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More seniors receive supplementary benefits due to lower state pension: 'A struggle'

The number of elderly people in the Netherlands with incomplete state pensions is increasing, often due to time spent living or working abroad. The Sociale Verzekeringsbank reports that managing the r...

Ministry: Haarlem must accommodate 891 asylum seekers

The municipality of Haarlem is required to provide 891 asylum seeker reception places by mid-2025 based on population and wealth metrics. This mandate follows the Distribution Act, which the Dutch cab...

Just try finding a suitable location for psychiatric and addicted people, says HVO-Querido director: 'We are less tolerant'

Oil prices rise sharply on Middle East unrest

Oil prices surged on Monday, recording their largest daily gain in four years as a result of US and Israeli military strikes on Iran. This significant increase is expected to lead to higher gasoline p...

Costs of stranded package travelers in Middle East reimbursed by fund

Package travelers stranded in the Middle East will have their additional expenses reimbursed by the Calamity Fund due to the ongoing armed conflict in the region. The fund officially declared a calami...

France, Germany and UK prepared for defensive action against Iran

The leaders of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have issued a joint statement expressing their readiness to take necessary and proportional defensive actions against Iran. The E3 nations aim to...

Starmer: US may use British bases against Iranian missiles

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has granted the United States permission to use British military bases for defensive operations against Iranian missiles. These operations will target missile stora...

Dutch consulate in Erbil, Iraq advises avoiding hotels

The Dutch consulate in Erbil, Iraq, has issued an urgent advisory warning people to avoid hotels in the city due to potential security threats. The warning follows unconfirmed reports of possible atta...

US: Iranian Revolutionary Guard headquarters destroyed

The United States military reports it has destroyed the headquarters of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in Tehran. Starting Saturday morning, the U.S. and Israel have launched joint strikes against Ir...

EU ministers: Middle East escalation must be prevented

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, representing the 27 EU foreign ministers, stated on Sunday that events in Iran must not be allowed to escalate. She warned that such an escalation could bring unpr...

Von der Leyen: Turkey wants to mediate in Middle East conflict

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that Turkey is willing to mediate in the Middle East conflict. She welcomed Turkey's commitment to finding a peaceful solution and emphasiz...

Do you think we'll make it?

The author reflects on Dutch politician Rob Jetten's potential as a future Prime Minister after seeing his image in the morning newspaper. While the writer is uncertain about Jetten's character and le...

Between Art and Choice with Juliet Broersen (Volt) and Sytze Rijpkema (Ja21)

Political candidates Juliet Broersen (Volt) and Sytze Rijpkema (JA21) participated in the program 'Tussen Kunst en Kies' at the STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam to create street art reflecting their politic...

Foreign Ministry now also issues negative travel advice for Bahrain

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has upgraded the travel advice for Bahrain to 'red,' advising against all travel due to significant security risks. The ministry warned that the situation is too ...

Dancing on Dam Square over the death of the ayatollah: ‘He is a monster, and he is in the ground’

Hundreds of Iranians gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the reported death of Ayatollah Khamenei. Participants expressed relief and joy, with some stating they had be...

Hezbollah supporters commemorate Khamenei and vow revenge

Thousands of Hezbollah supporters gathered in Beirut on Sunday to mourn the death of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike in Tehran on Saturday morning. The marchers expressed t...

Trump says Iranian leaders want to talk and he does too

President Donald Trump stated in an interview that Iranian leaders are interested in dialogue and expressed his willingness to participate in talks. Reports from Oman indicate that Iran is open to de-...

Protest march against housing shortage: You can't live in bullshit

Protesters in Amsterdam held a "Wooncrisis City Sightseeing Tour" march to demonstrate against the housing crisis, high rents, and building vacancies. The march highlighted the contrast between 22,000...

'Stupid mistake' led to Khamenei assassination: how secret operation suddenly gathered pace

The liquidation of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran was reportedly triggered by tactical mistakes made by his inner circle, according to Israeli officials. The secret operation accelerated...

KLM suspends flights to Dubai and Saudi Arabia until Thursday

KLM has cancelled all flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until Thursday due to escalating conflict in the Middle East. The decision follows recent attacks on Iran and subsequent retaliatory actions,...

KLM suspends flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam until Thursday March 5

KLM has suspended flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until March 5 due to security concerns following regional conflict involving Iran. The airline is prioritizing passenger safety and is currently ...

Iranian-Dutch on Dam Square: ‘These are the regime's final days. Finally, it’s happening’

Are the Haarlem council elections actually parking referendum 2.0?

The upcoming council elections in Haarlem are being influenced by parking activists who emerged after the 2024 referendum on paid parking. These groups are active on social media, making the expansion...

Prime Minister Netanyahu: painful days for Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for the families of victims following Iranian attacks, describing the current period as "painful days" for the country. In a video message, ...

US military denies aircraft carrier Lincoln was hit

The United States military has denied claims from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard that the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln was struck by ballistic missiles. While Iran reported a successful attac...

Involve the international community in the future of Iran

The article discusses a scenario involving the death of Ayatollah Khamenei following Israeli-American military action and the potential for a new era in Iran. It emphasizes the hope that the internati...

Von der Leyen: Iran must stop nuclear missile program

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for Iran to terminate its military nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Following a discussion with the Emir of Qatar, she also emphasi...

US: Three American service members killed in operation against Iran

Three American soldiers were killed and five others seriously injured during operations involving Iran on Sunday. According to U.S. Central Command, several other service members also sustained minor ...

Former Iranian President Ahmadinejad also dead, state news agency reports

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has reportedly been killed in airstrikes conducted by the United States and Israel, according to an Iranian state news agency. The report states he was at ...

Iran's interim leadership at work, says defiant president

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that the country's interim administration is operational and warned that the military will destroy enemy bases across the region. He stated that these bas...