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Alderman: Consequences of prolonged elevator failures 'unacceptable' but landlords responsible

Amsterdam Alderman Zita Pels has labeled long-term elevator malfunctions in apartment buildings as unacceptable after a resident missed chemotherapy due to a broken lift. While the city maintains that...

Pump prices skyrocket due to Middle East unrest

Fuel prices in the Netherlands have increased following unrest in the Middle East, with gasoline prices rising by 3.3 cents and diesel by 9.5 cents. Market experts predict that these prices will conti...

European gas price rises another 16 percent due to Middle East unrest

European gas prices rose by 16 percent on Tuesday morning, reaching over 51 euros per megawatt-hour at the Amsterdam gas exchange. The price surge is attributed to ongoing geopolitical unrest in the M...

Hezbollah reports attack on Israeli bases

Hezbollah reported carrying out attacks on three Israeli bases as a retaliation for previous Israeli strikes on targets in Lebanon. The Lebanese organization described the initial Israeli actions as c...

Witkoff criticizes Iran's stance in negotiations

U.S. negotiator Steve Witkoff expressed surprise at Iran's stance during nuclear program negotiations, noting that Iranian officials immediately claimed an inalienable right to enrich nuclear fuel. In...

Oil prices continue to rise amid Middle East unrest

Oil prices continued to rise on Tuesday due to escalating conflict in the Middle East, including Israeli attacks on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The price surge is further driven by reports of Irania...

SportDaad misses action in Haarlem parties' sports plans: ‘They stick to generalities’

The Haarlem lobby group SportDaad expressed disappointment with the sports platforms of 17 local political parties, citing a lack of cohesion and concrete actions in their election programs. The group...

Netanyahu: war with Iran will not last forever

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in a Fox News interview that the conflict with Iran will not be endless, though it may continue for some time. He described the war as a potential gate...

Turkish mosques postpone prayer on election night: Don't choose between faith and civic duty

To accommodate municipal elections falling during Ramadan, Turkish mosques in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands are delaying their night prayer by one hour. This initiative aims to allow congregant...

Turkish mosques postpone prayer on election night: "Don't choose between faith and civic duty"

Several Turkish mosques in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands are delaying their night prayers by one hour on election night to allow worshippers to vote before polls close. This initiative aims to ...

US: Revolutionary Guard command posts destroyed

US Central Command announced that the US military has destroyed Iranian Revolutionary Guard command posts, missile launch sites, and military airports. The operations also targeted Iranian air defense...

Fire at US Embassy in Riyadh after drone attack

The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense reported that the U.S. embassy in Riyadh was struck by two drones. The attack resulted in a small fire and minor material damage to the facility.

Fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan continues

Journalists reported multiple explosions and gunfire in Kabul on Tuesday as fighting between Afghan and Pakistani forces continued. The Afghan Defense Minister confirmed that clashes were ongoing, wit...

Cyclists’ Union wants more 30 km/h streets: ‘Velsen is lagging behind’

Han van Spanje of the Fietsersbond Velsen is urging the municipality of Velsen to accelerate the implementation of 30 km/h zones to match the progress of neighboring areas. He claims that Velsen is cu...

Toos & Henk - March 3

Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through the daily 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. These illustrations are published every Monday through Saturday.

Melania chairs UN Security Council as first first lady

Melania Trump has become the first first lady to preside over a United Nations Security Council meeting. In her opening remarks, she expressed her condolences to the families of those who have sacrifi...

Videos of Clintons' statements about Epstein released

A US House of Representatives investigative committee has released video footage of testimonies given by former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton regarding Jeffrey Epstein. The statements wer...

Trump to attend Correspondents' Dinner for first time as president

Donald Trump will attend the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner for the first time as president. This appearance marks the end of his years-long boycott of the event for reporters.

Americans have become fearful, observes Ian Kenny of the John Adams Institute

What is the value of the district committee? Opinions are divided

Angelo Delsen, SP leader: ‘If I didn’t know GroenLinks was lying, I would have voted for them’

Rubio: Hope Iranians can overthrow the government

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed his hope that the Iranian people will be able to overthrow their current government. He emphasized that the nation poses a significant risk under its exis...

Election debate focuses on affordable housing: ‘Students can earn an extra 1000 euros this way’

Ministry: Iranian refugees not being sent back to Iran for now

The Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security has announced a suspension of decisions on asylum applications from Iranian nationals. This policy pause ensures that Iranian refugees will not be forcibly r...

Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatens force in Strait of Hormuz

A commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard has reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to traffic. He warned that any ships attempting to pass through the waterway will be set on fire, acco...

Cyprus issued yellow travel advisory after drone attack

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated the travel advice for Cyprus to yellow following a drone attack in the region. This designation indicates increased safety risks and warns travelers t...

Revolutionary Guard warns: Enemies not safe even at home

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has vowed to take revenge following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. A commander stated on state television that enemies will no longer be safe anywhere in the wo...

Local lead candidates see decline in municipal council quality

Local lead candidates in the Netherlands expressed concern over the declining quality of municipal councils during a debate in Nieuwspoort. Richard de Mos of Hart voor Den Haag suggested that low comp...

Iranian President: We will not remain silent after attacks on school and hospital

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran will not remain silent or yield to crimes following alleged U.S. and Israeli attacks on a school and hospital in the country. He called on the inte...

All voting passes should have been delivered by now

Amsterdam residents who have not received or have lost their voting passes for the March 18 municipal elections can now apply for a replacement. Requests must be submitted by March 13 via the municipa...