Rotterdam Mayor Visits Site of Tram Collision: 'It Strikes Fear in Your Heart

A crested mangabey monkey that escaped from Beekse Bergen safari park in the Netherlands more than a month ago has been successfully recaptured and returned to the park. The monkey was found on Wednesday inside a capture cage set up near the Brabant region. The escape had prompted an extended search operation that lasted over a month, raising concerns about the animal's welfare and public safety in the surrounding area. Crested mangabeys are a species of Old World monkey native to African forests, making their survival in a Dutch suburban environment a notable challenge. The animal's safe return is considered a relief for both park staff and local residents. Beekse Bergen is a well-known safari and wildlife park in the Noord-Brabant province of the Netherlands.

The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) of Curaçao has released preliminary findings from its 2025 Social Survey, conducted during September and November 2025. The data reveals that 53.6% of family households on the island do not earn enough income to cover their essential financial obligations. The Social Survey functions similarly to an Omnibus study, collecting broad socioeconomic data across the population. The findings paint a concerning picture of household financial vulnerability affecting more than half of Curaçao's families. This type of survey provides policymakers and social organizations with critical data to assess living standards and design targeted economic interventions. The results are described as preliminary, suggesting additional detailed findings will follow in a more comprehensive release.

Curaçao's Prime Minister Gilmar 'Pik' Pisas has followed through on a promise he made to the western district of Bándabou by officially launching renovation works on the fire and ambulance station in Barber. The announcement was made yesterday evening during the ceremonial start of the remodeling project. Pisas highlighted the milestone as evidence of his government keeping its commitments to the community. The Barber station serves the western part of the island, an area that has long advocated for improved emergency services infrastructure. The renovation is expected to upgrade facilities for both firefighters and ambulance personnel stationed there. The project marks a tangible investment in public safety capacity outside of the capital, Willemstad. Residents and officials in Bándabou welcomed the development as a sign of recognition for the district's needs.