Dominic Raab co-hosts a press conference with his Dutch counterpart Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius, saying it is a "powerful" moment to bring countries together and support the ICC. This comes after the Hague issued an arrest warrant on Friday for President Putin over his alleged war crimes in Ukraine. The justice secretary says we need to "deal with Russian aggression" and goes on to say that China should tell Russia to "adhere to international law" as the Chinese President visits Russia today. Report by Rowlandi. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Finland has once again topped the World Happiness Report which was released this morning, and measures social support, income, health, freedom, generosity and the absence of corruption to determine a country's national happiness. Finland has topped the list for a sixth year in a row, followed by Denmark, Iceland, Israel, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Luxembourg and New Zealand. According to the report, India ranks at 125th position out of 136 countries, making it one of the least happy countries in the world. It even lags behind its neighbouring nations like Nepal, China, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. At the very bottom of the list is Afghanistan at 137th position.
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The election for the Netherlands' 12 provincial legislatures revealed a shocking victory for the farmer's protest party, BBB. The win for the Farmers-Citizen movement is seen as a powerful protest vote against the ruling four-party centre-right coalition led by PM Mark Rutte.
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A farmers' protest party has shaken up the political landscape in the Netherlands as it emerges as the big winner in provincial elections, posing a big challenge.. Sky News
Amsterdam Taking Steps to Make, the Red Light District Safer.
CNN reports that Amsterdam will ban the use of
marijuana on the street, while also taking new steps
to discourage alcohol use in the red light district.
Residents of the old city center experience
a lot of nuisance from mass tourism
and alcohol and drug abuse on the street, Municipality of Amsterdam statement, via CNN.
Tourists also attract street dealers,
who in turn promote criminality
and insecurity. Especially at night,
the atmosphere can become grim.
People who are under the influence
also stick around longer, Municipality of Amsterdam statement, via CNN.
According to the municipality, , “Residents cannot sleep well and the neighborhood
is becoming unsafe and unliveable.”.
CNN reports that the new rules
will take effect in mid-May.
An estimated 10% to 15% of Amsterdam's tourist
industry is from the city's red light district, the
traditional center of the city’s legal sex work trade.
According to city officials, the goal is to draw visitors
who appreciate the city's unique heritage, architecture
and culture, as opposed to sex and drugs.
In 2023, Amsterdam is expected to
see over 18 million overnight visitors. .
By 2024, that number has
the potential to reach 23 million, plus
an additional 24-25 million day visitors.
CNN reports that when the number of overnight
visitors reaches 18 million, the city council will
be "obliged to intervene" per a 2021 ordinance.
CNN reports that when the number of overnight
visitors reaches 18 million, the city council will
be "obliged to intervene" per a 2021 ordinance
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On Friday (10 February) The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam are opening the largest exhibition on Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer ever - displaying 28 of his masterpieces.
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Amsterdam opens two new bicycle parking facilities which are both underwater. Together they offer space for some 11,000 bikes, making it the largest storage facility of its kind in the Dutch capital.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:16Published
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