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Fishermen: Stop demonizing the fishing industry

The national action day 'Save the Countryside' in Barneveld received significant media and public attention on Saturday. Skipper Dirk Kraak supported the event, urging an end to the demonization of th...

EU aims to deploy small nuclear reactors by 2030 for energy independence

The European Commission has introduced a new energy strategy that prioritizes investment in nuclear power to increase energy independence and stabilize costs. Starting in 2030, the European Union aims...

D66 and CDA unhappy with maternity leave cuts

Dutch government parties D66 and CDA have expressed concern after realizing that planned benefit cuts will also reduce payments for women on maternity leave. D66 floor leader Jan Paternotte stated tha...

Israel wants 'no endless war' with Iran

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar stated that the country is not seeking an endless war with Iran. The declaration emphasizes that Israel does not want to remain in a state of prolonged military co...

National override of local steel slag bans? GroenLinks and PvdD seek clarification from Minister Karremans

Dutch MP Ani Zalinyan has submitted questions to Minister Vincent Karremans regarding new national regulations that could override local bans on the use of steel slag. The inquiry addresses concerns o...

The Amsterdam Tech Debate is classic left vs. right: ‘Leave that to the market!’

When every drop of fuel counts: how to get more mileage from a full tank

Rising fuel prices caused by conflict in the Middle East and stable tax rates are forcing Dutch drivers to adopt more efficient driving habits. Experts suggest strategic refueling and utilizing the tr...

Dutch Parliament votes against disability care cuts

The Dutch House of Representatives has voted against the new cabinet's proposed budget cuts for disability care. The motion passed with a narrow majority of 75 to 74 votes, effectively blocking the pl...

Minister wants to end residence permits for fake parent fraud

Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink announced plans to revoke the residence permits of migrants who obtained them through fraudulent parentage claims. The minister stated during a parliamentary session...

Sportpark Brasa in Amsterdam-Southeast to go ahead despite resident protests: space for hockey and American football

D66 parliamentary leader Paternotte: maternity leave cut off the table

D66 parliamentary leader Jan Paternotte has announced that the proposed reduction in benefits for women on maternity leave will be scrapped. He emphasized that policy should not discourage women from ...

No second parking referendum in Haarlem, judge rules: 'Vote is not well-founded'

A judge has ruled that a second parking referendum will not take place in Haarlem for now, rejecting a request from Edwin Vermaire of Haarlem Betaald Parkeren. The court in Amsterdam determined that t...

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AT5 will host a live final debate on March 17 at Theater Meervaart in Amsterdam featuring eleven political parties ahead of the municipal elections. Members of the public can apply for tickets to atte...

PVV and Markuszower Group disagree on one in five motions

The Markuszower Group has voted differently from the PVV on more than 20% of motions since its split from the party. Data from the Dutch House of Representatives reveals that the two groups disagreed ...

Allies scrape together more Patriot missiles for Ukraine

Allies, including the Netherlands, are providing 35 additional Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine to help defend against Russian bombings. These resources were sourced from national stockpiles to...

'And when will the asylum seekers' center open in Santpoort-Zuid?' Handful of residents view latest design

A small group of residents visited the town hall to review the final designs for a planned asylum seekers center in Santpoort-Zuid. During the viewing, attendees inquired about the facility's schedule...

Iran reports damage to historic palace after attacks

Iran has accused the United States and Israel of damaging the centuries-old Chehel Sotoun palace in Isfahan during recent attacks. A spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry urged the internation...

WHO warns of black rain in Iran after attacks

The World Health Organization has issued a warning regarding "black rain" in Iran following recent attacks on oil installations. This phenomenon occurs when smoke from the attacks carries oil particle...

Experts: Russian child deportations are crimes against humanity

An independent UN commission has concluded that Russia's deportation and forced transfer of Ukrainian children constitute crimes against humanity. The investigation into these practices was launched i...

PVV running for first time in Haarlemmermeer, lead candidate Daniël de Moel: 'We have our own PVV voice'

The PVV party is contesting municipal elections in Haarlemmermeer for the first time, with Daniël de Moel serving as the lead candidate. The local campaign emphasizes a distinct regional approach whi...

Merz concerned Iran and US have no plan for war in Iran

German politician Friedrich Merz expressed concern that the United States and Israel lack a joint plan to end the conflict in Iran. He noted that the situation is becoming increasingly unclear due to ...

Last of hundreds of new trees in Venneperhout planted by municipal executive

The executive board of Haarlemmermeer municipality, along with local company Kite, planted the final 20 trees of a 550-tree initiative in Venneperhout on Tuesday. This event concludes the extensive tr...

Trash piles in Buikslotermeerbuurt caused by high sick leave

High levels of employee sickness and errors by external contractors led to a massive buildup of garbage in Amsterdam's Buikslotermeerbuurt district late last year. Alderman Hester van Buren acknowledg...

Waste piles in Buikslotermeerbuurt caused by high absenteeism

Garbage accumulation in Amsterdam's Buikslotermeerbuurt was driven by high staff sick leave and external contractors missing pickup locations. Alderman Hester van Buren acknowledged structural issues ...

Household budgets hundreds of euros lighter due to energy crisis

Rising energy prices driven by geopolitical conflict are putting a significant financial strain on household budgets. A family of four with a car is estimated to pay over 600 euros more annually due t...

Embassy staff in Iran temporarily moved to Azerbaijan

Dutch embassy staff in Iran are being temporarily relocated to Baku, Azerbaijan, due to security risks. Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen announced the move on social media, citing the safety of personne...

US official: Most intensive attacks on Iran today

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the United States conducted its most intensive attacks against Iran to date on Tuesday. Hegseth stated that American military operations are escalati...

Trump may be open to talks with Iran

US President Donald Trump stated he is potentially open to negotiations with Iran, depending on specific conditions. This comes after nuclear program discussions were disrupted by recent US and Israel...

UN agency: nearly 700,000 people displaced in Lebanon

The UN refugee agency reports that approximately 667,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon due to Israeli attacks over the past week. This total includes 100,000 individuals who fled within the la...

Croatia and Hungary set gasoline price caps, other countries hesitate

Croatia and Hungary have implemented price ceilings on fuel in response to significant price increases driven by the conflict in the Middle East. These are the first European countries to intervene in...