Xillan Macrooy writes about growing up as a queer boy in Suriname: ‘The world needs our dreams’

Major delays on A9 between Amstelveen and Alkmaar

An accident on the A9 between Rottepolderplein and the Wijkertunnel caused significant traffic delays of up to 45 minutes, with additional congestion reported on the A22 and the A4 towards Amsterdam. The ANWB recorded the busiest rush hour of the year across the Netherlands, with over 1,000 kilometers of traffic jams occurring ahead of the Ascension Day holiday.

OPEC expects lower oil demand due to higher prices

OPEC has lowered its global oil demand forecast for the year, citing significant price increases for crude oil. These rising costs are primarily driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

UvA master's student discovers exoplanet during study project: ‘It’s a childhood dream come true’

Ukraine and Lithuania strike drone deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda signed a drone deal during a meeting in Bucharest. As part of the agreement, Ukraine will send a team of military experts to Lithuania to assist in the development of security capabilities.

Pop group KATSEYE to perform at Ziggo Dome in September

The American pop group KATSEYE will perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on September 11. The concert is a stop on the group's global tour, titled THE WILDWORLD TOUR.