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Alleged Epstein victims to attend Trump's State of the Union

Alleged victims of late businessman Jeffrey Epstein attended President Donald Trump's State of the Union address after being invited by Democratic lawmakers. The women's presence was intended to highl...

Riot police intervene in protest against asylum center in Bleskensgraaf

Riot police intervened in the Dutch town of Bleskensgraaf during a protest against a proposed asylum seekers center that turned violent. Protesters targeted officers with stones, glass, and heavy fire...

Searches at Prince Andrew's former home completed

Police have concluded their searches at the former residence of Prince Andrew. The results of the investigation and what was found during the searches have not yet been disclosed.

Cabinet investigates ban on harmful insulation foam

The Dutch cabinet is exploring options to ban the use of UF-foam as an insulation material or to withdraw associated sustainability subsidies. This investigation follows health warnings from the GGD, ...

Rushed Senate vote prevents problems at IND

A hurried vote in the Dutch Senate has prevented significant implementation problems for the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). The agency, which processes asylum applications, relies on th...

Iran: Agreement with US within reach if diplomacy prioritized

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that a diplomatic agreement with the United States is within reach if diplomacy remains the priority. He emphasized Iran's desire for a fair deal in the ...

Lawmaker: 179 released under Venezuelan pardon law

Venezuelan authorities have released 179 prisoners and pardoned 3,000 individuals on bail under a new amnesty law. Jorge Arreaza, who oversees the process for parliament, reported these figures as the...

A minute of silence and an ambulance for Ukraine: ‘During the bombings, the children keep playing football’

Approximately one hundred people, primarily Ukrainian women, gathered on Tuesday evening to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The meeting included a minute of sile...

Louvre director resigns after high-profile robbery and strikes

Laurence des Cars has resigned as the president of the Louvre museum, with French President Emmanuel Macron accepting her resignation on Tuesday. The museum has recently faced significant challenges, ...

Iranian ambassador summoned after seizure of diplomatic shipment

The Iranian ambassador was summoned to the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday following Iran's seizure of a Dutch diplomatic shipment. The ministry described the incident as unacceptable and...

Number of new city council candidates falls slightly

The number of new candidates for the upcoming municipal elections in the Netherlands has slightly decreased compared to 2022. According to an ANP analysis of official candidate lists, approximately 59...

Man ordered to pay 302,000 euros for fraud during corona crisis

A 61-year-old man from Hillegom has been ordered to pay 302,000 euros to the Dutch state for fraud committed during the COVID-19 pandemic. He solicited donations for websites critical of government po...

Slovakia: Oil via Druzhba pipeline to resume Thursday

Slovakia expects to resume receiving Russian oil via the Druzhba pipeline this Thursday following repairs to the infrastructure. The supply line, which also serves Hungary and the Czech Republic, was ...

Cabinet plan to extend working life under fire from unions and opposition

The new Dutch cabinet's plan to raise the retirement age more quickly is facing strong opposition from labor unions and political parties. Unions have threatened protests if the proposal is not withdr...

Von der Leyen: there are other options for Ukraine loan

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed that Ukraine will receive a 90 billion euro loan from the European Union as promised by all 27 member states. During a press conference in ...

Ukraine: No truth to Russian claims about nuclear weapons

Ukraine has dismissed claims from Russia's foreign intelligence service that it is attempting to acquire nuclear weapons or components with assistance from the UK and France. Kremlin officials indicat...

'Coalition of the Willing' underscores support for Ukraine

The 'Coalition of the Willing' reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ukraine against Russia on the fourth anniversary of the 2022 invasion. Leading European allies pledged to continue providing mili...

EU Commissioner: Stripping Hungary's voting rights is up to member states

European Commissioner Michael McGrath stated that the decision to strip Hungary of its EU voting rights rests with member states rather than the European Commission. This follows Hungary's continued o...

Zelensky to run for second term if war is not over

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced he will run for a second term if the war with Russia is still ongoing at the time of the next election. He confirmed his candidacy during an interview ...

So-called academic Pieter Kuit ordered to repay over €300,000 in donations for COVID policy research

A Dutch court has ordered Pieter Kuit to repay more than 300,000 euros in donations he collected for an alleged study on COVID-19 policies. The court ruled that Kuit, who falsely claimed to be a maste...

Municipalities call AI voting aid Keus a dangerous experiment

The AI-powered voting aid Keus has been taken offline following criticism from the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG). The VNG described the tool as a dangerous experiment that could pote...

VNO-NCW and MKB-Nederland: Debts written off too often

Dutch business organizations VNO-NCW and MKB-Nederland have warned the House of Representatives that debt is being forgiven too frequently, claiming this trend negatively impacts entrepreneurs. The de...

NGOs petition Israeli Supreme Court over blocked aid operations

A group of international aid organizations has petitioned the Israeli Supreme Court to block a ban on their operations in Gaza and the West Bank. The organizations warned that such a prohibition would...

Nowhere has as many parties in the city council as Almelo: ‘A rough political climate’

Almelo's city council is the most fragmented in the Netherlands, currently operating under a minority coalition within a harsh political environment. The situation became so dysfunctional that profess...

Food scarcity rising alarmingly in war-torn Somalia

The number of people facing severe food insecurity in Somalia has doubled since early last year, reaching nearly 6.5 million. According to UN-backed observers, this crisis affects almost a third of th...

Chinese military feels toll of purges, says think tank

The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) reports that extensive purges within the top ranks of the Chinese military have likely reduced its combat readiness. The ongoing campaign has a...

Asylum minister rushed to Senate debate on first working day

New Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink attended an urgent Senate debate on his first day in office to discuss the extension of a law regarding biometric data for asylum seekers. The legislation must b...

Lebanon: Israel fired on observation post in the south

Lebanon has accused Israel of deliberately targeting a military observation post in the southern part of the country. In response, the Lebanese armed forces were reportedly ordered to defend their pos...

European Parliament calls for more EU sanctions against Russia

The European Parliament has voted to call for increased EU sanctions against Russia, including a phase-out of imports such as oil, petroleum products, and nuclear fuel. Supported by 437 MEPs, the reso...