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Son of Iranian President: Khamenei safe and well despite rumors

Yousef Pezeshkian, son of the Iranian president, announced that the country's new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is safe and well despite rumors of potential injury. The statement follows speculation regar...

EU threatens sanctions if Venice Biennale art event allows Russia

The European Union has threatened to impose sanctions on the Venice Biennale if the organization does not reverse its decision to readmit Russia to the international art exhibition. The EU is demandin...

Abuse suspect Joannes B. discovered by four-eyes principle: 'Extra eyes of great importance'

Joannes B., a 66-year-old childcare worker, is on trial for the alleged abuse of a toddler at a Partou daycare center, an incident discovered through the 'four-eyes principle.' The suspect is also acc...

CNV asks government to cut fuel excise duty by 20 cents

The Dutch labor union CNV has called on the government to temporarily reduce fuel excise duty by 20 cents per liter due to rising oil prices. This request follows a sharp increase in fuel costs trigge...

Hester and Sam paste stickers on election posters: How climate-conscious are Beverwijk’s local parties?

Young activists from Milieu Defensie Jong are evaluating the climate consciousness of local political parties by placing color-coded stickers on election posters across twelve Dutch municipalities. In...

Qatar urges residents to stay indoors due to threat

The Qatari Ministry of Interior has raised the national threat level to high, advising residents to stay indoors and keep away from windows and open spaces. The warning was issued via social media, al...

CBS: emissions rose in 2025, climate goals further out of reach

Greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands increased by 0.8 percent in 2025, reaching a total of 145.6 megatonnes. According to data from the CBS and RIVM, this rise makes achieving the national clim...

HD poll: GL-PvdA and D66 neck and neck for the win, VVD, Jouw Haarlem and FVD battle for third place

A poll conducted by Haarlems Dagblad shows GroenLinks-PvdA leading with 15.7% of the vote in Haarlem, followed closely by D66 at 14.6%. Based on a survey of 553 residents, the results indicate a tight...

Municipality launches safety reporting point and tours unsafe spots with residents: 'We can't always take away feelings'

The municipality of Uitgeest has launched an online reporting tool for residents to share safety concerns and will conduct a neighborhood tour on April 14th. During the tour, municipal staff and resid...

More than a hundred homeless people to go to court for shelter in 2025

In 2025, at least 122 homeless individuals in the Netherlands took legal action to secure a place in a shelter. According to research by Investico, De Groene Amsterdammer, and Trouw, these individuals...

Beverwijk resistance hero Wim van der Geest honored with street name; as a priest he helped hundreds of children into hiding

The city of Beverwijk has decided to name a street after resistance hero Wim van der Geest. During World War II, the priest helped hundreds of children find hiding places while serving in Limburg.

Lebanese state media: Israeli strike hits Beirut apartment building

Israeli attacks targeted an apartment building in central Beirut on Wednesday, according to Lebanese state media. It is currently unclear if there were any casualties, and the Israeli military has not...

North Korea ‘respects’ Iran’s choice for new supreme leader

North Korea has expressed its support for the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new supreme leader. Pyongyang also condemned recent military actions by the United States and Israel against Ira...

Real estate association sounds alarm: sale of rental homes widens gap between first-time buyers

The Dutch real estate association NVM reports that the large-scale sale of rental properties is significantly increasing inequality among first-time homebuyers. While the supply of homes for sale has ...

Local parties heading for victory in municipal elections

Local parties in the Netherlands are expected to gain ground in next week's municipal elections, according to a poll by Ipsos I&O. However, voter turnout is projected to be low once again.

Will you soon have to pay for parking outside Haarlem city center?

Haarlem plans to introduce paid parking in seven additional neighborhoods by 2030 to reduce car usage and increase urban green space. The proposal has become a central issue in the upcoming municipal ...

Large group of economists advises against billions in aid for Tata Steel: 'Too risky'

More than 100 economists have warned in the journal ESB that a proposed 2 billion euro subsidy for Tata Steel's green initiatives is inefficient and risky. They argue that the government funds would b...

Neighborhood opposes waste boat in the Singel: ‘This is UNESCO World Heritage!’

How political parties want to make Amsterdam safer: ‘The municipality in charge’

Zelensky: Major Russian factory hit

Ukrainian forces targeted an important factory producing missile components in Russia's Bryansk border region on Tuesday. President Volodymyr Zelensky reported the strike, highlighting the strategic s...

Europe misses opportunities for a more sustainable food system

Scientists argue that current European Union policies are failing to adequately address climate risks and reduce the food system's environmental footprint. They state that a fundamental systemic chang...

SP, BIJ1 and De Vonk hand out free public transport tickets in Zuidoost: 'Okay, one extra for your friends then'

Political parties SP, BIJ1, and De Vonk distributed free public transport tickets at Kraaiennest station in Amsterdam-Zuidoost to advocate for free mobility. The organizers argue that public transport...

Axios: US wants Israel not to attack Iran's oil sector

The U.S. government has reportedly requested that Israel refrain from targeting Iran's energy infrastructure, with a specific focus on the oil sector. This information was disclosed by sources speakin...

Pentagon reports 140 soldiers wounded in war

The Pentagon reported that approximately 140 U.S. service members have been injured during the conflict with Iran. Most of the injuries are described as minor according to a spokesperson speaking to R...

British warship en route to Mediterranean after Cyprus attack

The British navy ship HMS Dragon has departed Portsmouth for the Mediterranean Sea to strengthen regional defenses following a drone attack on a UK base in Cyprus earlier this month. This deployment f...

Zelensky reports deployment of Ukrainian drone experts in Middle East

Ukrainian military experts are being deployed to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia to assist in defending against Iranian drone attacks. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the miss...

Amsterdam business owners concerned about safety in the city: ‘Never seen it this bad’

Daan Wijnants (VVD) wants higher littering fines, including for deposit hunters: "I don't feel sorry for them at all"

VVD leader Daan Wijnants has proposed stricter measures and higher fines to combat Amsterdam's waste problem ahead of the municipal elections. He specifically called for a 250 euro fine for deposit hu...

Safety major concern for downtown business owners: "Female colleagues afraid to walk the streets at night"

The annual Amsterdam City Index reveals that safety in the city center has reached a record low, with entrepreneurs reporting increased aggression, vandalism, and shoplifting. Business owners also exp...

Trump administration withdraws autism drug recommendation

The Trump administration has retracted its recommendation for using leucovorin to treat autism, citing a lack of sufficient evidence for its effectiveness. This decision marks a reversal of previous g...