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Xi Jinping begins first visit to North Korea in 7 years

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in North Korea for a two-day official visit. This marks his first trip to the country since 2019 and his first foreign travel of the year.

Oil prices rise again as Middle East violence flares up

Oil prices rose sharply on Monday following renewed conflict between Israel and Iran. The escalation has diminished hopes for peace and raised concerns about the continued obstruction of oil tankers i...

Tim Krul’s fond memories of the ‘substitution of the century’ actually get you in the mood for the World Cup

Red Cross raises 690,000 euros to fight Ebola in Congo

The Dutch Red Cross has raised 690,000 euros to support efforts against the Ebola outbreak in East Congo. Director Harm Goossens stated that more funding is urgently required to purchase essential pro...

Deaths after strong earthquake off Philippines coast

A powerful earthquake off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines has resulted in at least three deaths and four injuries. Authorities report that several buildings on the island have collap...

North Holland traffic: Major delays on the N246 after accident in Monday morning rush hour, June 8

An accident on the N246 near West-Knollendam caused significant traffic delays during the morning rush hour on Monday, June 8. The incident resulted in heavy congestion in the Noord-Holland region of ...

Drugs, illegal prostitution and intimidation drive neighborhood to despair: "Eigen Haard fails"

Residents in the Zeeburg neighborhood of Amsterdam are reporting severe safety concerns due to a neighbor's involvement in illegal prostitution, drug dealing, and intimidation. Despite police confirmi...

Economy for VVD, social domain for PRO: How Beverwijk's new aldermen divide the tasks

The new aldermen of Beverwijk have divided their administrative portfolios, with Adam Elzakalai (VVD) managing economy and finance while Carolina van der Aa (PRO) oversees the social domain and youth ...

Aging and housing shortage: Village Council discusses liveability of Wijk aan Zee with residents

The Village Council of Wijk aan Zee is hosting an annual meeting on June 10 to discuss the town's livability with residents. The discussion will focus on challenges such as an aging population and the...

Schmigadoon! named Best Musical at Tony Awards

Schmigadoon! was named Best Musical at the Tony Awards on Sunday night. The award for Best Play was presented to Liberation.

Online bank to challenge major providers with account-linked subscriptions

Internet bank Revolut is launching mobile phone subscriptions in the Netherlands to compete with established telecom providers by offering lower prices. Despite this new entry into the market, industr...

Everyone hopes their rival fails: it’s up to the coach to maintain the atmosphere, says Kim Lammers

Former international Kim Lammers discusses the internal competition and atmosphere within the Dutch national team as the World Cup in North America approaches. She emphasizes that while players compet...

Soap, deodorant, creams or eating more vegetables: what actually works against body odor?

The article explores various methods for managing persistent body odor, questioning the effectiveness of traditional products like deodorant and soap. It suggests alternative approaches, such as dieta...

'We aren't taking anything away, just adding something new.' Haarlem Pearls take over hospitality industry with staff padel tournament

De Oesterzwammerij has established a new base at Haarlem's Kweektuin, where its founders aim to influence food choices through taste and mushroom cultivation. Meanwhile, the Haarlemse Parels group is ...

Weeks without Wi-Fi due to broken cable: 'We're getting a bit fed up'

Several families in the hamlet of Hinderdam have been without internet access for weeks due to a broken cable. Residents are expressing frustration as they wait for service providers to resolve the is...

From Marlboro to marijuana: tobacco giant enters legal Dutch cannabis

Tobacco giant Altria, formerly Philip Morris, has entered the Dutch legal cannabis experiment by acquiring a partial stake in the country's largest participating grower. Experts have raised concerns t...

Horses forced to leave Engelandpark after 39 years: ‘I don’t think the way this was handled is fair’

The municipality of Haarlem is relocating the 'Plukweide' picking meadow to a site in Engelandpark to create space for parking and a volleyball court. This decision forces the Lems family to remove th...

Toos & Henk - June 8

Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, "Toos & Henk." The comic is published every Monday through Saturday.

Natuurbelang Foundation fights dune forest felling at Cremermeer: 'Major interventions are not standard maintenance'

Stichting Natuurbelang Nederland is opposing the planned clearing of fourteen hectares of dune forest near Cremermeer by Natuurmonumenten. The foundation argues that such an extensive operation cannot...

Peru presidential candidates neck and neck

Presidential candidates in Peru are in a tight race according to the latest polling data. Left-wing congressman Roberto Sánchez currently holds a narrow lead with 50.3 percent of the vote, compared t...