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Will PRO choose influence or ideals in Brussels? Merger party must show its colors in Europe

The Dutch political party PRO is deciding whether to join the European Greens or the Party of European Socialists to meet new European regulations. Party leadership prefers the social democrats for th...

Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder arrested at protest against Netanyahu

Actresses Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were arrested during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu near the United Nations headquarters in New York. The demonstration, orga...

Hackers shutting down our power? Not far-fetched at all, according to professor: It is relatively simple

Professor Anja Shortland warns that hackers, particularly those operating from countries like Russia, pose a significant threat to the national power grid. She cautions that it is relatively easy for ...

Cabinet wants to mandate winter gas storage for suppliers

The Dutch government intends to shift the responsibility for winter gas storage from public authorities to commercial gas suppliers by 2028. Additionally, the cabinet plans to advocate for the removal...

Netherlands pays for expensive gas storage, cabinet wants to share costs more fairly

The Dutch government is aiming to reform gas storage cost distribution to ensure that domestic consumers do not disproportionately pay for reserves that benefit other European nations. Officials plan ...

Reader survey shows: strong support for farmers and home seekers, little for politics

A survey indicates that approximately two-thirds of the Dutch population lacks confidence in the government's handling of the nitrogen crisis. While politicians face widespread distrust, farmers and h...

Remarkable: Marechaussee joins riot police around Netherlands-Germany match

Members of the Royal Marechaussee are supporting police forces around the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam during the match between the Netherlands and Germany. This deployment is primarily intended a...

Men thought they had a 'date' with a 15-year-old girl, but were forced to drive around for hours and withdraw money: Prosecution demands 4 years against brothers for extortion

Brothers Trevor and Anoear P. face four-year prison sentences for allegedly extorting men who were lured into meeting under the pretense of a date with a 15-year-old girl. The victims were held captiv...

Minister Van Weel profusely apologizes as opposition rages over ‘misleading’ information

Justice Minister David van Weel narrowly survived a parliamentary emergency debate after apologizing for providing inaccurate information regarding police investigation figures. While the minister mai...

Prime Minister's Jetten cabinet in trouble: did Van Weel sweep something under the rug?

Minister of Justice David van Weel successfully survived a parliamentary debate regarding accusations that he misled the House of Representatives over police investigation data. Despite offering multi...

8-year prison sentence demanded on appeal in major Amsterdam cocaine case Cherokee, linked to 'Bolle Jos'

Prosecutors are seeking prison sentences of up to eight years for seven suspects in the Cherokee cocaine trafficking and money laundering case. The legal proceedings are linked to the fugitive crimina...

Banned journalists allowed back into White House hours after being denied entry

The White House has allowed several journalists back onto the premises after initially denying them entry despite a federal court order. The access was restored following a legal dispute over the admi...

Wordplay to avoid ruffling SGP feathers: how abortion complicates a budget deal

Budget negotiations for the Dutch minority government are becoming increasingly complex as the SGP reportedly seeks concessions related to abortion. While the topic has re-emerged as a political point...

Macklemore announces Free Palestine tour following controversy over Ed Sheeran tour

Macklemore has announced a new concert series titled the Free Palestine tour after being removed from Ed Sheeran's tour due to his pro-Palestinian remarks. The rapper stated the tour serves as a respo...

Flexible usage and occasional power outages must become the new normal

The Netherlands is experiencing severe electrical grid congestion, leading to calls for more flexible energy consumption habits to prevent system overload. Experts suggest that households and business...

Parties in Parliament raise the question: who will then represent the voice of ON!

The Dutch parliament discussed Minister Rianne Letschert's plan to revoke the broadcasting license of Ongehoord Nederland due to management failures. While most parties support the move, concerns were...

Ah, not the attacks by teenagers and far-right mobs, but the iftars are the problem

Granting prisoners more than two extra weeks of sentence reduction? State Secretary does not rule it out

State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen has acknowledged that the current two-week sentence reduction for prisoners in the Netherlands may be extended to 40 days due to critical prison overcrowding. The g...

Dutch parliament concerned about energy bills, but gas tax cannot be lowered

Dutch lawmakers are concerned about rising energy costs leaving many households in poverty but face a major obstacle in providing relief. A potential reduction in gas taxes is blocked by a previous ag...

Experts warn of sharp diesel price hike if Trump proceeds with export ban

The Trump administration is considering a diesel export ban to combat high domestic prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Experts warn that this policy would intensify global fuel shortages, fur...

People with small debts must be reached sooner to prevent worse outcomes

The Dutch government is investing 20 million euros to improve early intervention for households with minor debts by prioritizing personal contact over written notices. While the initiative aims to rea...

Cabinet sees no reason for a total ban on camera glasses for now

The Dutch government has rejected a national ban on camera glasses, arguing that existing privacy laws and house rules are sufficient to regulate their use. Officials are currently awaiting a European...

Hand in your fireworks anonymously on Friday, October 2

Following a nationwide ban on most fireworks in the Netherlands that took effect on August 1, residents are invited to surrender illegal fireworks anonymously and for free on October 2. This initiativ...

Minister pleased with massive residential towers near Arena: "Excellent accessible location"

Housing Minister Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan and Amsterdam officials have officially marked the construction start of Eleven Square, a major development near the Johan Cruijff Arena. The project will...

If you want start-ups, then help them: Minister Herbert puts demands on the table in Brussels

Dutch Minister Heleen Herbert is calling on the European Commission to relax state aid rules that currently prevent governments from subsidizing promising start-ups. Supported by ten other EU member s...

US-China trade truce extended by two months

The United States and China have extended their existing trade truce by two months to allow more time for potential negotiations. Despite the extension, the nations remain divided over import tariffs ...

Judge orders Trump to reinstate press pass for banned reporter

A judge has ordered the immediate reinstatement of press credentials for journalists from CNN, MS Now, and Politico after ruling the previous ban unconstitutional. The court found that the administrat...

Owners must microchip their cats starting in 2028

Starting January 2028, a mandatory microchipping requirement for newly born cats will take effect in the Netherlands to help reunite lost pets with their owners. The government expects owners to cover...

Balans takes legal action against the State over the problem of school absenteeism: "More appropriate education needed"

The parents' association Balans is taking the Dutch State to court, arguing that the government has failed to guarantee the right to education for children who are currently falling out of the school ...

Female MPs seek end to deepfake porn with new plan: 'Feels like digital rape'

Fifteen female members of the Dutch parliament from across the political spectrum have joined forces to combat the rise of illegal deepfake pornography. The group intends to develop a plan to better p...