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New attacks on Israel, damage and casualties reported

Israel has reported new missile attacks from Iran and Hezbollah, resulting in at least one fatality in the northern part of the country. While Israeli media stated that multiple Iranian missiles were ...

Over 500 hours of near-total internet shutdown in Iran

Iran has experienced a near-total internet blockade for more than 500 hours, according to internet watchdog Netblocks. The government has severed international connections and restricted domestic serv...

UAE and Saudi Arabia report Iranian missile and drone attacks

The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia reported incoming missile and drone attacks from Iran on Sunday. While the UAE activated its air defense systems, Saudi Arabia confirmed that one missile was ...

Repatriating homeless drug users is of little use without working on solutions

'It’s like a racetrack here': Heemskerk residents have been demanding action against speeders for years

Residents of the Tolweg in Heemskerk are demanding stricter measures against speeding, as they feel the municipality has downplayed the issue for years. The action committee is now appealing to the ci...

End of cheap energy? Why recovery from this crisis could take a long time

Rising oil and gas prices in Europe have sparked concerns about a prolonged energy crisis driven by the region's dependency on external supplies. Experts suggest the current situation is unprecedented...

Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout in a week

Cuba experienced its second nationwide power outage in less than a week on Saturday, according to the country's Ministry of Energy. The island is currently grappling with a severe energy crisis, which...

Trump threatens Iran with attack on power plants

US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within 48 hours. Iran blocked the strategic waterway following US-Israeli attacks, resul...

Dozens injured in attack on southern Israel

An Iranian missile strike on the city of Arad in southern Israel caused significant damage and injured at least 59 people on Saturday. Local firefighters confirmed a direct hit in the southern region ...

Crisis secretly suits Jetten quite well

The Dutch cabinet expects to gain support for unpopular budget cuts in healthcare and unemployment benefits despite current opposition. The shift in political leverage is attributed to the expanding w...

Deaths after Ukrainian attack on Belgorod

At least four women were killed and another was seriously injured following Ukrainian shelling in the Russian border region of Belgorod. The casualties occurred when a building was struck in the villa...

Mayor Jos Wienen welds anchor chain to establish Floating Heritage Kon-Tiki: ‘It symbolizes the link to the future’

Mayor Jos Wienen officially established the Varend Erfgoed Kon-Tiki (VEK) on Saturday at scouting Kon-Tiki in Haarlem by welding an anchor chain. The event, attended by many, symbolizes a link to the ...

Large demonstration in Prague against Czech government

Up to 250,000 people gathered in Prague on Saturday to protest against the right-wing populist government of Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. Organizers reported that it was one of the largest demo...

US says it has already attacked more than 8,000 targets in Iran

Admiral Brad Cooper announced that the United States military has attacked more than 8,000 targets over the course of three weeks. These operations included a strike on an Iranian bunker allegedly hou...

Again no local party in Amsterdam: A disgrace for the city

Amsterdam remains an exception in the Netherlands as local parties failed to secure any seats in the recent municipal elections, contrasting with their success in other major Dutch cities. Political e...

Thousands at demonstration against racism and fascism in Amsterdam: ‘No human is illegal’

Thousands arrive at Museumplein after march against racism

Thousands of people participated in a march against fascism and racism in Amsterdam on Saturday afternoon. The demonstration began at Dam Square with a few hundred participants and grew significantly ...

Teenagers still in custody after arrest at Jewish institution in Heemstede

Two teenagers from Amsterdam remain in police custody following their arrest for suspicious behavior near a Jewish institution in Heemstede. The incident occurred amid heightened security after severa...

Hundreds participate in demonstration against racism and discrimination

Hundreds of people gathered at the Dam and Museumplein in Amsterdam for an annual demonstration against racism and discrimination organized by Comité 21 Maart. The event featured speakers from variou...

Cleanup spectacle in city center: "We must take care of this beautiful city of ours"

During National Cleanup Day, Amsterdam residents and business owners organized a festive cleaning procession through the city center to tackle litter and promote urban liveability. The event marked th...

Full-page ad for alternative Tata site plan

A group of entrepreneurs has published a full-page advertisement calling for an end to state aid for the Tata Steel factory. They urge the government to consider alternative plans for the site instead...

Marco Deen (PVV) and Jim Keur (VVD) elected by preference votes in Zandvoort, but decline council seats

Marco Deen of the PVV and Jim Keur of the VVD were elected to the Zandvoort municipal council through preferential votes during the elections. However, both candidates have indicated that they will de...

Many Beinsdorp residents voted for Forum, yet most villagers are surprised: ‘Must be newcomers. A born and raised local would never vote for them’

The far-right Forum for Democracy party emerged as the largest political force in the villages of Beinsdorp and Abbenes during recent municipal elections in Haarlemmermeer. While the party saw signifi...

Diesel price nears 2.70 euros per liter, up nearly 60 cents since Gulf War

Diesel prices at gas stations in the Netherlands continued to rise on Saturday, with the average suggested price nearing 2.70 euros per liter. This increase is attributed to the ongoing conflict in th...

Ola, Ayman and Mahmoud: ‘The war in Gaza is not over’

Following a record number of protests against Israeli actions in Gaza last year, the situation has become quieter since the October 2025 ceasefire. The article examines the current lives of Palestinia...

Indian PM Modi speaks with Iranian President Pezeshkian

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Modi condemned attacks on infrastructure and emphasized the necessity o...

Drenthe calls for decisive approach to earthquake damage

The province of Drenthe and several municipalities have issued an urgent call to the Dutch government for a more vigorous approach to addressing earthquake damage. In a letter to the State Secretary f...

Mayor Marcouch: government must apologize to Moluccans

Arnhem Mayor Ahmed Marcouch has called on the Dutch government to formally apologize to the Moluccan community for their treatment since arriving in the Netherlands in 1951. He emphasized that thousan...

Trust in Mette-Marit not yet restored after interview

Public confidence in Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit remains low following an interview regarding her past association with Jeffrey Epstein. Polls show that a majority of Norwegians feel she provi...

War in Iran drives up prices and hits our economy harder than expected: We see a very bad scenario unfolding

The escalating conflict in Iran is significantly impacting the Dutch economy, leading to rising inflation and the threat of economic stagnation. Experts warn that the current situation could be more s...