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Cuba charges six after intercepting speedboat from US

Cuban authorities have charged six crew members of a U.S. speedboat following an interception by the coast guard last week. The vessel was stopped after a gunfight at sea, according to a statement fro...

Iranian Ayatollah Khamenei to be buried in hometown Mashhad

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be buried in his hometown of Mashhad following his death in bombings carried out by Israel and the United States on Saturday. Khamenei had served as t...

Rogier Havelaar’s CDA well-received by entrepreneurs during election debate

Jetten shows his teeth during international debut: ‘Orbán will have to deal with my sexuality’

Rob Jetten made his international debut in Brussels, representing the Netherlands with a strong pro-European message. He took a firm stance on the EU budget and stated that Hungarian Prime Minister Vi...

Netherlands not on track with EU border system implementation

Minister of Asylum and Migration Bart van den Brink announced that the Netherlands is currently behind schedule in implementing a new European border control system. During a parliamentary debate, the...

Between Art and Choice with Zita Pels (GroenLinks) and Daan Wijnants (VVD)

Amsterdam political party leaders Zita Pels and Daan Wijnants participated in the Tussen Kunst en Kies series at the STRAAT Museum to express their political ideals through street art. The program is ...

Amsterdam’s Iranians navigate between celebration and mourning: ‘After partying, I cried’

'Zandvoort is really different,' say Bentveld residents. They would rather vote in Bloemendaal.

Residents of Bentveld have expressed a feeling of political disconnect from their municipality of Zandvoort ahead of the March 18 elections. Many locals indicated they would prefer to vote in neighbor...

Party for the Animals new in Castricum, opposes building on every corner: 'When space is gone, it’s gone. We’re crazy if we don’t take nature into account'

The Partij voor de Dieren is participating in the municipal elections in Castricum for the first time, focusing on nature conservation and animal welfare. The party advocates for limiting urban develo...

Angry neighbors turn against Aalsmeer data center: ‘We are not stupid’

Residents in Aalsmeer are protesting the planned construction of a data center, citing concerns over noise pollution, water usage, and environmental damage. Although a permit was automatically granted...

Digital backlogs at Tax Administration as hundreds of civil servants strike

The Dutch Tax Office is experiencing digital queues for 2025 income tax filings and longer wait times for phone support. These delays are being caused by high user volume and strikes involving hundred...

Tea with Guus Oesterreicher (50PLUS): Making life pleasant for people under 50 too

Guus Oesterreicher, the 50PLUS party leader for Amsterdam's municipal elections, aims to improve city safety, increase police presence, and appoint an Alderman for the Elderly. He emphasizes that his ...

Iranian media: Assembly of Experts building bombed

A building belonging to Iran's Assembly of Experts has reportedly been bombed by Israel and the United States following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The 88-member council of the...

Nasrah Habiballah steps down as Israel correspondent for NOS

Nasrah Habiballah is stepping down as the Israel and Palestinian Territories correspondent for the Dutch broadcaster NOS. She will remain in her role until May to allow the organization time to find a...

Amsterdam children with mobility issues can now use multiple modes of transport

Velsen takes legal action to reopen lock route; Rijkswaterstaat refuses due to construction and safety concerns

The municipality of Velsen is taking legal action against Rijkswaterstaat to force the reopening of the car route over the North Sea Canal sluices. Local officials argue that the route must be reopene...

Lieve was abandoned as a baby 22 years ago in De Pijp

Lieve, who was abandoned as a newborn in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood 22 years ago, is searching for her identity in a new podcast series by AT5. The series explores her personal journey alongside...

Schalkwijk definitely won't get school gardens after Poelpolder complex closure: 'Too scattered'

Haarlem's Schalkwijk district will not receive new school gardens following the closure of the Poelpolder complex in 2022. Alderman Robbert Berkhout announced that no suitable locations were found tha...

Wilders refuses to comment on leaked texts about ‘debate excuse’: ‘Messages were private’

PVV leader Geert Wilders has declined to comment on leaked private messages between him and former party colleague Gidi Markuszower. Wilders stated that he would not respond to private communications ...

'The sound is bone-chilling and unlike anything else': footballer Pelle van Amersfoort sees Iranian missiles flying over his home

Dutch footballer Pelle van Amersfoort, who plays for the Qatari club Al Shahania, witnessed Iranian missiles being intercepted over his home during recent attacks in the Middle East. Residents have be...

Civil servants protest in The Hague over lack of pay rise

Approximately 3,000 Dutch civil servants demonstrated in The Hague on Tuesday to protest the lack of salary increases and inflation correction in their collective labor agreement. The FNV trade union ...

New minister admits ‘struggling’ with response to Iran war: This is his dilemma

Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen acknowledged that the cabinet is struggling to formulate a response to the conflict in Iran. During his first appearance in the House of Representatives, h...

Automobiel provides free transport for disabled voters to Haarlem polling stations during elections

The transport service Automobiel will provide free transportation for voters with disabilities to polling stations in Haarlem on election day. This service will be available on Wednesday, March 18, be...

Ukraine reports new damage to Druzhba oil pipeline

Ukraine's Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal reported serious damage and a fire at the Druzhba oil pipeline following a Russian attack. The pipeline is used to transport Russian oil to several countries, i...

Energy agency stands ready to stabilize oil market after price rise

The International Energy Agency (IEA) is prepared to intervene and stabilize the global oil market following price increases driven by the conflict in the Middle East. Member countries currently hold ...

Red Cross scales up in Middle East

The Red Cross is significantly expanding its emergency aid and search teams across the Middle East due to the recent escalation of violence. Help operations are currently underway in Iran, Israel, and...

Hezbollah warns of open war with Israel

Hezbollah has warned that Israel's expanding ground operations and continued strikes in southern Lebanon could lead to a new open war between the two parties. The statement follows increased Israeli m...

KLM flies to Middle East to pick up stranded travelers

KLM is operating a flight to the Middle East on Tuesday evening to evacuate Dutch citizens stranded due to the conflict involving Iran. Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen announced the mission but did not...

March for women's safety in seaside resort Zandvoort: 'This affects everyone, not just women'

Residents and local politicians in Zandvoort are organizing a march on March 8, International Women's Day, to advocate for women's safety. The event aims to raise awareness about the lack of safety wo...

KLM flies to Middle East to pick up stranded travelers

KLM is operating a flight to repatriate 83 Dutch citizens stranded in the Middle East due to ongoing regional conflict. Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen confirmed the mission, noting that thousa...