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Number of asylum seekers in Ter Apel drops rapidly

The number of asylum seekers at the registration center in Ter Apel decreased from 2,170 to 2,074 within a single day. While 96 spots were freed up during this period, it remains unknown where the ind...

Number of euthanasia reports rises above 10,000

The number of euthanasia reports in the Netherlands rose to 10,341 last year, representing a nearly 4 percent increase compared to the previous year. Although the total number continues to climb, the ...

Dutch national debt exceeds 500 billion for the first time

The Dutch national debt and government spending exceeded 500 billion euros for the first time last year. According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), government expenditures continue to increase steadil...

Dead and injured after missile intercepted in Abu Dhabi

Two people were killed and three others injured after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile fell onto a road in Abu Dhabi. The falling wreckage also caused damage to several vehicles in the are...

Work on Alkmaarseweg in Beverwijk starts with felling of five trees, including the old beech

The municipality of Beverwijk is removing five trees, including an old beech tree, to facilitate infrastructure improvements at the intersection of Alkmaarseweg, Büllerlaan, and Hilbersplein. The rem...

Pakistan asked US and Israel not to kill Araghchi and Qalibaf

A Pakistani official claims that Israel removed Iranian leaders Abbas Araghchi and Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf from a targeted strike list following a request from Pakistan. Although Israel reportedly had ...

Sigrid Kaag embarrasses herself by refusing to cooperate with Kabul evacuation docudrama

Domestic support via Wmo suddenly cut by half an hour, but Velsen municipality says clients won't notice

Residents of Velsen receiving household support through the Social Support Act (Wmo) had their service time reduced by 30 minutes at the start of the year without prior communication. The municipality...

Renovating neglected Haarlem playgrounds will cost between 3 and 7 million euros

Renovating Haarlem's 16 dilapidated playgrounds is estimated to cost between three and seven million euros. The Haarlem City Council aims to take over maintenance responsibilities to improve the facil...

Housing project De Heerlijkheid Curtis in Heemskerk delayed by up to 1.5 years due to nitrogen regulations

The De Heerlijkheid Curtis housing project in Heemskerk has been delayed by up to 1.5 years due to nitrogen regulations. Local officials are currently awaiting a national breakthrough regarding nitrog...

Bus 35 to disappear, leading Tuindorp Oostzaan to fear the worst: ‘It makes no sense’

Crisis? What crisis? Dutch Parliament bickers over how bad energy prices already are

The Dutch House of Representatives is debating how to respond to rising energy prices, with the cabinet being urged to prepare contingency measures. However, political parties remain divided on the se...

Iranian Foreign Minister: no plans to negotiate with US

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on state television that Iran has no plans to negotiate with the United States and intends to continue its policy of resistance. This announcement comes ...

Minister Berendsen urges ‘Brexit Reset’ in London: ‘Re-engage UK in European security’

Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen traveled to London to advocate for a 'Brexit Reset' and closer cooperation with the United Kingdom on European security. He emphasized that the Netherlands conside...

Haaksbergen council approves asylum reception criteria after referendum

The Haaksbergen municipal council has approved a set of criteria for selecting asylum seeker reception locations following a local referendum. A majority of the council members expressed confidence th...

Expert: 'Trump is unpredictable, so investors don't know which way it's going and are doing nothing'

Investors are currently navigating volatile financial markets driven by ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the unpredictability of Donald Trump. This atmosphere of uncertainty has led many small ...

Times of Israel: Iran's gift to US was passage for tankers

President Donald Trump's claimed 'gift' from Iran was the guaranteed safe passage of several tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Arab and American officials speaking to The Times of Isr...

Cabinet cannot yet say when it will take energy measures

Minister Heleen Herbert stated that the Dutch cabinet cannot yet determine when it will implement measures to address the economic and energy impacts caused by the war in Iran. The announcement was ma...

Minister Boekholt under fire for shower tokens quote in British newspaper

Dutch Minister Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan is facing criticism over false claims made in a British newspaper about her military service in Afghanistan. She stated she had to use shower and phone toke...

Zelensky: Russia wanted to blackmail US by helping Iran

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of attempting to blackmail the United States by offering to halt intelligence sharing with Iran. In exchange, Russia reportedly demanded that the ...

Antwerp car fire suspects placed in closed institution

Two minors arrested for an arson attack near Antwerp's Jewish quarter have been placed in a closed institution by a juvenile judge. The suspects are charged with intentional arson and participating in...

Many ideas to curb price increases, but Parliament not aligned

The Dutch House of Representatives is debating various measures to help households and businesses cope with rising prices, including fuel price caps and tax cuts. However, political parties remain div...

Residents without elevator for a month and no solution in sight: It’s going so painfully slow

Residents of a ten-story apartment building in Amsterdam's Haarlemmerbuurt have been without a functioning elevator for a month, leaving many elderly tenants trapped or struggling with stairs. Housing...

Parties attack FVD over friendly stance toward Iran and Russia

Dutch coalition and opposition parties criticized Forum for Democracy (FVD) MP Ralf Dekker for his supportive stance toward Russia and Iran. During a debate on energy prices, Dekker proposed that the ...

White House: Trump to unleash hell if Iran continues fight

US President Donald Trump's spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, stated that Trump is prepared to "unleash hell" if Iran does not agree to a deal. The White House maintains that Iran must accept it has los...

Minister Sjoerdsma welcome in China for trade mission despite sanctions list

Dutch Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma will lead a trade mission to China after receiving confirmation that he is welcome despite being on a Chinese sanctions list. The visit was confirmed following a discus...

The blueprint for a Greater Israel

The article discusses the expansion of Israeli military operations from Gaza and the West Bank into Lebanon, suggesting a broader strategy for territorial gain. It draws parallels between the tactics ...

Rijkswaterstaat faces €20.5 billion shortfall, highway ramps to close: ‘Must make choices’

Rijkswaterstaat is facing a 20.5 billion euro budget deficit, leading to the indefinite closure of highway ramps across the Netherlands, such as the A2 ramp near Abcoude towards Amsterdam. The agency ...

Germany invests billions more to reduce emissions

Germany has announced plans to invest an additional 8 billion euros to reduce CO2 emissions, with funds directed toward projects like building more wind turbines. Despite the investment, experts remai...

Haarlemmermeer Municipality on unemptied bins during Meerlanden trial: ‘We see no reason to intervene’

The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has expressed support for a pilot project by waste management company Meerlanden that involves inspecting trash containers and refusing collection for incorrectly so...