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Heemstede needs more time for formation. 'Cooperation agreement a major renewal, we want to do it right'

The formation of a new municipal government in Heemstede is expected to continue until late June to allow for the development of a new administrative cooperation agreement. Informateurs Marloes Derks ...

De Achterklap Podcast | Royal stay under fire and is Yvonne really happy?

A legal ruling requires media company Talpa to pay Yvonne Coldeweijer, though she is now restricted from sharing further gossip content. Meanwhile, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are set to s...

Yeşilgöz: Jetten's visit to Trump awkward but valuable

Deputy Prime Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz acknowledged that Prime Minister Rob Jetten's visit to U.S. President Donald Trump is "uncomfortable" but remains valuable. The visit occurs amid heightened inte...

Another Dutch navy ship sets sail with broken gun; HNLMS De Ruyter to Southeast Asia for five months

The Dutch frigate Zr. Ms. De Ruyter is departing for a five-month mission to the Indo-Pacific region despite having a non-functional main cannon. This is the second time recently that a Dutch naval ve...

Irish fuel protests cause dozens of pumps to run dry

Protests against rising fuel prices in Ireland have entered their fourth day, with demonstrators blocking key fuel depots and a major refinery. These actions have led to fuel shortages at approximatel...

Finland tries to calm concerns over allowing nuclear weapons

The Finnish government is seeking to address concerns regarding the potential lifting of a ban on stationing nuclear weapons on its territory. Officials plan to formally declare that such weapons rema...

Israel denies Spain access to Gaza coordination center

Israel has barred Spain from the civil-military coordination center responsible for implementing the U.S. peace plan in the Gaza Strip. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar justified the decision by s...

Study: 87 percent of vapers use illegal vapes

A study by Bureau Beke reveals that 87% of people who vape in the Netherlands use illegal products or purchase them through unauthorized channels. These vapes are frequently imported from abroad to ci...

Activists occupy two Betuweroute railway lines

Activists from the group Geef Tegengas blocked two tracks of the Betuweroute freight railway between Lent and Elst on Friday afternoon. The protesters aim to draw attention to the climate crisis and h...

Frigate to Southeast Asia, may stay in Middle East

The Dutch frigate Zr.Ms. De Ruyter will depart this Sunday for a deployment to Southeast Asia, with a potential extended stay in the Middle East. The vessel is scheduled to transit the Red Sea to part...

How an ‘affordable rent law’ led to rents above 2,000 euros

Rental prices in the Dutch private sector are skyrocketing, with many monthly costs now exceeding 2,000 euros despite legislation intended to keep housing affordable. The article explores the factors ...

Politics on the Amstel: Coalition negotiations for show and questionable arguments on Israel referendum

The podcast Politiek aan de Amstel discusses potential voter deception regarding coalition negotiations between political parties PRO and D66 in Amsterdam. The episode also critiques the referendum co...

State appeals Bonaire climate case ruling

The Dutch government is appealing a court ruling that ordered the state to increase its efforts to protect Bonaire from the effects of climate change. The original judgment, following a lawsuit by Gre...

House on Waddenstraat closed due to illegal brothel with two sex workers: ‘Nuisance for residents’

Mayor Jos Wienen has closed a residence on Waddenstraat for three months after discovering an illegal brothel operating with two sex workers. The decision follows long-term nuisance reported by neighb...

Tata Steel faces fine for obstructing inspections

The North Sea Canal Area Environment Agency has threatened Tata Steel with a penalty of 10,000 euros per violation for obstructing environmental inspections. This measure follows multiple instances in...

World Food Programme warns of food crisis in Lebanon

The United Nations World Food Programme has warned that Lebanon is facing an imminent food crisis amid ongoing unrest in the Middle East. This warning highlights the worsening humanitarian situation a...

Preparations to reinforce Heemskerk coast in full swing; beach filling up

Rijkswaterstaat is preparing to reinforce the coast at Heemskerk by depositing approximately 400,000 cubic meters of sand between beach poles 48 and 49.5. The project is scheduled to begin at the end ...

Orbán accuses opposition of election conspiracy

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has accused the opposition of conspiring with foreign powers to seize control of the country. He further alleged that opponents are using various tactics, includ...

Former Labour MP Rob Oudkerk wants to start new party

Former Dutch MP Rob Oudkerk has announced his intention to form a new political party after resigning from the PvdA and GroenLinks alliance, Progressief Nederland. Oudkerk stated that he made this dec...

Drones spotted near Princess Beatrix's home and Dutch Central Bank vault

In November, drones were spotted near Princess Beatrix's residence at Castle Drakensteyn and a nearby gold vault belonging to the Dutch Central Bank in Huis ter Heide. The Royal Netherlands Marechauss...

Israel reopens Zikim border crossing to Gaza

Israel has reopened the Zikim border crossing in northern Gaza to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid. The Israeli military agency COGAT confirmed that aid entered the territory via this route...

Islamabad turns into fortress ahead of US-Iran talks

Islamabad has implemented intensive security measures, deploying approximately 10,000 personnel ahead of peace talks between the United States and Iran. The Pakistani capital is being heavily guarded ...

Zita Pels' campaign was unabashedly left-wing. But what is she doing about the Israel boycott as an official?

Ukraine says it has received new Patriot systems

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that the country has received a new delivery of Patriot air defense missiles. The announcement, reported by the Interfax news agency, marks a further s...

Jetten to meet former minister and senators in Washington on Monday

Dutch official Rob Jetten is scheduled to meet with former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and several senators during his visit to Washington, D.C. on Monday. The meeting is part of an official d...

Xi Jinping: China will not tolerate Taiwan independence

Chinese President Xi Jinping stated during a meeting with Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-wun that China will not tolerate any move toward Taiwan's independence. Xi accused Taiwan of undermining ...

In docuseries Hotline Hungary, Nicolaas Veul speaks to people who believe his queerness is a mental disorder

Silent protest: reading for freedom at the Botermarkt

Several local cultural institutions and bookstores organized a silent reading event at the Botermarkt to advocate for the freedom of access to books. The demonstration aims to highlight that the right...

Pentagon reined in again for restricting journalist access

The U.S. Department of Defense has been rebuked for its ongoing attempts to restrict media access to the Pentagon. A judge ruled these restrictions unconstitutional and ordered the restoration of pres...

D66 drops PRO as potential coalition partner in Bloemendaal for now: ‘If the VVD doesn’t want it, it becomes very difficult’

D66 has decided to exclude the PRO party from potential coalition talks in Bloemendaal, following a scout's recommendation to form a government with the VVD and CDA. While D66 described the exclusion ...