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Trump and Xi meeting ends after more than two hours

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a meeting in Beijing that lasted over two hours on Thursday. The leaders discussed key issues including trade relations and the s...

Most proxy votes in Nieuw-West; stricter rules would be bad for turnout

Proxy voting in Amsterdam is most common in districts with low turnout, such as Nieuw-West, Noord, and Zuidoost, where it is often used by migrant communities. While the system faces scrutiny due to i...

Council wants to scrap ‘very dangerous U-turn’ from Kleine Houtweg plans

A narrow majority of the Haarlem City Council supports plans to green and narrow the Kleine Houtweg but has rejected a proposed 180-degree U-turn on the Kamperlaan. Council members labeled the U-turn ...

Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen to chair national task force on steel slag

Mayor Jos Wienen of Haarlem has been appointed as the national chairman of the Taskforce for Existing Applications of Steel Slag. In this new role, announced by State Secretary Annet Bertram, Wienen w...

Seven thousand Velsen residents invited to major biennial poll

The municipality of Velsen is inviting 7,000 residents to participate in its large biennial survey to gather feedback on local matters. The poll addresses various topics, including car accessibility a...

Kyiv Mayor: Major attack on capital

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that the Ukrainian capital is under a major Russian attack involving drones and ballistic missiles. The mayor announced the strikes on Telegram as the city faced t...

Trump and Xi start meeting in Beijing with handshake

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday to begin a high-level summit. The two leaders are scheduled to discuss several international issues, including ...

Minister: Cuba has completely run out of diesel and fuel oil

Cuba has completely run out of diesel and fuel oil, leading to the worst power outages in Havana in decades. The country's Minister of Energy and Mining attributed the crisis to a US blockade that has...

Concerns about safety and concrete agreements regarding Tolweg asylum center: 'What if ten years is not enough?'

The municipalities of Heemskerk and Uitgeest have drafted an agreement with the COA for an asylum seekers' center on Tolweg. While local politicians generally support the plan, they have expressed con...

Bloemendaal scraps monument maintenance subsidies: 'This is unavoidable'

The municipality of Bloemendaal will terminate subsidies for the maintenance of municipal monuments starting January 1, 2027. Most local political parties support the decision, viewing it as a necessa...

'We are in a remarkably good position,' says finance alderman, but Velsen budget back in the red next year

The municipality of Velsen has reported its first positive financial balance in years, suggesting that additional budget cuts may not be necessary. However, local officials remain cautious as the budg...

Who will join the new Pro Amsterdam and D66 administration? Rumored names for Amsterdam’s new deputy mayors

Body of second missing US soldier found in Morocco

The body of a second American soldier who went missing during a military exercise in Morocco in early May has been recovered. The Moroccan armed forces confirmed the discovery of the remains following...

UAE denies reports of secret Netanyahu visit

The United Arab Emirates has denied reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently made a secret visit to the country. This statement contradicts claims from the Israeli Prime Ministe...

Jetten: Islands can be a model in the energy transition

Minister Rob Jetten stated that the six Caribbean islands within the Kingdom of the Netherlands can serve as models for a successful energy transition. He noted that Aruba's current focus on gas as an...

Riot police with water cannon on the scene in Loosdrecht

Police ordered protesters in Loosdrecht to disperse on Wednesday evening after the demonstration turned hostile and fireworks were set off. A mobile unit equipped with a water cannon was deployed to t...

Dutch cabinet seeks solution for Palestinian asylum seekers with asylum in Greece

The Dutch government is seeking a solution for Palestinian asylum seekers who have already been granted asylum in Greece but are reapplying in the Netherlands. While a small group is being returned to...

Another protest in Loosdrecht, but further from reception center

Dozens of people in Loosdrecht gathered on Wednesday evening to protest the emergency asylum seeker shelter located in the local town hall. Due to an emergency ordinance and a designated safety risk z...

Lebanon: Israel destroyed thousands of homes since start of ceasefire

The Lebanese national research institute reports that Israel has destroyed or damaged over 10,000 homes in Lebanon since the ceasefire began on April 17. According to the government organization, 5,38...

VNG seeks emergency talks with cabinet over 'terror' at asylum center protests

The Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG) has requested an emergency meeting with the Dutch cabinet to address riots and intimidation occurring during protests against asylum seeker housing....

VVD wants action against far-right group in Loosdrecht

The Dutch VVD party is calling for cabinet intervention against a far-right group accused of hijacking local protests against asylum seeker centers, specifically citing a recent incident in Loosdrecht...

Jetten to discuss Insiya kidnapping with Indian PM Modi, Netherlands sends delegation to India

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten will discuss the kidnapping case of Insiya with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the Netherlands this weekend. The Dutch government is also sendi...

Installation of new Heemstede administration possible as early as June 8. ‘Talks with formateur proceeded expeditiously’

The formation of a new municipal government in Heemstede is moving faster than expected, with the installation of the new college potentially occurring on June 8. The political parties D66, VVD, and P...

These seniors in Amsterdam North tell the municipality what can be improved in their neighborhood: ‘It is important to make our voices heard’

Antique market spared: early stall setup allowed again

The antiques market in Haarlem is permitted to resume setting up stalls on Friday afternoons after a brief ban was overturned. Local political parties had intervened to question the sudden rule change...

Government at wits' end: is Russia behind the fierce anti-asylum center protests in Loosdrecht and elsewhere? 'At least not all racists'

The Dutch government is struggling to address a wave of intense anti-asylum seeker demonstrations in Loosdrecht and other areas involving a diverse mix of far-right groups, rioters, and concerned loca...

Middle fingers and insults for emergency shelter supporters in Loosdrecht day after riots: 'Why don't you take them in yourselves?'

Tensions persisted in Loosdrecht the day after riots occurred near an emergency shelter, with supporters of the facility facing verbal abuse and hostility from opponents. Local authorities, including ...

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Emergency order around Loosdrecht town hall

An emergency ordinance has been implemented in part of Loosdrecht, specifically restricting access to the area surrounding the town hall. Individuals are only permitted in the vicinity if they can pro...

OPEC expects lower oil demand due to higher prices

OPEC has lowered its global oil demand forecast for the year, citing significant price increases for crude oil. These rising costs are primarily driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.