The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
04 August 2026
Is there still hope for Escobar's hippos? Indian tycoon wants to save them from being slaughter

Is there still hope for Escobar's hippos? Indian tycoon wants to save them from being slaughter

Indian billionaire Anant Ambani is proposing to transfer Pablo Escobar's 80 hippos destined for slaughter in Colombia to India, but his Vantara center is causing controversy.

The Netherlands gets help from Belgium, France and Germany in fighting wildfires

The Netherlands gets help from Belgium, France and Germany in fighting wildfires

The wildfires the Netherlands has been facing since Thursday are under control. They are no longer spreading, but the fires still need to be extinguished. After help from Belgium, German firefighters are now coming to help their Dutch colleagues.

Belgian princely couple loses 17,000 euros through phishing

Belgian princely couple loses 17,000 euros through phishing

Prince Laurent and Princess Claire, members of the Belgian royal family, have fallen victim to phishing: scammers were able to defraud them of 17,000 euros.

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.