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Kristi Noem out as US Homeland Security Secretary

US President Donald Trump announced that Kristi Noem will step down as Secretary of Homeland Security. She is set to be succeeded by Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin in late March, though the reaso...

Between Art and Voting with Tofik Dibi (Bij1) and Johan Dessing (FvD)

Amsterdam political candidates Tofik Dibi and Johan Dessing participated in the program 'Tussen Kunst en Kies' to create street art ahead of the municipal elections. Dibi left the session early after ...

Four major cities receive another €7 million to boost vaccination rates

EU Commissioner: EU must be prepared for influx of refugees

EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner stated that the European Union must be prepared on all fronts for a potential influx of refugees from the Middle East. While there is currently no surge in mig...

Zelensky says US asked for help against Iranian drones

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the United States has requested assistance from his country to improve defenses against Iranian drones. The request aims to enhance resilience agains...

French president calls for Lebanon to be kept out of the war

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged international efforts to prevent a new war in Lebanon amidst ongoing Israeli airstrikes against the Hezbollah movement. The conflict has already forced hundr...

CARE: panic in Beirut after Israeli evacuation call

Panic has spread across Beirut's southern suburbs following an evacuation order from the Israeli military, reported aid organization CARE. Residents are struggling to evacuate homes and hospitals as t...

Veggie burgers can keep their name, but vegetarian chicken and steak will soon be banned

The European Parliament and member states have reached an agreement to restrict the use of meat-related terms for plant-based products. While terms like "veggie burger" and "tofu sausage" will remain ...

Revolt in BBB party: 60 prominent figures want Mona Keijzer back

Sixty prominent members of the BBB party have sent a formal letter to the party's board demanding the immediate return of former Deputy Prime Minister Mona Keijzer. The group is calling for independen...

Iran: Over 500 missiles fired since war with US and Israel

Iran claims to have launched over 500 missiles and at least 2,000 drones since the beginning of its conflict with the United States and Israel. According to the Fars news agency, approximately 40 perc...

Mayor Wienen: Support for Haarlem refugees remains 'responsible' despite budget cuts

Mayor Jos Wienen stated that refugees in Haarlem continue to receive sufficient support for their asylum applications and integration, despite national budget cuts. This response follows concerns rais...

Experts surprised by cabinet response to US VAT software: ‘Distraction’

Experts are criticizing the Dutch government's decision to hire an American software company to manage VAT collection, calling the official justifications a diversionary maneuver. While State Secretar...

Netherlands works with other countries on asylum seeker return hubs

The Netherlands is collaborating with a group of EU countries, including Austria, Greece, Germany, and Denmark, to establish return hubs for rejected asylum seekers outside of the European Union. Mini...

Build, build, build: Hundreds of new homes per year in Velsen

The municipality of Velsen has prioritized housing and livability in its 2022-2026 council program. Since 2022, 530 new homes have been completed, with an additional 1,250 units planned for the coming...

15,000 cruise passengers and 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf

Approximately 15,000 cruise passengers and 20,000 seafarers are currently stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The United Nations' International Maritime Organi...

Trump wants to be involved in appointing new Iranian Ayatollah

U.S. President Donald Trump told Axios that he wants to be personally involved in the selection of Iran's next Supreme Leader. While acknowledging Mojtaba Khamenei as the most likely successor, Trump ...

Haarlem has the best climate policy in the Netherlands according to the Climate Alliance. BUCH municipalities also score relatively high

Haarlem has been recognized by the Climate Alliance as having the best climate policy in the Netherlands during the 'De Toekomst Telt' conference. The BUCH municipalities also received high scores, po...

‘Does anyone care about noise and shadow flicker?’ Large turnout at meeting against Schoteroog wind turbines

Residents of Haarlem-Noord gathered at the Haarlemsche Jachtclub on Schoteroog to voice their concerns about the planned installation of wind turbines in the area. The meeting was well-attended by loc...

Hermans refuses to yield to opposition over deductible hike

Dutch Healthcare Minister Sophie Hermans has rejected opposition requests to reconsider the planned increase of the healthcare deductible. During a budget debate, she maintained her position despite c...

Mainline Foundation, dedicated to drug users' welfare, to close after funding cut: ‘We are needed now more than ever’

Royal Family notably absent from start of Winter Paralympics

It remains unclear if King Willem-Alexander or other members of the Dutch Royal Family will attend the Paralympic Winter Games in Italy to support the nation's athletes. Advocacy groups have expressed...

Van Weel: Netherlands on alert for Iranian cyberattacks

Justice Minister David van Weel stated that the Dutch government is on high alert for potential Iranian cyberattacks following a meeting with EU justice ministers. The minister declined to specify whe...

Speed limit reduced to 30 km/h at thirteen dangerous locations

Starting March 11, the municipality of Beverwijk will reduce the maximum speed limit to 30 kilometers per hour at thirteen high-risk traffic locations. This initiative aims to enhance road safety in a...

‘Dubai pays me in opportunities and lifestyle’: influencers defend their stay in the Gulf State despite war

Thousands of German students protest against conscription law

Approximately 50,000 students across Germany took to the streets on Thursday to protest against a new conscription law. The demonstrations occurred nationwide as young people voiced their opposition t...

Iranians in The Hague call for attention to situation in their country

On Thursday afternoon, dozens of Iranians gathered in The Hague to protest against the current Iranian regime. The demonstrators assembled near the British embassy to raise awareness about the situati...

Druzhba oil pipeline may be out of service for another six weeks

The Druzhba oil pipeline, which transports Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia through Ukraine, is expected to remain out of service for four to six weeks following damage. Ukrainian President Volodym...

Is it wise to look to Groningen again in the gas crisis? This is what the gas expert says

Following a 67 percent increase in gas prices due to Middle East unrest, the Dutch House of Representatives is considering resuming gas drilling in Groningen. Expert Martien Visser addresses key quest...

Repatriation flight from Oman also on Saturday

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has arranged a third repatriation flight for stranded citizens, scheduled for this Saturday. In collaboration with Corendon, the flight will transport passengers ...

UK sends more fighter jets to Middle East

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the United Kingdom is sending four additional Typhoon fighter jets to Qatar. The deployment is part of an effort to ensure the safety and protection ...