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Neighborhood pools at risk: Survival of public pools depends on volunteers. 'You have to know how to play the game'

Public swimming pools are facing an increasing threat of closure despite their vital role in providing swimming lessons and community recreation. As more facilities shut down without replacement, the ...

Trump: new airstrikes on Iran possible

US President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that the United States might resume airstrikes against Iran. He made these remarks in response to a journalist's question while in West Palm Beach.

Jordan carries out airstrikes in Syria against drug trafficking

The Jordanian military conducted airstrikes in southern Syria's Sweida province targeting weapon and drug trafficking facilities. These operations were described by Jordan as a deterrence effort again...

Law changed again before all tenants could benefit from rent reduction

The Dutch government is revising rent reduction laws before all eligible tenants could benefit, leading to concerns that housing costs will increase. Political reporter Hans van Soest notes that the c...

Deployment of French, German and Belgian firefighters no longer needed

Minister of Justice and Security David van Weel and IRBT Chairman Hein van der Loo announced that assistance from French, German, and Belgian fire departments is no longer needed to combat wildfires. ...

Iran: Choice between war and diplomacy now up to the US

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister stated that the United States must now choose between diplomacy and a return to conflict. Following the rejection of a previous offer, Iran sent a new peace proposal to ...

Embassy in Greece assisting three Dutch Flotilla members

The Dutch embassy in Greece is providing consular assistance to three Dutch participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The civilian fleet is carrying humanitarian aid supplies intended for Gaza.

Exercise is just as important as language and math, Professor Erik Scherder and Defence for Children tell ministry

Neuropsychologist Erik Scherder and the organization Defence for Children are considering a lawsuit against the Dutch government for refusing to make daily physical activity mandatory in primary schoo...

Haarlem court employee fired for embezzling 150,000 euros

A financial employee at the Haarlem court was dismissed after embezzling approximately 150,000 euros between 2018 and 2025. While a criminal investigation was initiated, it was halted following the em...

CCTV surveillance at Diamantstraat home in South after shooting

Acting Mayor Hester van Buren has ordered the installation of surveillance cameras around a residence on Diamantstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid following a shooting incident earlier this week. Although resid...

Zelensky invites Fico to Kyiv after energy dispute

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to visit Kyiv following a phone call between the two leaders. The invitation marks a step toward improving bilatera...

Former presenter and politician Carlo Strijk (59) dies

Former Dutch television presenter and politician Carlo Strijk has passed away in his sleep at the age of 59. His death was announced by a funeral service provider on behalf of his family, noting that ...

Former presenter and politician Carlo Strijk dies at 59

Former television presenter and politician Carlo Strijk has passed away at the age of 59. He died in his sleep last week, according to a statement released by his family.

German petrol prices drop below 2 euros locally due to excise tax cut

Gasoline prices at many German gas stations dropped below 2 euros on Friday following a temporary excise duty reduction. The tax cut of approximately 17 cents per liter was implemented to alleviate th...

Israel detains two Gaza flotilla passengers for questioning

The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that two organizers from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla have been taken to Israel for interrogation. While other activists were released on the Greek islan...

Café 't Sluisje forced to remove regular tables after complaint: "They've been there for 30 years"

Café 't Sluisje in Amsterdam-Noord has been ordered to remove two popular community tables after a municipal review, triggered by a complaint, found they were situated outside the permitted terrace a...

German defense minister: US troop withdrawal was foreseeable

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the withdrawal of U.S. troops was foreseeable and expected. He emphasized that Germany is already taking steps to assume greater responsibility for ...

Spirit Airlines shuts down after lack of US state aid

Spirit Airlines is immediately ceasing all operations after failing to secure emergency financial aid from the United States government. The budget carrier's collapse follows severe financial struggle...

Labor Day shines at Café de Zon: ‘The fight for better labor rights is far from over’

On Friday, Café de Zon hosted Labor Day celebrations featuring protest songs and discussions on trade unions and migrant workers' rights. The event emphasized that the struggle for improved labor rig...

Mexican governor resigns after US drug cartel indictment

Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of the Mexican state of Sinaloa, has temporarily stepped down from his position. The move follows an indictment in the United States alleging that he has ties to a drug...

Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn: 'An act of resistance doesn’t have to be big'

Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn delivered the annual Willem Arondéus lecture at the Bavo Church in Haarlem, emphasizing that acts of resistance do not always have to be grand or heroic. She discussed th...

Screen Time | Greece wants to end online anonymity and I think of Gordon

Tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses Greece's potential move to end online anonymity on social media platforms. This proposal mirrors a similar demand made five years ago by Dutch media personality Gor...

Lalla Weiss to speak at Dam Square on May 4: Sinti and Roma still lack equal opportunities

Lalla Weiss, an activist for the Sinti and Roma community, will deliver a speech at Amsterdam's Dam Square during the National Remembrance Day ceremony on May 4. She aims to honor the hundreds of Sint...

Asylum pressure from The Hague strains Beverwijk coalition talks

Coalition negotiations in Beverwijk between four political parties are under pressure due to national mandates from The Hague regarding asylum seeker housing. The lead party faces a dilemma as these r...

Cuban President: US behavior is intimidating and arrogant

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has condemned new sanctions imposed by the United States, characterizing the measures as intimidating and arrogant. In a statement on social media, he argued that th...

Deaths in Lebanon from Israeli airstrikes

At least thirteen people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Friday, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health.

After the war, Dutch Jews who surrendered valuables to Lippmann Rosenthal & Co. had nowhere to turn

Deborah Kalkoene: Everything changed after October 7. You look around, act carefully, keep your mouth shut

US and Qatar reach multi-billion dollar missile defense deal

The United States has approved a deal to sell Patriot missile defense systems to Qatar for more than $4 billion. The agreement was announced by the U.S. State Department on Friday.

Trump letter to Congress: hostilities with Iran have ended

U.S. President Donald Trump informed Congressional leaders in a letter on Friday that hostilities with Iran have ended. This formal communication marks a cessation of conflict between the two nations.