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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...

Iran halts communication with US over Lebanon situation

Iran has suspended its indirect communication with the United States via Pakistan due to the escalating conflict in Lebanon. The Iranian government stated that negotiations will not resume until a com...

Record number of Russian long-range drones launched against Ukraine in May

Russia launched a record-breaking 8,000 long-range drones at Ukraine in May, representing a nearly 25 percent increase from the previous month. This surge in activity occurred despite a brief ceasefir...

Russia: no response yet from Bucharest regarding drone investigation

Russia is awaiting a response from Romania regarding an offer to investigate the wreckage of a drone that crashed in Galați near the Ukrainian border last week. The incident resulted in two minor inj...

US reports shooting down two Iranian missiles

The United States military's Central Command (CENTCOM) reported the interception of two Iranian ballistic missiles on Sunday night. The missiles were reportedly aimed at American troops stationed in K...

Hoofddorp car company built hidden compartments for weapons or cash, say prosecutors: multiple suspects arrested

VRT: Complaints about driver’s behavior before school bus accident in Belgium

A fatal collision between a school bus and a train in Buggenhout, Belgium, resulted in the deaths of two students, their supervisor, and the driver last week. Broadcaster VRT NWS reports that there ha...

How letter mail is slowly but surely dying out

PostNord in Denmark has transitioned exclusively to parcel delivery as written communication increasingly shifts to digital platforms. The article highlights the rapid decline of traditional letter po...

Explosion at entrance of apartment building in Zuidoost

An explosion occurred this morning at the entrance of an apartment building on Hakfort in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, causing significant damage but no injuries. Police report that a suspect placed the device...

'We are being criminalized and excluded.' Sam Ndlovu explains in Haarlem how trans people in Zimbabwe have to live

Zimbabwean human rights activist Sam Ndlovu is currently staying in Haarlem as part of the Shelter City program, which provides temporary relief for activists. During the visit, Ndlovu is sharing expe...

NATO asks lawmakers to ease regulations for arms manufacturers

NATO has called on the parliaments of member nations to ease regulations that hinder the arms industry from increasing production. The alliance's deputy chief urged lawmakers on Monday to remove obsta...

Armenia rejects Russian suggestion for EU referendum

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has rejected a suggestion from Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold a referendum on joining the European Union. Pashinyan addressed the proposal in a Facebo...

Rijswijk murder suspect: victim did it themselves

Seyed A., a 58-year-old man suspected of fatally shooting his downstairs neighbor in Rijswijk, testified in court on Monday that he did not choose for the incident to happen. The suspect further claim...

Lawyer Knoops given suspended suspension by disciplinary board

The Amsterdam Disciplinary Board has imposed a four-week conditional suspension on lawyer Geert-Jan Knoops. This decision marks the first time that a disciplinary measure has been issued against him.

Brian Brobbey ready for World Cup: ‘This is a completely different Brobbey. This one plays in the Premier League’

Police raid business premises in Hoofddorp, taxi van seized

Police and customs officials conducted a raid on a car company's premises on Jadelaan in Hoofddorp on Monday morning. Officers from the Amsterdam unit participated in the operation, which resulted in ...

Hungary amends constitution to impeach president

The Hungarian government plans to amend the country's constitution to allow for the removal of President Tamás Sulyok. This announcement was made by Prime Minister Péter Magyar following a meeting w...

BBC: Iranian attacks on US bases more extensive than claimed

Satellite imagery analyzed by the BBC reveals that Iran has damaged at least twenty U.S. military locations since the start of the conflict. These findings suggest that Iranian counterattacks have bee...

Clear thinking beats physical strength, Mart Smeets observes in the middle of the night

Mart Smeets reports on a pivotal NBA game between the former champion Oklahoma and the San Antonio Spurs held in the United States. The match determined which team would advance to the NBA finals, hig...

Iran stresses importance of Lebanon ceasefire for US deal

Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that a ceasefire in Lebanon is an essential condition for any peace deal with the United States. The spokesperson emphasized during a weekly briefing that...

Stockpiling drives strongest growth in Dutch industry in years

The Dutch industrial production saw its strongest growth in four years last month. This surge was primarily driven by panic buying from customers in response to the conflict in the Middle East.

Netanyahu orders strikes on southern Beirut

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israel Defense Forces to carry out attacks on southern Beirut. The targeted area is a primary stronghold for the Hezbollah movement.

Police raid home in Beverwijk, seize vehicles

Police conducted a raid on a house in Beverwijk early Monday morning, deploying officers in bulletproof vests and seizing several vehicles. The operation took place on Peelstraat around 6:00 AM, thoug...

France intercepts another ship from Russia

The French navy intercepted a Russian tanker under international sanctions in the Atlantic Ocean's international waters. President Emmanuel Macron stated that the United Kingdom assisted in the operat...

Car largely destroyed by fire in Heemstede

A car was severely damaged by a fire on the W. Denijslaan in Heemstede during the early hours of Monday morning. The incident occurred around 2:45 AM, resulting in the vehicle being largely destroyed.

Explosion at home in Hoofddorp, front door damaged

An explosion occurred at a residence on Graan voor Visch in Hoofddorp on Sunday evening around 11:00 PM. The blast caused damage to the home's front door, but no injuries were reported.

TikTok Shop rivals Saturn and Douglas in Germany, shopping feature coming to Netherlands

TikTok Shop is scheduled to launch in the Netherlands on June 15, allowing users to purchase products directly through the app. The expansion follows its introduction in Germany, though the platform f...

Printer: Curaçao causes striking surge in flag orders this World Cup

Printing company Drukbedrijf reports that orders for Curaçao flags have increased tenfold since the country qualified for the World Cup. This surge in demand marks a significant peak in sales for the...

US launches new strikes on Iran after drone shot down

The United States military conducted airstrikes against Iranian targets, including radars and command centers near the Strait of Hormuz, over the weekend. These operations targeted facilities used for...