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Man dies after falling into water in Bos en Lommer
A man died on Wednesday night after falling into the Erasmusgracht in Amsterdam's Bos en Lommer neighborhood. Emergency services pulled the individual from the water shortly before 11:00 PM, but he wa...
Australia increases defense budget under US pressure and China threat
Australia plans to increase its defense budget to 3% of its GDP within the next seven years in response to China's growing regional influence. The decision also follows pressure from the United States...
18-year-old arrested for assaulting PowNed journalist in Utrecht
An 18-year-old man from Utrecht has been arrested for assaulting a PowNed journalist in the city's Overvecht district on March 11. The police confirmed the suspect's apprehension following the physica...
Petrol and diesel slightly cheaper again due to negotiation optimism
Fuel prices for petrol and diesel in the Netherlands decreased on Thursday morning following weeks of record highs, with prices reaching 2.546 and 2.589 euros per liter respectively. This decline is a...
Matcha is everywhere, but is it really healthier than coffee? Dietitian explains
Matcha has gained significant popularity on social media and in cafes as a perceived healthier alternative to coffee. Dietician Michaël Sels examines whether the drink truly provides sustained energy...
Israeli minister: Netanyahu to speak with Lebanese president
Israeli Minister Gila Gamliel confirmed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to speak with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. This follows an earlier announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump, ...
Amsterdam man (59) suspected of stealing shop employee's phone in Utrecht
A 59-year-old man from Amsterdam is suspected of stealing a mobile phone from a retail worker in Utrecht. The suspect is currently being investigated for the theft of the employee's device.
Emergency services find deceased man in Nieuw-West water, no suspicious circumstances
Housing market cools: prices fall and number of viewings declines
The Dutch housing market cooled down at the start of the year, with both property prices and the number of viewings seeing a decline. According to quarterly data from the NVM, interest from buyers has...
Housing prices leveling off due to war and cheap apartments
The Dutch housing market is experiencing a cooldown with flattening or slightly declining prices, partly attributed to international conflicts such as the war in the Middle East. While homes are remai...
Lawyers for art heist suspects speak today — follow it here
The trial regarding the art robbery at the Drents Museum continued in Assen on Thursday with defense lawyers presenting their pleas. Prosecutors have requested prison sentences between 44 months and 5...
Amsterdam house prices fall: more choice for those seeking smaller and less luxurious homes
Severely injured Bert Kops would never wrestle again, but shortly after became champion
Amsterdam-born wrestler Bert Kops Jr. overcame a life-threatening car accident at age 19 that doctors predicted would end his athletic career. Defying medical expectations, he returned to training and...
Who will build the fastest power tool race car and win a trip to space?
The 'Beverwijk Maakt Het' event, scheduled for April 17 and 18, will feature a Power Tool Race where teams compete with self-built vehicles. Participants will showcase their creativity and technical s...
St. Antonius Hospital seeks MS patients who received stem cell therapy abroad
St. Antonius Hospital and Amsterdam UMC are looking for MS patients who traveled abroad to receive stem cell therapy in recent years. Estimates suggest hundreds of individuals have sought this treatme...
France releases Russian shadow fleet tanker after payment
The French navy has released the oil tanker Deyna, suspected of being part of the Russian shadow fleet, after nearly four weeks of detention. The vessel was permitted to continue its journey once its ...
Aaron Carter's mother starts fundraiser for Walk of Fame star
Jane Carter, the mother of the late singer Aaron Carter, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to honor her son with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She aims to raise $85,000 to cover the application...
Study into MS patients who received stem cell therapy abroad
Amsterdam UMC and St. Antonius Hospital are launching a study targeting MS patients who traveled abroad for stem cell therapy in recent years. Researchers aim to gather data from the hundreds of indiv...
Heavy traffic on A9 due to accident in Amstelveen
An accident on the A9 motorway near Amstelveen has caused traffic delays of nearly an hour for commuters traveling from Schiphol toward Utrecht. Authorities are currently diverting traffic via the A10...