Recent news: unrest around Iran and Wall Street, violence at Lyon demonstration, SER advice on caregiving leave, Austrian mountain cases, Boeing Starliner problems, harsher sentences for mistaken kidnapping, developments in Epstein scandal (Friday, February 20)

Wall Street closed with losses on Thursday. Investors are paying attention to a possible American attack on Iran. The oil price rose due to unrest in the Middle East.

In Lyon, seven men are suspected of manslaughter of Quentin Deranque. The group assaulted the 23-year-old activist at a demonstration. The mayor wants to ban a memorial march due to concerns about disturbances.

The Social and Economic Council (SER) advises eight weeks of paid caregiving leave for all workers. Due to aging, the pressure on caregivers is rapidly increasing. Combining work and care is difficult for many Dutch people.

An Austrian climber received a five-month suspended sentence after the death of his girlfriend. His girlfriend died after freezing on the Grossglockner. A 71-year-old Dutchman died in Tirol due to an avalanche while skiing.

The Boeing Starliner had major problems during a manned space mission in 2024. As a result, two astronauts were stuck on the ISS for nine months. NASA calls the flight almost a disaster and is working on improvements.

The court of appeal sentenced six men to five years in prison for the mistaken kidnapping in Cruquius. The victim was tied up and only freed after a week. The perpetrators had kidnapped the wrong person.

Former Prince Andrew has been arrested for a misconduct in office, British media report. At least ten Dutch women are named in the Epstein dossier. Consulting firm Global Counsel threatens to close due to the Epstein scandal.

Sources: NOS Economie, NU.nl Economie, AD, FD, NOS Buitenland, Omroep Brabant, NOS Binnenland, NRC, NU.nl, Nederlands Dagblad, Volkskrant, NOS (39 articles)