region.

Gabon: Wealthy trophy hunter killed by herd of elephants while stalking rare antelope

Gabon: Wealthy trophy hunter killed by herd of elephants while stalking rare antelope

An American millionaire and trophy-hunting expert has died in Gabon: he was trampled by a herd of elephants while trying to track down a rare antelope for slaughter.

Unknown disease worries the WHO: it has already caused 5 deaths in Burundi and affected 35 people

Unknown disease worries the WHO: it has already caused 5 deaths in Burundi and affected 35 people

The World Health Organization has made the matter public, stating that investigations are underway with the support of local partners.

EU's plan against the (war-induced) energy crisis: compulsory teleworking and low-cost public transport

EU's plan against the (war-induced) energy crisis: compulsory teleworking and low-cost public transport

Brussels is preparing the "Accelerate EU" plan to reduce consumption in the face of the energy crisis: compulsory teleworking, discounted public transport and aid for families.

Greece: ban on social media networks for under-15s, despite anger

Greece: ban on social media networks for under-15s, despite anger

A measure described by the government as difficult but necessary, which will be put to the vote by the summer and should come into force on January 1, 2027.

Italy has finally suspended the automatic renewal of its defense agreement with Israel: what does this mean?

Italy has finally suspended the automatic renewal of its defense agreement with Israel: what does this mean?

Italy has decided to stop the automatic renewal of its controversial defense memorandum with Israel.

The invisible cost of the war in Iran

The invisible cost of the war in Iran

Some crises quickly cease to belong solely to the front where they're born. They emerge from the smoke, the gunfire and the military communiqués, and start circulating again in everything that holds peoples' material life together.

A potential new weapon against glaucoma: the smart contact lens

A potential new weapon against glaucoma: the smart contact lens

As the Institut Supérieur de la Santé explains, glaucoma is a disease that progressively damages the optic nerve, slowly but severely.