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Suspect plants explosive at Borneosteiger, police release clear footage

Amsterdam police have released surveillance footage of a suspect who placed an explosive at a restaurant on Borneosteiger on the night of January 22-23. The video shows the individual, believed to be ...

Blocked DigiD takeover poorly received; US ambassador in frantic talks with Washington: ‘We are concerned’

U.S. Ambassador Joseph Popolo is in urgent consultations with Washington after the Dutch government blocked the acquisition of the company behind DigiD by the American firm Kyndryl. Popolo expressed c...

Protesters removed from council chamber after displaying pro-Hamas banner: Halsema calls it an ‘absolute disgrace’

British media: fire at Jewish shop in London

A large fire broke out at a kosher supermarket in the Golders Green neighborhood of London. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the blaze, noting that there have been several recent a...

Brussels takes new measures to improve humanitarian aid

The European Commission is implementing new measures to strengthen EU humanitarian aid in response to record-high global needs. While other major donors have reduced their contributions, the EU pledge...

Ex-RAF terrorist sentenced to 13 years for robberies

Former Red Army Faction member Daniela Klette has been sentenced to 13 years in prison by a court in northern Germany. She was convicted for six violent armed robberies committed between 1999 and 2016...

Twelve years in prison for fatal shooting in Vlissingen supermarket

A court in Breda has sentenced 24-year-old Jordy C. to twelve years in prison for a fatal shooting in a Vlissingen supermarket on June 22 last year. The incident resulted in the death of 44-year-old T...

Hungarian parliament blocks withdrawal from ICC

The Hungarian parliament has voted to reverse the country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC). This decision overturns an initiative started by former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán...

Thailand mandates quarantine for travelers from Ebola-hit countries

Thailand has introduced a mandatory 21-day quarantine for travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda following an Ebola outbreak. The measure follows reports of the virus spreading in ...

Power bank forces easyJet emergency landing in Rome, UK aviation authority sounds alarm

An easyJet flight heading to London made an emergency landing in Rome after a powerbank in the cargo hold posed a significant fire risk. While British aviation authorities report a rise in battery-rel...

Israel claims death of Hamas leader Mohammed Odeh

Israeli authorities confirmed that Hamas commander Mohammed Odeh was killed Tuesday during a targeted airstrike in Gaza City. Defense Minister Israel Katz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had pre...

Jetten: Change in relationship with US is ‘irreversible’

Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated that the relationship between the Netherlands, Europe, and the United States has undergone an irreversible change. In a major speech on foreign policy, Jetten warned t...

Police raid Spanish ruling party headquarters

Spanish police have searched the national headquarters of the ruling Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) as part of an investigation into illegal party financing. The operation by the Guardia Civil target...

Military police arrest Amsterdam man (24) at Schiphol for allegedly leaking data to drug criminals

'I am completely fed up with prison.' Yet Velsen-Noord man (36) convicted of stabbing neighbor to death remains in custody

A 36-year-old man from Velsen-Noord remains in custody after the Amsterdam Court of Appeal denied his request for release during his appeal against a 12-year sentence for killing his neighbor. Despite...

Netherlands and Germany set up NATO headquarters in Estonia

The Netherlands and Germany are planning to deploy several dozen soldiers to Estonia to establish a NATO defense headquarters. While the Dutch Ministry of Defense has yet to officially confirm the mis...

Provincial officials traveling to US to discuss Formula 1 cycling traffic, cost: 29,000 euros

A delegation of five provincial officials is traveling to California for a study trip focused on public transportation and cycling logistics for Formula 1. The visit, which costs 29,000 euros, aims to...

This Amsterdammer blew up himself and his ship to avoid capture by the Belgians

During the Belgian Revolution, Amsterdam naval officer Jan van Speijk blew up his ship and himself to prevent the vessel from falling into the hands of Belgian rebels. His act of self-sacrifice remain...

Samsung employees can expect millions in bonuses

Samsung and labor unions have reached an agreement on substantial employee bonuses for the coming years. This deal has successfully averted a planned 18-day strike at the South Korean technology giant...

Ster expects record advertising revenue during World Cup despite unfavorable kick-off times and Trump effect

Ster, the advertising arm of the Dutch Public Broadcasting (NPO), expects record-breaking revenue during the upcoming football World Cup in North America. Despite challenges such as unfavorable kick-o...

Car ends up in ditch in Overveen

On Tuesday evening, a car ended up in a ditch along the Duinlustweg in Overveen. The occupants managed to escape the vehicle without injuries but were left soaked from the incident.

French TV channel receives complaints over 'too red' weather maps

French TV channel BFMTV has received complaints from climate skeptics who claim its weather maps are "too red" and cause unnecessary panic. The controversy arises as France experiences a heatwave with...

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon at lowest level since 2019

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon reached its lowest level since 2019, according to a report by monitor MapBiomas. The country lost 985,000 hectares of native vegetation last year, marking a 20.6 ...

Will it be another hot summer and why (not)? And four more questions about the heat

The Netherlands recently experienced record-breaking temperatures, with May 26 being the hottest ever recorded at 31.2 degrees Celsius. While temperatures are expected to cool temporarily, meteorologi...

Trump adds former Attorney General Bondi to AI advisory committee

President Donald Trump has appointed former Attorney General Pam Bondi to a White House advisory committee focused on artificial intelligence. According to reports from Axios, Bondi will join the grou...

Trump-backed Paxton defeats senator in Texas primary

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent U.S. Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary on Tuesday. Paxton, who received the backing of former President Donald Trump, was declare...

KLM flight to Amsterdam refuels in French Guiana due to fuel shortage

KLM flight KL714, traveling from Paramaribo to Amsterdam, was forced to divert to French Guiana to refuel shortly after departure on Tuesday. The unscheduled stop occurred due to a fuel shortage befor...

North Korea tests new multifunctional rocket launch system

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised the testing of a new multifunctional rocket launch system involving tactical ballistic missiles and precision cruise missiles. The system is reportedly desig...

Over 100 asylum seekers moved from Ter Apel to Groningen

More than a hundred asylum seekers were relocated from the registration center in Ter Apel to the Hanzeplaza convention center in Groningen due to a lack of space. The Red Cross managed the transport ...

Prime Minister Jetten does not rule out cooperation with Markuszower

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten criticized politician Gidi Markuszower for his comments regarding Palestinian refugees, stating they place him outside constructive political forces. However, despite p...