President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Iran has contacted the United States to negotiate a new agreement. During a meeting with the Inter Miami soccer team at the White House, Trump remarked that he told Iranian officials they were "a bit late" in their request.
Following recent elections, the political parties Pro Haarlem, D66, and CDA are negotiating a new coalition agreement for the city of Haarlem. Residents are invited to submit questions about the negotiation process via an online form until May 3, 2026. The negotiators will select and answer several questions in a follow-up article to provide transparency into the formation of the new city plan.
German rescue workers have launched a new attempt to free a humpback whale named Timmy, who has been stranded in shallow water for weeks. Rescuers have attached ropes and a harness to the whale, but the animal has not yet moved.
MEPs from the Dutch parties VVD and CDA voted against the European Parliament's proposed 2.2 trillion euro budget for 2028-2034. In contrast, D66 supported the proposal, which represents a 10 percent increase over the budget suggested by the European Commission.
Nine local political parties, led by ProVeenendaal, have filed an appeal with the Council of State against the new name of the GroenLinks-PvdA alliance, Progressief Nederland (PRO). The parties argue that the name is confusing and are challenging its approval by the national Electoral Council.
Regional airports across Europe are facing increased pressure due to the consequences of the conflict in the Middle East. The trade association ACI Europe issued this warning during a recent meeting in Turin, highlighting the vulnerability of these smaller hubs.