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Washington Post: Months needed to clear mines in Strait of Hormuz

The US Defense Department estimates it could take up to six months to clear Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz. This prolonged demining process is expected to keep global oil and gas prices high ...

Young asylum seekers to spend winters in Heino in coming years

The COA has been granted permission to house up to 140 young asylum seekers aged 15 to 18 at a holiday park near Heino for the next five winters. The facility will be used annually from October to Apr...

Suspected victim of singer d4vd died of multiple stab wounds

An autopsy report released on Wednesday revealed that 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez died from multiple stab wounds after being found in the car of singer d4vd last year. The singer has been char...

If it weren't so sad, you'd almost laugh at the propaganda in Russian primary schools

Injuries in head-on train collision in Denmark

Several people were injured following a head-on collision between two trains near Hillerød, Denmark. The accident occurred approximately 30 kilometers north of Copenhagen.

US: 31 ships stopped in blockade of Iranian ports

The United States military command, CENTCOM, reported that 31 ships were stopped during a blockade of Iranian ports. These vessels were ordered to either turn back or return to their points of origin.

Ian and Alysia by bike from the UK: 'You have great bike paths. Much better than in England'

British cyclists Ian and Alysia are preparing to return to the UK via ferry after a cycling trip in the Netherlands. They praised the quality of the Dutch bicycle infrastructure, noting it is signific...

Grief for Ali (23) killed by bomb after returning to Lebanon: "Should never have happened"

Friends of 23-year-old Ali Dia have established a memorial in Amsterdam after he was killed by an Israeli bombing in Lebanon following his return from the Netherlands. Dia, who lived in Amsterdam for ...

Multiple killed and wounded in Russian attack on Dnipro

A Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro resulted in at least two deaths and eight injuries. One person remains missing following the strike.

Pension funds have smaller buffers due to war in Middle East

The funding ratios of major Dutch pension funds ABP and PME have declined due to financial market instability linked to the conflict in the Middle East. This decrease could result in less capital bein...

Iran 'fully prepared' to participate in World Cup

Iran's national football team is fully prepared to participate in the upcoming World Cup this summer despite the ongoing war. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani confirmed the team's readiness ...

Oil prices rise on uncertain ceasefire prospects

Oil prices have risen for the fourth consecutive day due to ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. The struggle for control of the strategic waterway has led to...

US Navy Secretary leaves post immediately

US Secretary of the Navy John Phelan has resigned from his position effective immediately, according to an announcement from the Pentagon. No official explanation has been provided for the sudden depa...

Search with drones and divers for person in the IJ yields nothing, jacket found on quay

Search for person in the IJ, police helicopter deployed

Emergency services, including divers and a police helicopter, conducted a search for a person reported in the IJ river near Java-eiland and Amsterdam-Noord. Commercial shipping was halted as a precaut...

Tennis player De Jong loses in Madrid first round

Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong was defeated in the first round of the Madrid Masters by Spain's Rafael Jódar. Despite winning the first set, the world number 109 lost the match 6-2, 5-7, 4-6 afte...

Violent necklace robber who used pepper spray sentenced to 14 months

A man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for committing five violent chain robberies at metro and train stations in Amsterdam. The perpetrator used methods including pepper spray and the "footb...

Attack on rescue workers during rescue attempt of journalist in Lebanon

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least two people and injured journalists and aid workers. The casualties occurred during a rescue attempt for a journalist following an attack in the...

Trump calls Virginia referendum rigged

President Donald Trump claimed that a referendum on electoral redistricting in Virginia was rigged after voters approved a map likely to benefit Democrats. Writing on Truth Social, Trump alleged that ...

Trump: Iran refrains from executing women at my request

President Donald Trump announced that eight women facing execution in Iran will be released following his request for a goodwill gesture ahead of upcoming negotiations. However, Iranian judicial autho...

Iranian top negotiator demands end to US blockade

Iranian parliament speaker and top negotiator Mohammed Qalibaf has demanded that the United States end its naval blockade of Iranian ports to facilitate a genuine ceasefire. Qalibaf criticized the cur...

IND to assess whether asylum seekers can return to safe parts of Syria

Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink announced that the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) will assess on an individual basis whether Syrian asylum seekers can safely return to parts of ...

Separate referendum on Israel boycott would cost a few million euros

Mayor Femke Halsema has stated that holding a standalone referendum in Amsterdam regarding a boycott of Israel would cost an estimated 2.19 million euros. The proposal currently lacks majority support...

Separate referendum on Israel boycott would cost a few million euros

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema estimates that holding a standalone referendum on a potential boycott of Israel would cost the city approximately 2.19 million euros. While costs could be significantly r...

Consumer fears war, investor counts on peace

Consumers are growing increasingly pessimistic due to the conflict in the Middle East, while stock markets continue to reach record highs. This contrast raises questions about whether investors are ig...

Many more LGBTQ+ Instagram accounts disabled, many reports from the Netherlands

Numerous LGBTQ+ organizations and minority groups in the Netherlands have reported losing access to their Instagram accounts in recent weeks. The reporting center Repro Uncensored has received approxi...

Greek politicians may face prosecution in EU funds fraud case

The Greek parliament has lifted the legal immunity of thirteen politicians from the ruling Néa Dimokratía party to allow for their prosecution in an EU subsidy fraud case. The scandal involves dozen...

Asylum shelter outweighs local residents' interests, judge rules

A Dutch judge ruled that the societal need for humanitarian asylum housing outweighs the interests of local residents in participating in the decision-making process. The case involved thirteen reside...

30-year sentence demanded for Syrian man from Druten for serious militia violence

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 30-year prison sentence for Rafik A., a Syrian man residing in Druten, for crimes including torture and sexual violence committed in Syria between 2...

New evidence in sex crimes case against Heemskerk man challenges previous statements: 'I wasn't honest because I was afraid of the consequences'

New DNA evidence has surfaced in a sexual assault case against a 27-year-old man from Heemskerk who was previously acquitted of rape. Supplemental testing identified his sperm and saliva on the victim...