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Trump continues to misuse artists' music, but a lawsuit is often a bridge too far

Donald Trump and his administration continue to use music from artists without their permission, yet legal action remains rare. Experts note that many artists are reluctant to file lawsuits due to the...

The massive rise of local parties: why nearly a third of the Netherlands no longer votes for national parties

Local political parties in the Netherlands have seen a significant rise in popularity, with nearly one-third of voters now choosing them over national parties. The article examines the impact of this ...

Hundreds of banned political ads flood social media: ‘Dangerous that this is possible’

More than 270 political social media advertisements regarding municipal elections have been found to violate European regulations and platform policies. Despite being prohibited, these posts remain ac...

Language expert reads hundreds of pages of government jargon and sighs: ‘Poor council members’

Language expert Jan Renkema highlights the challenges municipal council members face when navigating hundreds of pages of complex government jargon. He emphasizes that these documents are critical for...

Aluminum price surges on Gulf region unrest

Aluminum prices surged by nearly 10% this week, marking the largest weekly increase since 2023. The spike is attributed to ongoing geopolitical unrest in the Middle East and the Gulf region.

Thousands join Feminist March in Amsterdam, Halsema speaks at Carré: 'We are not in a good position'

International Women's Day: Feminist March in Amsterdam, Halsema organizes conference

Amsterdam is celebrating International Women's Day with several events, including a Feminist March from Dam Square to Museumplein and a 'Women Unite' conference at the Carré Theatre hosted by Mayor H...

Air raid sirens in Israel after rocket launches, no casualties reported

Air raid sirens were triggered across Israel on Sunday morning following rocket launches from Iran, prompting residents in several cities to seek shelter. The warnings have since been lifted, with no ...

Kuwait and United Arab Emirates report attacks by Iran

The Kuwaiti military reported on Sunday morning that its air defense systems successfully intercepted Iranian missile and drone attacks. The army confirmed that explosion sounds heard in the area were...

Explosives found at New York Mayor's home, two suspects arrested

The FBI is investigating two improvised explosive devices that were detonated outside the home of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Saturday. Two suspects have been taken into custody in connectio...

Lodewijk Asscher: Every day the AOW turd remains on the table is wasted time

Lodewijk Asscher, a former PvdA leader and key architect of the Dutch pension agreement, has criticized the government for its indecision regarding the AOW state pension age. He expressed frustration ...

Dead and wounded in Beirut hotel attack

At least four people were killed and ten others injured in a targeted Israeli strike on a hotel building in Beirut on Saturday night. The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported the casualties following ...

Qatar reports Iranian missile attacks, Saudi Arabia intercepts drones

The Qatari Ministry of Defense reported that Iran fired ten ballistic missiles and two cruise missiles at Qatar on Saturday. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia announced that it successfully intercepted fourteen...

Trump wants no Kurdish involvement in war against Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that he does not want Kurdish forces to be involved in a potential conflict with Iran. He made these remarks to reporters while traveling aboard Air Forc...

Trump: Iran attacked own girls' school

President Donald Trump stated that Iran was responsible for a deadly missile attack on a girls' school in southern Iran, rather than the United States. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump at...

Netanyahu: Israel will continue to attack Iran with full force

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced in a televised address that the country will continue to attack Iran with "full force" to destabilize the regime. He stated that Israel has numerous...

Pro-Palestinian meeting with UN rapporteur, counter-protest at entrance

Approximately 400 people attended a pro-Palestinian meeting featuring UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese at the Dominicuskerk in Amsterdam. The event was met by a small group of pro-Israel counter-demon...

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The Dutch coalition faced internal conflict over actions by VVD Minister Heinen even before the official government policy statement was delivered. This tension underscores the underlying suspicion am...

Food bank in East must close: If this shuts, I won't make ends meet

Stichting Tweede Kans, a food bank and thrift store in Amsterdam-Oost, faces closure as its current building is scheduled for demolition in three months. The foundation is struggling to find an afford...

Zita Pels (GroenLinks) wants to tackle slumlords: "I’m done being nice"

GroenLinks leader Zita Pels has announced plans to crack down on predatory landlords in Amsterdam to combat high housing costs and market exploitation. Reflecting on her term as alderwoman, she also e...

Council meeting on Iran's new supreme leader within a day

Iran's 88-member Assembly of Experts is scheduled to convene within a day to select a new supreme leader. This announcement was made by Ayatollah Hossein Mozafari, a member of the theological council ...

Turkey considers stationing F-16s in Northern Cyprus

Turkey is considering stationing F-16 fighter jets in Northern Cyprus, according to a source within the Turkish Ministry of Defense. The report from news agency AFP indicates that these aircraft would...

Lebanon: now nearly half a million refugees

Nearly half a million people have been displaced in Lebanon due to ongoing violence. Lebanese Minister of Social Affairs Haneen Sayed announced the figures during a recent press conference.

Trump's claim about unsafe paracetamol led to declining use

Claims by Donald Trump regarding the safety of paracetamol during pregnancy resulted in a 10% decrease in the drug's administration to pregnant women in U.S. hospitals. Researchers from Harvard and Br...

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of new war crime

Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of committing a war crime by illegally using white phosphorus munitions during an attack in South Lebanon. The organization's investigation highlights that exposu...

Trump calls on Latin America to jointly tackle cartels

Donald Trump met with Latin American leaders at his Mar-a-Lago estate to discuss the "Shield of the Americas" partnership. He urged these nations to collaborate with the United States in a collective ...

Berendsen finds Russian participation in Paralympics 'incomprehensible'

Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen criticized Russia's participation in the Paralympic Games under its own flag, calling it "incomprehensible" while the country continues its attacks on Ukraine. Ber...

Lebanese president calls Macron over de-escalation of fighting

Lebanese official Joseph Aoun spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss de-escalating the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The discussions follow intense Israeli strikes in ...

Binnenweg hosts 'The Council on the Street' on Saturday March 14: Talking with Heemstede's lead candidates

Political Café Heemstede is organizing a soapbox debate and election market on March 14 at the Binnenweg under the theme "The Council on the Street." All political parties will be present to engage w...

More than twenty killed in Nairobi floods

Severe flooding in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi has resulted in the deaths of at least 23 people. In response, President William Ruto has established an emergency team and deployed soldiers to provid...