Trade between China and North Korea increased by 22% in the first two months of 2026 compared to the previous year. This growth marks an improvement in relations between the two countries following a period of tension regarding North Korea's ties with Russia.
The Oosterduinweg in Aerdenhout will undergo a comprehensive redesign to improve road safety, particularly for cyclists who have long faced dangerous conditions. Local politicians have expressed support for the initial design of the project.
A group of twelve friends from Limburg living in Amsterdam are realizing their dream by opening Bar Kaat on Ten Katestraat. After personally renovating the space, the group plans to officially open the bar's doors to the public in early July.
Israel conducted airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut in response to a drone attack by Hezbollah, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office. The military action follows a reported drone strike targeting Israel as tensions in the region continue to escalate.
The Amsterdamse Bostheater is hosting a musical about Baruch Spinoza, the influential 17th-century philosopher born in Amsterdam known for his radical Enlightenment ideas. The play explores Spinoza's commitment to freedom of thought and equality while drawing connections between his experience as a refugee and contemporary issues facing asylum seekers.
A draft agreement between Iran and the United States reportedly includes a provision for Iran to dilute its highly enriched uranium, rendering it unsuitable for nuclear weapons. While details of the plan were shared by an Iranian official, the Iranian news agency Fars reports that the deal has not yet received final approval.