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NATO asks lawmakers to ease regulations for arms manufacturers

NATO has called on the parliaments of member nations to ease regulations that hinder the arms industry from increasing production. The alliance's deputy chief urged lawmakers on Monday to remove obsta...

Armenia rejects Russian suggestion for EU referendum

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has rejected a suggestion from Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold a referendum on joining the European Union. Pashinyan addressed the proposal in a Facebo...

Side effects of measures troubled former OMT member Kluytmans

Former OMT member and microbiologist Jan Kluytmans testified before the parliamentary inquiry committee regarding the Dutch government's COVID-19 response. During the hearing, he expressed that the un...

Uitgeest faces €200,000 deficit in 2025 accounts: ‘It looks like we have money left, but it’s already allocated’

The municipality of Uitgeest is facing a 200,000 euro deficit in its 2025 annual budget, with similar shortfalls expected for the following year. Officials noted that while it may appear the town has ...

Hester van Buren will not serve second term as PRO alderman: ‘Different choice made’

Kluytmans: urgency varied by region at start of pandemic

Microbiologist and former OMT member Jan Kluytmans told a parliamentary inquiry committee that the perceived urgency of COVID-19 varied significantly across different Dutch regions at the start of the...

Hungary amends constitution to impeach president

The Hungarian government plans to amend the country's constitution to allow for the removal of President Tamás Sulyok. This announcement was made by Prime Minister Péter Magyar following a meeting w...

Council of State: make fireworks ban rules stricter

The Dutch Council of State has advised the government to tighten regulations regarding the fireworks ban for the upcoming New Year's Eve. The advisory body criticized the cabinet's decision to allow e...

BBC: Iranian attacks on US bases more extensive than claimed

Satellite imagery analyzed by the BBC reveals that Iran has damaged at least twenty U.S. military locations since the start of the conflict. These findings suggest that Iranian counterattacks have bee...

Provincial Executive positive about housing construction in Uitgeest rural area

The provincial executive has expressed support for a housing development plan in the rural areas of Uitgeest, specifically at the Boerenerf and Limmerkoog locations. This decision marks progress for a...

Iran stresses importance of Lebanon ceasefire for US deal

Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that a ceasefire in Lebanon is an essential condition for any peace deal with the United States. The spokesperson emphasized during a weekly briefing that...

Watch live: Day two of COVID hearings on Brabant ‘hotspot’

The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into COVID-19 policy continues its second day of hearings, focusing on the start of the pandemic in the province of Brabant. Medical microbiologist Jan Kluytmans and De...

Day two of COVID hearings: Mayor calls curfew a 'struggle'

During the second day of corona hearings, witnesses described the initial chaos of the pandemic in the Brabant region and the strain on hospitals. The Dutch cabinet eventually implemented regional mea...

Ten design teams advance to next phase of National Slavery Museum

An independent jury has selected ten design teams to proceed to the next phase of the international architectural competition for the National Slavery Museum. This marks a key step forward in the deve...

Netanyahu orders strikes on southern Beirut

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israel Defense Forces to carry out attacks on southern Beirut. The targeted area is a primary stronghold for the Hezbollah movement.

France intercepts another ship from Russia

The French navy intercepted a Russian tanker under international sanctions in the Atlantic Ocean's international waters. President Emmanuel Macron stated that the United Kingdom assisted in the operat...

All beds in TBS clinics occupied despite lower intake

Despite a decline in new patient intake from 164 to 118 last year, all beds in Dutch TBS clinics remain fully occupied. According to the latest annual report from TBS Nederland, the system continues t...

Police seek extra powers to tackle rioters at Telstar stadium and a ban on shisha lounges

Police are seeking expanded powers to deal with rioters at the Telstar stadium, including the authority to remove opposing supporters from the municipality. These measures are intended to facilitate f...

US launches new strikes on Iran after drone shot down

The United States military conducted airstrikes against Iranian targets, including radars and command centers near the Strait of Hormuz, over the weekend. These operations targeted facilities used for...

No winner after first round of Colombian presidential election

The first round of the Colombian presidential elections held on Sunday ended without a clear winner. Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella and left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will now face each...

Amnesty: propaganda dominates Russian education

Amnesty International reports that propaganda dominates education systems in Russia and Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine. The human rights organization argues that Russia is violating children's ri...

Toos & Henk - June 1

Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The illustrations are published every week from Monday to Saturday.

New York Mayor keeps word and boycotts Israel Day Parade

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani boycotted the annual Israel Day Parade on Sunday, making him the first mayor of the city to not participate in the event. The move follows through on his previous commitm...

René Diekstra: Assisted suicide is a right, not a crime

René Diekstra argues that assisted suicide should be treated as a legal right rather than a criminal offense. The article references a study he co-authored at Leiden University over 45 years ago whic...

Central Jewish Consultation threatens legal action over Kanye West

The Central Jewish Consultation (CJO) has threatened legal action if the Dutch government does not impose an entry ban on artist Kanye West, also known as Ye. The organization formally submitted the r...

Temporary housing found: residential group stays together in Bloemendaal

The residential group De Nieuwe Ark in Bloemendaal has secured a temporary housing solution, ensuring that its four disabled residents and their caregivers can remain together. They will move into two...

Hannie Schaft inspires students in Brazil: 'I hear they are thinking about how they can take action themselves'

A graphic novel about Dutch resistance fighters Hannie Schaft and the Oversteegen sisters is inspiring students in Brazil to reflect on activism and resistance. The book's Brazilian creators note that...

Tackling drug violence central to Colombia's presidential elections

Presidential elections have begun in Colombia, with polling stations now open across the country. The candidates are primarily distinguished by their differing strategies for addressing the nation's o...

Lebanon reports deaths and injuries from Israeli airstrikes

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least eleven people and injured twelve hospital staff members, according to the Lebanese news agency NNA. The casualties occurred during attacks t...

Heemskerk council demands action on skatepark after nuisance and threats: 'This cannot continue'

The Heemskerk municipal council has unanimously submitted a motion demanding urgent safety measures at a local skatepark and Cruyff Court following reports of nuisance and threats. The council is call...