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Dead and dozens wounded in heavy attacks on Ukraine

At least nine people were killed and dozens more injured following heavy airstrikes across various regions of Ukraine on Monday night. The capital city of Kyiv was among the areas hit, and emergency c...

Car ends up on its side in Haarlem, driver taken to hospital

A car overturned in a single-vehicle accident on the Langebrug in Haarlem on Monday evening. The driver was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.

Haarlem to get international train service to Antwerp, Ghent, and Paris as GoVolta adds stop

Starting December 14, train operator GoVolta will launch a daily international service connecting Haarlem to Paris, with intermediate stops in Antwerp and Ghent. The company specifically chose Haarlem...

Inflation soars to 3.5 percent in May, Iran war makes everything more expensive

Inflation in the Netherlands rose to 3.5% in May, significantly exceeding analysts' expectations according to the Central Bureau of Statistics. The increase is primarily driven by rising fuel and ener...

Delays at Belgian airports due to strike

A spontaneous strike by air traffic controllers at Skeyes caused flight delays at several Belgian airports on Tuesday morning. Approximately 25 flights were delayed at Brussels Airport and around 20 a...

EU agrees on return policy, including ‘return hubs’

The European Parliament, the European Commission, and EU member states have reached a provisional agreement on a new regulation for the return of rejected asylum seekers. The compromise, which include...

One dead and two injured in Heerhugowaard stabbing incident

One person died and two others were injured following a stabbing incident at a business in Heerhugowaard on Thursday evening. Police responded to the scene around 7:35 PM and launched a large-scale op...

Clothing on fire along railway tracks in Beverwijk, police investigate arson

On Monday evening, several items of clothing were set on fire near the Sint Aagtenpoort in Beverwijk along the train tracks. Local police are currently investigating the incident as a suspected case o...

Police: Officer unaware woman was pregnant during arrest

A police officer who pulled a pregnant woman to the ground during an arrest at an asylum seeker center in Zeist stated he was unaware of her pregnancy. The police reported that the officer would have ...

Trump: Called Israel and Hezbollah, attacks will stop

Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and representatives of Hezbollah to discuss a cessation of hostilities. He claims that Hezbolla...

Amsterdam not (yet) caught up in World Cup fever

NH Sport visited the center of Amsterdam to gauge public excitement for the upcoming World Cup, finding that public enthusiasm and street decorations are currently low. Despite the quiet start, local ...

Iranian Guard threatens ‘new fronts’ over Lebanon conflict

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has threatened to open 'new fronts' in response to the Israeli military offensive in Lebanon. Iranian state television reported that the Guard views the crossing of 're...

Car ends up in ditch in Beverwijk, driver taken to hospital

A car crashed into a ditch on the Sint Aagtendijk in Beverwijk on Monday afternoon. Emergency services responded to the scene, and the driver was transported to the hospital for treatment.

EU wants to exclude US tech companies from major IT contracts

The European Union is planning to introduce stricter regulations for large government digital contracts. These rules could limit the ability of major American technology companies, such as Amazon, Mic...

Trump: Iran did not inform us about suspending talks

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran did not inform the United States about its decision to suspend diplomatic consultations. Trump clarified to NBC News that while the blockade against Iran w...

British postal service Royal Mail investigated again for slow delivery

The British postal regulator has launched a new investigation into Royal Mail following persistent delivery delays. Data from the past year shows that nearly a quarter of first-class letters did not a...

Red Cross warns runners of heatstroke risk on Heat Action Day

June 2nd marks Heat Action Day, an initiative by the International Red Cross to raise awareness about the life-threatening risks of extreme heat. In the Netherlands, safety regions are providing guida...

Merz seeks to build better ties with Trump alongside European leaders

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to work with other European leaders to improve relations with Donald Trump ahead of the NATO summit in July. A meeting to discuss this cooperation is reportedly ...

Kenyans protest against American Ebola center

Residents of Nanyuki, Kenya, held a demonstration to protest the planned construction of an American quarantine center for individuals exposed to the Ebola virus. While official reports counted around...

First Gazans with visas on their way to the Netherlands

The first two of nearly fifty Palestinians from Gaza with study or work visas are currently traveling to the Netherlands. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed their departure, though the ti...

Former garage on De Wittenkade squatted

A former garage building on De Wittenkade in Amsterdam West has been occupied by squatters who claim to have moved in around May 23. The occupants announced the action recently to establish residentia...

Netherlands halts deportations to Lebanon for next six months

The Dutch government has announced a six-month suspension of deportations to Lebanon following the Israeli invasion of the country. Minister for Asylum and Migration Bart van den Brink stated that dec...

Dara Bazelet wrote a play about the war in Gaza, but: ‘The actors found it problematic that we viewed it from the perspective of Israeli characters’

Cyclist injured in collision with car in Heemstede

A cyclist was injured on Monday afternoon following a collision with a car on the Heemsteedse Dreef in Heemstede. The accident occurred during local traffic movement, resulting in the cyclist's injury...

How New York celebrates and protects its bodegas – and why Amsterdam treats its tokos as decor

Residents flee Beirut fearing Israeli attacks

Residents of southern Beirut are fleeing their homes due to the threat of Israeli attacks. The Lebanese army has deployed troops to manage traffic as people evacuate the suburbs of the capital.

Explosion in broad daylight at apartment building in Amsterdam Southeast

Motorist crashes into Houtmankade police station facade, driver arrested

A driver was arrested after crashing into a police station on Houtmankade in Amsterdam-West on Monday morning. No injuries occurred during the incident, but police are investigating the suspect for po...

British government releases new 'Mandelson Files'

The British government has released a new set of internal documents regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the United States. The records, which include emails and text messages, are...

Homes and office building evacuated due to gas leak in South: "I saw it spraying out"

A major gas leak caused by sewer construction led to the evacuation of eleven homes and an office building in Amsterdam-Zuid on Tuesday morning. Michelangelostraat and Titiaanstraat were closed off fo...