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Amsterdam business owners struggle with nuisance from drug users: ‘It feels powerless, so little can be done’

Mayors warn of echoes of intolerance

Several mayors expressed concern over rising extremism in society and politics during local Remembrance Day ceremonies on Monday evening. They warned that current social tensions reflect growing intol...

Pulitzer Prizes for coverage of Trump policies

The Pulitzer Prizes were awarded in New York on Monday, with several honors going to reports regarding President Donald Trump's policies. During the announcement, the organizing committee expressed co...

Most Remembrance Day protesters released

Nine protesters, including activist Frank van der Linde, have been released after being arrested during the Remembrance Day ceremony on Dam Square in Amsterdam. Three other individuals remain in custo...

Hundreds of people at alternative memorial in The Hague

Around 500 people gathered for an alternative Remembrance Day ceremony at the Lange Voorhout in The Hague on Monday evening. The event, initiated by former civil servants and diplomats, was held for t...

Russia announces ceasefire for May 8 and 9

Russia has announced a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for May 8 and 9 to commemorate Victory Day. The announcement follows a proposal for a truce made by President Vladimir Putin during a recent phon...

Injuries in UAE after new Iranian attacks

At least three Indian nationals were injured during new Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates. Local authorities confirmed the casualties following the strikes in the Gulf state.

US reports destruction of Iranian boats and shooting down of missiles

The United States military has destroyed six small Iranian boats and successfully intercepted several missiles and drones. Admiral Brad Cooper reported the operations, which targeted Iranian assets du...

Halsema calls for attention to women in wartime

During a speech on May 4th, Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema honored the significant contributions of women during wartime, describing them as essential figures on the front lines and in the resistance. ...

UAE reports downing missiles from Iran

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense reported that they intercepted three missiles launched from Iran. A fourth missile reportedly fell into the sea during the incident.

EU seeks to maintain dialogue with US after new import tariffs

European Union member states intend to continue trade negotiations with the United States while evaluating potential countermeasures against proposed 25 percent import tariffs on automobiles. The coun...

Amsterdam ban on meat and fossil fuel ads not immediately enforced

Ewald Engelen gives Freedom Lecture at Haarlem lodge on climate of fear and militarization in Europe

Professor and publicist Ewald Engelen will deliver the annual Freedom Lecture at the Ad Lucem et Pacem lodge in Haarlem on May 18. The lecture will address his critical views on what he describes as a...

Germany fast-tracks own long-range missile as US cancels

Germany is accelerating the development of its own long-range missiles following the likely cancellation of promised US Tomahawk deliveries. The German government aims to maintain European deterrence ...

From Diemen to central Amsterdam or vice versa? Public transport is nearly impossible

Minister Heinen: US-EU trade deal must be implemented

Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen has emphasized the importance of implementing the trade agreement between the United States and the European Union. His remarks are a response to President Donald T...

Allies urged German soldiers to desert but handed them back in IJmuiden

In 1945, IJmuiden served as a strategic fortress within the Atlantic Wall coastal defense line during the final stages of World War II. Despite Allied efforts encouraging German soldiers to desert, th...

Brabant calls on Ministry of Defence to urgently revise drought protocols

The province of North Brabant has urged the Dutch Ministry of Defense to urgently revise its drought protocols following several recent wildfires. While acknowledging the need for military training du...

Organizations call for more support to cope with rising energy prices

Several Dutch industry organizations are calling on the government for increased support to manage rising energy costs. The groups argue that further state intervention is necessary as energy prices h...

Air raid sirens go off in several locations despite May 4th

Air raid sirens were heard in several locations across the Netherlands on Monday, May 4, at noon, despite government regulations prohibiting tests on that day. The incident occurred in areas such as R...

Romania tightens art loan policy after Drents Museum theft

Romania is tightening its national heritage loan policies following the theft of Romanian art treasures from the Drents Museum in the Netherlands. State Secretary of Culture Diana-Ștefana Baciuna ann...

Search for new lawyers for Ridouan Taghi definitively fails, court must now decide

Implementation of paid parking in Haarlem delayed by three months. 'We want to work carefully'

The large-scale rollout of paid parking in Haarlem has been delayed from late 2026 until March 2027. City aldermen stated that the shift in schedule is necessary to ensure a careful implementation pro...

Iranian ministry calls UAE's OPEC exit a vengeful reaction

An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated on Monday that the United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC is a negative and vengeful response. The official criticized the move as non-constructiv...

Lawyer: Suspect denies plotting attack on princesses

A 33-year-old man from Uithuizen has denied planning an attack on Princess Amalia and Princess Alexia during a preliminary court hearing in The Hague. His lawyer stated that the suspect strongly rejec...

Is it unfair that microcars are no longer allowed on the ferry? Readers respond: ‘Allow them during off-peak hours’

City council postpones decision on Israel boycott referendum by one month

The Amsterdam city council has postponed its vote on whether to hold a referendum regarding a boycott of Israel until June 10th. The delay allows major political parties more time to consider alternat...

City council decision on Israel boycott referendum postponed by a month

The Amsterdam City Council has postponed its decision on whether to hold a referendum regarding a boycott of Israel until June 10th. The delay allows major political parties more time to discuss imple...

Iranian state media: US frigate attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian state media reports that its forces attacked a US Navy frigate near the port of Jask in the Strait of Hormuz. The ship allegedly ignored Iranian warnings and was struck by two projectiles befo...

Zelensky wants 'single European voice' for talks with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a unified European voice during negotiations with Russia to end the war. Speaking at the European Political Community summit in Armenia, he emphasized...