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Trump proposes record US defense budget

U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a record $1.5 trillion defense budget for the upcoming year. The proposal represents a 40 percent increase in military spending, marking the highest level in m...

Gidi Markuszower needs to flirt better

The article discusses the challenging start for the Jetten cabinet, which has been hampered by international conflict, canceled plans, and various scandals. It examines the ministerial team's strategy...

BBH parts ways with CDA and forms new coalition with D66 and Bloeiend Hillegom

The BBH party in Hillegom has entered negotiations with D66 and Bloeiend Hillegom to form a new governing coalition, effectively moving the CDA to the opposition. Informateur Jan van Rijn announced th...

Israel resumes gas production at Leviathan gas field after war shutdown

Israel has resumed natural gas production at the Leviathan gas field off its coast after operations were halted for security reasons at the beginning of the conflict with Iran. The decision to restart...

Rot in the minority cabinet

Ministers from the D66 party have emerged as the weakest links within the current Dutch minority cabinet. This trend is being highlighted as particularly significant given the party's public image as ...

Halsema on Dam speech: Pure antisemitism, you forfeit your right to peaceful protest

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema condemned antisemitic remarks made by a speaker at a demonstration on Dam Square, describing the statements as 'pure antisemitism.' The police and Public Prosecutor's Off...

NYT: American fighter jet shot down in Iran

U.S. officials have confirmed that an American fighter jet was shot down in Iran, according to reports from The New York Times. Although Iranian authorities initially claimed the aircraft was an F-35,...

Trump: US could reopen Strait of Hormuz with a bit more time

President Donald Trump stated that the United States could easily reopen the Strait of Hormuz given more time following an Iranian blockade. The strait is a critical waterway for international trade t...

No relaxed rules for disappearing Kleverparkfestival: ‘Safety demands consistent application of standards’

Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen has rejected calls to relax event regulations to save the canceled Kleverparkfestival, stating that safety standards must be consistently applied. This decision follows inquir...

Red Crescent warehouse attacked in southern Iran

A drone attack has struck a Red Crescent warehouse in southern Iran, damaging relief supplies and emergency vehicles. The International Committee of the Red Cross reported the incident shortly after e...

Trump appoints JD Vance as fraud czar

President Donald Trump has appointed Vice President JD Vance to lead anti-fraud efforts in the United States. Vance will be known as the "fraud tsar" in this new role, which was announced by Trump on ...

Another corruption probe into top Chinese official

Chinese Politburo member and former Xinjiang leader Ma Xingrui is being investigated by the Communist Party's anti-corruption body. Reports indicate that Ma remains in his official position while the ...

Ukraine reports multiple deaths after ongoing Russian attacks

At least six people have been killed following a series of large-scale Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine. The strikes began on Thursday evening and continued into Friday morning, accord...

Ter Apel quieter and Biddinghuizen empty due to emergency asylum housing

Overcrowding at the Ter Apel asylum seeker registration center has dropped below its maximum capacity of 2,000 following a successful call for emergency shelter by the government. Additionally, the te...

Politics on the Amstel: New council kicks off with worthless debate and PRO must show its colors in Israel referendum

The new Amsterdam city council began its term with debates on the current coalition's future, a potential fatbike ban, and an upcoming referendum regarding an Israel boycott. Additionally, the council...

Songbird exhibitions allowed again despite bird flu

The Dutch government has authorized the resumption of songbird exhibitions and pigeon competitions, citing the low risk of bird flu for these specific species. Secretary of State Silvio Erkens announc...

The Hague police employee suspected of bribery

A 35-year-old police employee from The Hague was arrested on Monday on suspicion of official bribery and unauthorized access to police systems. The Public Prosecution Service also alleges the suspect ...

Over 80 attend residents' meeting on Kerkweg in Heemskerk. 'Citizen participation is nowhere to be found'

More than 80 residents attended a meeting in Heemskerk to discuss proposed developments on Kerkweg and express frustration over a perceived lack of citizen participation. During the meeting, attendees...

Global food prices rise due to Middle East war

Global food prices rose for the second consecutive month in March, driven by higher energy costs and the conflict in the Middle East. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), these...

The bar is set low for the king: not associating with a pedophile is already worth a compliment

Corrupt Zandvoort official receives lighter sentence than demanded for fraudulent land sale to mother

A 38-year-old former legal worker from Haarlem has been sentenced to 240 hours of community service and a five-month suspended prison sentence for fraud and corruption. While working for the municipal...

Human remains found after attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz

Human remains have been discovered on a Thai cargo ship that was attacked by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz last month. The discovery follows reports that three crew members had gone missing after the i...

Advice: De Mos and D66 should discuss The Hague coalition

Scout Ahmed Aboutaleb has advised that Hart voor Den Haag, the party of former alderman Richard de Mos, should enter coalition talks with D66 in The Hague. The recommendation follows an exploratory ph...

West European ship passes Strait of Hormuz for first time since Iran war

A French-owned container ship has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first time a West European vessel has navigated the strait since the start of the current Middle East conflict. The t...

Velsen council must speed up exploratory talks for new executive

The municipal council of Velsen is being urged to accelerate the exploration phase for forming a new governing coalition. The article encourages readers to participate by sharing their opinions and vo...

Current Bloemendaal coalition of VVD, D66 and CDA must look for additional party, concludes mediator David Moolenburgh

Explorer David Moolenburgh has recommended that Bloemendaal's current coalition of VVD, D66, and CDA seek an additional partner to secure a more stable majority. The advice aims to strengthen the admi...

Kuwait accuses Iran of attack on desalination plant

Kuwait has accused Iran of conducting a new attack on an energy and desalination plant on Friday. According to the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, the incident resulted in physic...

Israeli plan for buffer zone in Lebanon expected soon

The Israeli military is developing a plan to establish a buffer zone in southern Lebanon. The proposal reportedly involves the demolition of villages and the construction of military outposts in the a...

Money for many projects will soon run out, civil servant calculations for Pro and D66 show

Let the municipality intervene at TommyTomato: healthy lunches must not be lost

This weekly proposition asks for public opinion on whether the municipality should intervene to support TommyTomato. The goal is to ensure that the provision of healthy school lunches is preserved and...