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River cruise ship hits Amsterdamsebrug, captain slightly injured

A river cruise ship collided with the Amsterdamsebrug over the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal on Wednesday evening, causing significant damage to the vessel's wheelhouse and slightly injuring the skipper. The ...

CEO of largest asset manager warns of dire consequences if oil hits $150

Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, has warned of severe global economic consequences if oil prices reach $150 per barrel. He described a potential doom scenario that would be felt worldwide should such...

Figure skaters Tsiba and Danilova out after finishing last in short program

Dutch figure skaters Michel Tsiba and Daria Danilova were eliminated from the World Championships in Prague after finishing in last place during the short program. The pair earned a score of 48.77, fa...

Tariq Ramadan sentenced to 18 years in prison in Paris for rape

Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan has been sentenced to 18 years in prison by a French court for the rape of three women. Ramadan, who was not present for the ruling, will also be banned from enteri...

Iranian Foreign Minister: no plans to negotiate with US

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on state television that Iran has no plans to negotiate with the United States and intends to continue its policy of resistance. This announcement comes ...

Minister Berendsen urges ‘Brexit Reset’ in London: ‘Re-engage UK in European security’

Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen traveled to London to advocate for a 'Brexit Reset' and closer cooperation with the United Kingdom on European security. He emphasized that the Netherlands conside...

Haaksbergen council approves asylum reception criteria after referendum

The Haaksbergen municipal council has approved a set of criteria for selecting asylum seeker reception locations following a local referendum. A majority of the council members expressed confidence th...

Expert: 'Trump is unpredictable, so investors don't know which way it's going and are doing nothing'

Investors are currently navigating volatile financial markets driven by ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the unpredictability of Donald Trump. This atmosphere of uncertainty has led many small ...

Times of Israel: Iran's gift to US was passage for tankers

President Donald Trump's claimed 'gift' from Iran was the guaranteed safe passage of several tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Arab and American officials speaking to The Times of Isr...

Prisoner also escapes in Roermond, remains at large

A prisoner escaped from custody in Roermond last Friday after a hospital visit and remains at large. The Judicial Institutions Service confirmed the incident, which occurred while the individual was b...

Cabinet cannot yet say when it will take energy measures

Minister Heleen Herbert stated that the Dutch cabinet cannot yet determine when it will implement measures to address the economic and energy impacts caused by the war in Iran. The announcement was ma...

Cyndi Lauper's husband sued over son's sexual abuse

David Thornton, the husband of singer Cyndi Lauper, is being sued for sexual abuse by their son, Declyn 'Dex' Lauper. Thornton is accused of renting the apartment where the alleged abuse occurred and ...

Zelensky: Russia wanted to blackmail US by helping Iran

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of attempting to blackmail the United States by offering to halt intelligence sharing with Iran. In exchange, Russia reportedly demanded that the ...

Antwerp car fire suspects placed in closed institution

Two minors arrested for an arson attack near Antwerp's Jewish quarter have been placed in a closed institution by a juvenile judge. The suspects are charged with intentional arson and participating in...

Wealthy tourists spend $110,000 for a week in Antarctica, and even their poop comes back with them

Parties attack FVD over friendly stance toward Iran and Russia

Dutch coalition and opposition parties criticized Forum for Democracy (FVD) MP Ralf Dekker for his supportive stance toward Russia and Iran. During a debate on energy prices, Dekker proposed that the ...

White House: Trump to unleash hell if Iran continues fight

US President Donald Trump's spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, stated that Trump is prepared to "unleash hell" if Iran does not agree to a deal. The White House maintains that Iran must accept it has los...

Car crashes into house in Beverwijk, extensive damage

On Wednesday evening, a driver veered off the road and crashed into a house on the Schans in Beverwijk. No injuries were reported, though the collision caused significant damage to the property.

Minister Sjoerdsma welcome in China for trade mission despite sanctions list

Dutch Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma will lead a trade mission to China after receiving confirmation that he is welcome despite being on a Chinese sanctions list. The visit was confirmed following a discus...

The blueprint for a Greater Israel

The article discusses the expansion of Israeli military operations from Gaza and the West Bank into Lebanon, suggesting a broader strategy for territorial gain. It draws parallels between the tactics ...

Four boys prosecuted for attacks on De Pizzabakkers – but the mastermind remains out of reach

99 names: Duinrust auditorium falls silent during impressive tribute at Jewish monument in Beverwijk

A memorial ceremony was held at the Jewish Name Monument at Duinrust cemetery in Beverwijk to honor Holocaust victims. During the tribute, a poem by Kiki Borsje reflecting on the experiences of those ...

Young person wins landmark case against Meta and Google: social media are too addictive

Meta and Google have been ordered to pay millions of dollars in damages following a groundbreaking lawsuit in the United States. The court ruled that the companies failed to adequately warn users abou...

Germany invests billions more to reduce emissions

Germany has announced plans to invest an additional 8 billion euros to reduce CO2 emissions, with funds directed toward projects like building more wind turbines. Despite the investment, experts remai...

Netherlands apologizes for civilian bombing in Mosul, offers compensation to victims

Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yesilgöz has issued a formal apology to the relatives of victims of a 2016 Dutch airstrike in Mosul, Iraq, that killed civilians. The government has also decided to provi...

UN chief: Lebanon must not become the next Gaza

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that Lebanon must not suffer the same fate as the Gaza Strip. He emphasized that the Gaza model should not be repeated in Lebanon as regio...

Sarah Mullally takes office as religious leader of Anglican Church

Sarah Mullally has been formally installed as the first female head of the Anglican Church during a ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral in England. The event was attended by the British Prime Minister an...

Fifth suspect in synagogue explosion also held for terrorism

A 19-year-old man from Tilburg has been detained as the fifth suspect in a synagogue explosion in Rotterdam and is being charged with terrorism. The court ordered him to remain in custody for at least...

Badhoevedorp ATM bombing suspects are Amsterdammers aged 18 and 20. 'Sealbag machines' appear to be new targets.

Two men from Amsterdam, aged 18 and 20, have been arrested following an ATM explosion in Badhoevedorp that targeted a sealbag machine. The suspects remain in custody as police continue to investigate ...

Hezbollah leader rejects negotiations during fighting

The leader of Hezbollah has announced that the Iran-backed movement will not engage in negotiations with Israel while military attacks on Lebanon continue. The group maintains that hostilities must ce...