In several places in France there have been confrontations between the 'gilets jaunes' (yellow vests) and the police. Along the Seine in Paris, agents were firing, who were pelted with projectiles,...
Cologne, Düsseldorf and other German cities take measures against flooding, because the water level in the Rhine rises rapidly due to the heavy rain and thaw. Meteorologists predict a water level of 8.30 to 8.80 meters at Cologne by Sunday.
Former Carl Sargeant who committed suicide after # metoo allegations was harassed by advisors in a battle for power. His suicide has now been confirmed.
The death of an English politician hurts England. Old Minister Carl Sargeant of Wales was arrested from Labor after the allegations of sexual violence a few days ago, and on Tuesday his body was found at home. Natives say to be shocked.
That in the last two months four young Syrians have drowned in the Netherlands, the Society for Rescue of Drownings (MRD) has not escaped. The volunteer organization is looking at how it can help prevent this disaster from newcomers. 'For example, by helping with information in asylum seekers centers,' says President Gaius Voûte. 'Refugees underestimate the art of swimming because they see so many people here that can be easy.'
On Wednesday afternoon, the body of an unknown man was found in the Horn harbor.
The police on Bonaire found Sunday the lifeless body of 23-year-old Mexican Adriana Morales de Florencio, a crew member of an American cruise ship since last week. The dead woman was found on the coast of the island below the sand. An island resident would have been arrested in connection with her death.
Passersby found Sunday morning a corpse in the Nieuwe Maas. Passersby walked along the banks of the Meuse and saw the floating corpse of an unknown person along the quay.
In Italy speaks of a real Epiphany Snowstorm. The north is accustomed to winter weather, but also desire for the rest of the Mediterranean country under freezing temperatures and snowfall. Rome turns up the temperature below freezing and Vesuvius near Naples is covered with a layer of snow. Even on the Aeolian islands between Sicily and the mainland are snowflakes settled, ANSA news agency reported Friday.
Twelve refugees were rescued Wednesday in Zeebrugge from certain death. The men were found in a truck where they have at least six hours at minus 25 degrees to a load of frozen bread layers. The truck would continue until Friday at the quay and then shipped to Norway.
