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Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink sparked a heated debate in the Dutch Senate concerning new asylum laws by using the term "terugkeerfrustreerders." The term was used during discussions on legislatio...

Donja (55) has been plagued by rats in her social housing for four years: 'It's so dirty and terrible'

Donja Maerten, a 55-year-old chronically ill resident, has been living with a persistent rat infestation in her social rental home for four years. Despite her ongoing complaints, housing association Y...

Kennemer Theater renovation costs €850,000 more than expected, Beverwijk city council allocates extra €300,000

The renovation of the Kennemer Theater in Beverwijk is estimated to cost nearly 3.1 million euros, approximately 850,000 euros more than the original budget. In response, the city council has proposed...

Toos & Henk - April 18

Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique perspective on current events through the daily comic strip "Toos & Henk." The series is published from Monday to Saturday, offering satirical commentary on...

Iran Parliament: Strait of Hormuz to close if US blockade continues

Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, announced that Iran will close the Strait of Hormuz if the United States continues its blockade of the country's ports. This statement follows repo...

UNICEF: Israel killed two water truck drivers in Gaza

UNICEF expressed outrage after an Israeli attack killed two truck drivers delivering clean water to families at the Mansoura water point in northern Gaza on Friday morning. The incident, which also le...

Brekelmans slams PVV ‘political games’ over asylum laws

VVD leader Ruben Brekelmans has criticized the PVV and Geert Wilders for engaging in "political games" that jeopardize the passage of strict asylum laws. Brekelmans accused the PVV of creating chaos a...

Cabinet wants subsidy for switch to electric cars

The Dutch cabinet plans to allocate 50 million euros for a subsidy to help low and middle-income earners purchase electric vehicles. To qualify for the financial assistance, individuals would be requi...

Belgian minehunter to Middle East, potential Hormuz role

Belgium is deploying a naval minehunter to the Middle East to position it closer to the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel may participate in an international effort to clear mines and restore safe passage ...

Trump: Iran already agreed to suspend nuclear activities

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Iran has agreed to suspend its nuclear program indefinitely. Negotiations to finalize a deal are expected to resume this weekend, with Trump indicating that ...

Aoun calls for strengthening Lebanon ceasefire despite violations

Lebanese Army Commander Joseph Aoun has emphasized that strengthening the ceasefire with Israel remains his top priority despite reports of continued attacks. He described the truce as a vital opportu...

Pub owners happy they can broadcast all World Cup matches at night

Pub owners in Amsterdam are celebrating a decision by the municipality to allow bars to stay open late into the night to broadcast World Cup matches. Because the tournament is hosted in North America,...

FVD wants to join Velsen coalition, but most parties refuse; formation sluggish, scout’s report shows

The formation of a local government coalition in Velsen is stalling as most political parties refuse to collaborate with the election winner, Forum voor Democratie (FVD). An advisory report by explore...

National parking app for disabled drivers available in Haarlem from June 1: 'We want an accessible city'

Starting June 1, the ParkerenPlus app will be available in Haarlem, allowing holders of the European Disabled Parking Card to park more easily in paid spaces. Alderman Berkhout confirmed the implement...

Jetten: pace of preparations for Hormuz mission must increase

Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated during a press conference that preparations for the mission in the Strait of Hormuz must be accelerated. This would allow the coalition of nearly fifty countries to be...

Minister Karremans sets date for Lelystad Airport opening, now only needs a permit

Minister Vincent Karremans has set October 2027 as the target date for opening Lelystad Airport to holiday flights. The opening remains contingent on obtaining a nature permit, which is currently unfe...

Amsterdammers to be involved in new coalition negotiations

Amsterdam's forming coalition parties are involving residents in negotiations by selecting 75 randomly chosen citizens to participate in the formation process. Formateur Hendrik-Jan Biemond has also a...

Amsterdam residents to be involved in new coalition negotiations

The political parties PRO and D66 plan to involve Amsterdam residents in the formation of a new coalition agreement by inviting 75 randomly selected citizens to participate in discussions. Alongside t...

Going out with Amalia is wilder than with a minister

The Dutch cabinet is preparing measures to mitigate the economic impact of the conflict in Iran while facing internal political challenges in The Hague. The PVV is reportedly threatening to block its ...

Starmer: Dozen countries say they will contribute to Hormuz mission

France and the United Kingdom have announced that twelve countries have pledged support for a multinational mission to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The two nations will lead the operation...

Guterres at Peace Palace: international law under pressure

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that international law is under pressure during an event celebrating the 80th anniversary of the International Court of Justice in The Hague. The ceremony...

Role for ‘city formateurs’ from outside politics in formation of city government: ‘We know what people are facing’

Premier Jetten: Missed opportunity if Senate rejects asylum laws

Premier Rob Jetten is urging the Senate to approve new asylum laws during a vote scheduled for next week. He stated that it would be a missed opportunity if the legislation were to be rejected by the ...

Fewer aircraft noise complaints around Schiphol despite increase in flights

Hermans hopes opposition views healthcare plans as a whole

Health Minister Sophie Hermans is calling on opposition parties to view the government's healthcare proposals as a comprehensive package following the cabinet's agreement to increase the deductible. T...

Sybrand Buma to become new Vice President of the Council of State

Sybrand Buma, the current mayor of Leeuwarden and former CDA leader, has been appointed as the new vice president of the Council of State. He is scheduled to succeed Thom de Graaf in the position star...

Willem's dream comes true: fencing to prevent railway accidents

After years of delays, rail infrastructure manager ProRail has installed a safety fence along the tracks between Overveen and Zandvoort to prevent children and deer from entering the line. The project...

Broadcast journalist uncovers secret location of navy ship with a simple tracker

A journalist from Omroep Gelderland successfully tracked the secret location of the Dutch naval frigate Zr.Ms. Evertsen in the Mediterranean Sea using an inexpensive Bluetooth tracker. While Defense M...

Domus Plus homeless shelter stays out of the council chamber

The Haarlem city council has decided against holding a new political discussion regarding the construction of the Domus Plus shelter for homeless individuals and addicts in Haarlem-Oost. A majority of...

Trump pleased with Iran's announcement on opening Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed enthusiasm following Iran's announcement regarding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump shared his positive reaction in a post on his social media platf...