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UN headquarters in Lebanon hit by projectile

The headquarters of the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was struck by a projectile, which the organization attributes to a non-state actor. This incident follows claims by Hezbollah that it ...

Employment centers to end maze of service desks for job seekers

New Work Centers are being established across the Netherlands to provide a simplified, accessible point of contact for job seekers and employers without the need for appointments. The initiative aims ...

Israeli minister calls for annexation of southern Lebanon

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the annexation of southern Lebanon during a radio broadcast. The right-wing hardliner's proposal marks a significant escalation in rhetoric reg...

XR occupies provincial hall: "Close polluting Tata Steel plant"

Extinction Rebellion activists are currently occupying the Noord-Holland provincial government building in Haarlem to demand the immediate closure of Tata Steel's most polluting facilities. The protes...

Schiphol steps up emission monitoring after regulator reprimand

Helina Guleria and Mostapha el Aichi join Haarlem city council via preference votes; Thierry Baudet declines seat

Candidates Helina Guleria, Mostapha el Aichi, Melissa van Erp, and Thierry Baudet received enough preference votes to qualify for seats in the Haarlem city council. While the first three are expected ...

Day against racism needed more than ever: We are normalizing what is not normal

Participants in an annual demonstration against racism and fascism gathered in Amsterdam to express concern over recent municipal election results. Organizers emphasized that the march is more urgent ...

Israel reports new attacks on Iran after Trump message

Israel has launched new military strikes targeting regime infrastructure in Iran. These reports, confirmed by Israeli media, follow a recent message from Donald Trump regarding the ongoing conflict.

Brussels calls on member states to consider gas reserves for winter

The European Commission has urged EU member states to begin preparing their gas reserves for the upcoming winter due to the conflict in the Middle East. This measure is intended to protect citizens an...

D66 largest in Santpoort and Driehuis. FVD in IJmuiden and Velserbroek. Sterk Velsen retains Velsen-Noord

In the recent municipal elections, D66 emerged as the largest party in Santpoort and Driehuis, while FVD secured victories in IJmuiden and Velserbroek. Local party Sterk Velsen maintained its lead in ...

Prosecutors appeal acquittal of former NCTV official for spying for Morocco

The Dutch Public Prosecutor's Office is appealing the acquittal of former NCTV analyst Abderrahim El M. on charges of spying for Morocco. While cleared of espionage, El M. received a 20-month prison s...

D66 defends occasional detention of asylum-seeking children

The Dutch political party D66 has defended the government's decision to detain asylum-seeking families with children arriving at Schiphol Airport who have a low chance of obtaining residency. Under th...

Talks between scout Biemond and party leaders begin

Scout Hendrik Jan Biemond has begun exploratory talks with leaders from twelve political parties to determine a new governing coalition following the municipal elections in Amsterdam. The two-day proc...

Talks between scout Biemond and party leaders begin

Scout Hendrik Jan Biemond has begun exploratory talks with leaders from twelve political parties to discuss potential coalitions following the Amsterdam municipal elections. The meetings, spanning two...

Singapore calls Hormuz closure a crisis for Asian countries

Singapore's Foreign Minister, Vivian Balakrishnan, warned that the disruption of fuel transport through the Strait of Hormuz due to conflict in the Middle East poses a major crisis for Asian economies...

Oil prices drop about 10 percent after Trump's remarks on Iran

Oil prices dropped by approximately 10 percent on Monday following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Iran. Trump announced a five-day pause on attacks against Iranian energy facilities ...

US pauses attacks on Iranian energy facilities

The United States has announced a five-day pause in attacks on Iranian energy facilities while diplomatic talks continue between the two nations. President Donald Trump described recent discussions as...

Left-wing opposition complains about ‘rushed’ implementation of migration pact

Left-wing opposition parties in the Netherlands are criticizing the cabinet for rushing the parliamentary treatment of the European migration pact. MP Lisa Westerveld expressed frustration over the la...

Israel confirms death of civilian by friendly fire

An Israeli military investigation confirmed that a civilian killed on Sunday in the Misgav Am kibbutz died from friendly fire. The investigation revealed serious operational errors after five artiller...

Youths arrested at Heemstede synagogue to appear in court today

Two young individuals from Amsterdam who were arrested last week near a synagogue in Heemstede are being arraigned today. The suspects were taken into custody following suspicious behavior in the vici...

OPHaarlem leader Joyce Jacobsz resigns after election loss: 'They were tough years'

Joyce Jacobsz, the leader of the OPHaarlem party, has resigned following a disappointing election result where the party's representation dropped from two seats to one. Jacobsz cited the need to focus...

Greece also helps citizens and farmers with high energy prices, Netherlands yet to act

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a 300 million euro support package to help citizens and farmers cope with rising energy costs. The measures include subsidies for fuel and fertil...

Only 48 municipalities plan to extend hospitality hours during World Cup

Only 48 Dutch municipalities currently plan to extend opening hours for bars and cafes during the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The trade association Royal Hospitality Netherlands notes that many matches w...

Trump stole their president, they stole the title. They left Americans in disbelief.

Following President Trump's political maneuvers against Venezuela's leadership, Venezuelan Major League Baseball players achieved a significant title win. Their performance served as a powerful respon...

Iran threatens to mine Persian Gulf if coastal area is attacked

The Iranian defense council has warned that it will deploy sea mines to block access to the Persian Gulf if the country's southern coast or islands are attacked. According to Iranian state media, this...

Former French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin dies

Former French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin has died at the age of 88, according to his family. The socialist politician, who led the French government from 1997 to 2002, reportedly underwent major sur...

Concerns for heart patients: Rehabilitation no longer covered due to doubts over effectiveness

The Dutch National Health Care Institute plans to remove cardiac rehabilitation for patients with angina or atrial fibrillation from basic insurance coverage due to concerns about its effectiveness. W...

Coal plants ramp up during energy crisis, but experts warn the option is disappearing

Coal power plants are being used more frequently to provide cheaper electricity as gas prices rise due to conflict in the Middle East. However, energy experts warn that this reliance on coal is a temp...

Energy agency in talks with governments over release of extra oil

The International Energy Agency is consulting with governments in Asia and Europe regarding the release of additional oil reserves. This potential action follows a previous release of 400 million barr...

Ambulances of Jewish organization set on fire in London

Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish organization were set on fire in North London on Sunday night. British police are investigating the arson as an antisemitic hate crime.