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‘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 ...

Coffee with Heemstede councilors on International Women's Day

Heemstede municipal council members will host a coffee event for female residents at Theater De Luifel this Sunday to mark International Women's Day. The meeting, scheduled from 10:30 to 12:00, aims t...

Sources: Israel to attack rocket sites deep underground

Israel is reportedly entering a new phase of its conflict with Iran by targeting rocket storage facilities located deep underground. According to sources speaking to Reuters, the military plans to bom...

Council candidate Mertcan Dilber (19) misses the youth perspective in Beverwijk: 'I want to represent that voice'

Mertcan Dilber, a 19-year-old Artificial Intelligence student at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, is running for local council in Beverwijk representing the party Samen Lokaal Beverwijk. He aims to p...

Hamer: Cabinet must do more to combat violence against women

Mariëtte Hamer, the Dutch Government Commissioner for sexual misconduct, has called on the cabinet to increase efforts and funding to combat violence against women. She argues that the current coalit...

Eva de Raadt from Haarlem named Football Alderman of the Netherlands

Eva de Raadt, an alderman from Haarlem, has been named the Football Alderman of the Netherlands by the KNVB. The jury recognized her achievements in creating innovative football fields and providing s...

No social or elderly housing added in Bloemendaal: Previous council term fails to meet goal

Bloemendaal failed to meet its goal of adding social and elderly housing during the past four-year council term, as no new units were completed. While several construction projects are currently under...

Rutte: Freeing up Patriots via Ukrainian drone aid to Gulf States

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte suggested that Ukrainian expertise in countering Iranian drones could help Middle Eastern allies free up Patriot air defense systems. These interceptor missiles are c...

Israel advises residents of southern Beirut neighborhoods to leave

The Israeli military has ordered residents in the southern suburbs of Beirut to evacuate the area immediately. Following the directive, numerous people have already begun to flee the region, according...

StemWijzer voting tool for municipal elections completed over a million times

The StemWijzer voting aid for the Dutch municipal elections has been completed more than one million times since its launch two weeks ago. Developed by ProDemos for 258 municipalities, the tool featur...

EU and Gulf states condemn Iranian attacks, call for them to stop

EU foreign ministers and the Gulf Cooperation Council have issued a joint statement condemning Iran's unjustified attacks on Gulf states. They warned that these actions threaten regional and global se...

Haarlemmermeer must speed up Bolstoren apartment complex permit: 'Frustrating it took so long'

The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has until the end of April to decide on a permit for converting the historic Bolstoren in Nieuw-Vennep into an apartment complex. This deadline was established durin...

Travelers pay top price: direct flights to Far East nearly unaffordable

Direct flight prices to Far East destinations like Bangkok and Singapore have skyrocketed, with tickets often costing between 2,000 and 3,000 euros. This price surge is attributed to reduced capacity ...

Court acquits FvD MP Gideon van Meijeren of incitement

The Court of Appeal in The Hague has acquitted Forum for Democracy MP Gideon van Meijeren of charges of incitement. Van Meijeren had previously been sentenced to community service for public remarks s...

Amsterdam Red Light District business owners: Do not implement coffeeshop ban for foreigners

Entrepreneurs and residents in Amsterdam's Red Light District have urged the city council not to implement a ban on foreign tourists in coffeeshops. They warn that the proposed measure would lead to a...

Sneevliet Committee holds commemoration for resistance fighters at Westerveld cemetery again this year

The Sneevliet Commemoration Committee is organizing a memorial service on April 12 for revolutionary socialist resistance fighters executed during World War II. The event will take place at the Wester...

Mayor closes home on Archipelstraat after explosion

Mayor Jos Wienen has closed a residence on Archipelstraat in Haarlem following a series of incidents, including an explosion, to restore public order. The residents have been relocated while police in...

Haarlem council committee members set for 30 percent pay raise: 'Better reflects the weight of the work'

The Haarlem city council is considering a 30 percent pay increase for committee members to better reflect the demands of their work. If approved during Thursday's meeting, compensation will rise to 22...

Iran state media: War death toll rises to 1,230

Iranian state news agency Tasnim reports that 1,230 people have been killed following attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran. The military actions against the country have been ongoing since ...

Wendy and Frank still unable to leave Qatar as loud explosions are heard

Wendy and Frank Hoorn from Haarlem have been stranded in Doha, Qatar, for nearly a week due to airspace closures caused by regional conflict. While the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs organizes repa...

Heavy explosions in Qatar's capital

Heavy explosions have been reported in Doha, the capital of Qatar, as Iran targets the city with drones and missiles. Qatar's Ministry of Defense stated it is working to repel the attacks, which are r...

Moerdijk residents demand perspective and compensation from politicians

Residents of the village of Moerdijk met with the Dutch House of Representatives to demand clarity regarding the future and livability of their community. They advocated for financial compensation for...

Sri Lanka reports another Iranian navy ship approaching

A Sri Lankan minister reported that a second Iranian naval vessel is currently positioned just outside the country's territorial waters. This development follows the sinking of another Iranian warship...

Female judges discriminated against by lower salaries

The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights ruled that female judges in training were previously discriminated against by receiving lower salaries than their male counterparts. The institute declared t...