Anger at Vrije Universiteit over ‘secret’ conference with speakers denying Gaza famine and genocide

Video | Royal couple opens Dutch pavilion at controversial art festival in Venice

Evacuation plane with hanta patient has technical problems

An evacuation aircraft transporting suspected hanta patients was forced to make an intermediate landing on Gran Canaria due to technical failures in its onboard systems. Spanish authorities reported that a replacement aircraft is now required to complete the transport.

First Israeli airstrike on Beirut since start of ceasefire

Israel has launched an airstrike on Beirut, marking the first time the Lebanese capital has been targeted since a ceasefire began in mid-April. The attack represents a significant breach of the recent period of relative calm in the city.

RIVM still working on plan for Dutch citizens on infected cruise ship

The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) is developing a plan to assist ten Dutch citizens aboard the cruise ship Hondius following a hantavirus outbreak. Officials are currently assessing the situation to determine the most appropriate course of action for the passengers.

Turning point for Matti Matloop's Salon Zijl: Started with nothing, but 12 years later a thriving hair salon

Matti Matloop will celebrate the 12.5-year anniversary of his business, Salon Zijl, and 20 years of living in the Netherlands in 2026. Having moved from Iraq two decades ago, he considers the upcoming year a significant milestone for his flourishing hairdressing salon.