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More than 600 migrants have already died in the Mediterranean this year

The UN migration agency IOM reports that at least 606 migrants have died in the Mediterranean Sea since the start of this year. This represents the highest number of recorded deaths for the beginning ...

Controversial Mandelson taken away by police

Former British ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson was arrested by police at his home. According to reports from The Times, the 72-year-old was taken into custody.

Dozens dead since operation against Mexican cartel boss

A federal operation in Mexico targeting cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, has resulted in at least 74 deaths. Security Minister Omar Hamid García Harfuch confirmed th...

North Holland coastal municipalities also want mandatory insurance for small sea vessels: ‘No one is currently responsible’

Coastal municipalities in North Holland are calling for mandatory insurance for small sea vessels following an incident where a fishing cutter remained stranded off Zandvoort for a month. The municipa...

Council approves Kooiplein building plans: residents head to Supreme Court. 'We’ve been fooled'

The Castricum municipal council has approved the TAM environment plan for construction projects at Kooiplein. Disappointed local residents have responded by announcing they will challenge the decision...

Pensions for 260,000 people in metal technology up by 8.3 percent

The Dutch pension fund PMT is increasing pensions by 8.3 percent for over 260,000 retirees in the metal technology industry. This increase was made possible following the transition to a new pension s...

Trial of Spanish PM's wife dismissed, more investigation needed

The trial against Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been postponed after a judge ruled that further investigation is necessary. Gómez is under investigation for the a...

US not involved in death of cartel boss, according to Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated on Monday that the United States was not involved in the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho. She clarified that the U...

Newly sworn-in Jetten cabinet holds first cabinet meeting

The newly sworn-in Jetten cabinet held its first council of ministers meeting on Monday afternoon to finalize the distribution of tasks within the various ministries. This meeting follows preliminary ...

New ministers welcomed by predecessors at their ministries

On Monday afternoon, new Dutch ministers and state secretaries were officially welcomed to their respective ministries by their predecessors. The incoming officials formally assumed control of the dep...

Nothing remains but to wish Jetten I the best

On Monday, a new official cabinet photo was taken featuring His Majesty the King and the members of the Jetten I cabinet. This event marks the continuation of a 55-year-old tradition for new Dutch adm...

Jetten receives congratulations from Belgian and Luxembourgish prime ministers

The prime ministers of Belgium and Luxembourg have congratulated Rob Jetten on his new appointment, highlighting the importance of strong Benelux cooperation. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever call...

Health ministers want to consult sector before making decisions

Dutch health ministers Sophie Hermans and Mirjam Sterk intend to consult with the healthcare sector before finalizing decisions on budget cuts. Minister Hermans expressed hope that these discussions w...

Venezuela demands immediate release of Maduro at UN

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil demanded the immediate release of President Nicolás Maduro during a session at the United Nations. Maduro was reportedly captured by U.S. forces earlier this yea...

Coffee with William Clairbois (Party for Development): "We started as cavemen"

William Clairbois, the leader of the Partij voor Ontwikkeling, is seeking a seat in the Amsterdam city council with a platform focused on human progress and self-development. His party proposes polici...

Tofik Dibi, lead candidate for Bij1: ‘I was the ‘brave Moroccan gay man’ until I spoke out about Gaza’

Prison sentence for calling for citizen border controls

A police judge in Assen sentenced 54-year-old activist Jan H. to six weeks in prison for inciting citizens to perform illegal border controls. The court ruled that the defendant's actions were unlawfu...

Prosecutors seek prison sentence for calling for citizen border controls

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 45-day prison sentence against a 54-year-old activist for inciting citizens to perform their own border controls via Facebook. Prosecutors also requ...

Schoof hands over chairmanship of the Council of Ministers to Jetten

Former Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has symbolically handed over the chairmanship of the Council of Ministers to his successor, Rob Jetten. The transition occurred at the ministry following the of...

Australian PM backs removing Prince Andrew from line of succession

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed support for removing Prince Andrew from the British line of succession. Albanese communicated this stance in a formal letter sent to UK Prime M...

Brussels: Hungary must honor EU loan deal for Kyiv

The European Commission has called on Hungary to honor the EU's agreement to provide a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine. All EU leaders, including Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, had previously...

Petrol and diesel most expensive since autumn 2023 due to global unrest

Fuel prices for petrol and diesel have reached their highest levels since autumn 2023. The price hike is driven by a combination of domestic excise duty increases and instability in the global market.

Glimmer of hope for dilapidated clock tower: ‘Maybe it can become a psychiatry memorial’

Heritage enthusiasts Frank Verveld and Bert Oosterop met with Alderman Thessa van der Windt to discuss the preservation of the dilapidated Meerenberg II clock tower in Bloemendaal. There is renewed ho...

International Criminal Court investigates evidence for Duterte prosecution

The International Criminal Court in The Hague has begun hearings to determine if there is sufficient evidence to prosecute former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte is not attending the pro...

Von der Leyen congratulates Jetten on premiership

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Rob Jetten on his appointment as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands. She expressed her commitment to collaborating on economic and s...

Haarlem municipality puzzled: Professor Eijkmanlaan is safer, but residents don't feel that way

A study by the municipality of Haarlem found that traffic safety on the redesigned Professor Eijkmanlaan has improved with lower speeds and reduced volume. Despite these findings, local residents rema...

Once a ratings powerhouse and savior, she can now barely keep her eyes open from exhaustion

Columnist Angela de Jong reflects on the visible exhaustion of Caroline van der Plas, the leader of the Dutch BBB party. The commentary notes that while Van der Plas was once a highly popular figure, ...

Live Q&A: Ask your questions about the new cabinet's plans on Tuesday

The new Dutch cabinet has announced significant policy changes affecting healthcare, social security benefits, and a new defense contribution. A live Q&A session will be held this Tuesday to answer qu...

Andrew had massages and travel paid for by Britons

Former British Prince Andrew reportedly charged taxpayers for personal massages and expensive travel during his tenure as a trade envoy. These allegations were reported by the BBC based on testimonies...

Figures on violence against enforcement officers were incorrect, baton trial had flawed basis

The Amsterdam municipality has admitted that data regarding violence against city wardens was significantly overestimated due to a reporting error that misclassified non-applicable incidents as physic...