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Prosecutors demand three years for Mohamed M. after series of street robberies in Amsterdam

Hegseth: US achieved victory with a capital V in Iran

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has declared a "historic victory" on the battlefield following the conclusion of the conflict with Iran. He characterized the outcome as a major success for the ...

Hezbollah urges Lebanese not to return home yet

Hezbollah has urged residents of southern Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, and the southern suburbs of Beirut to delay returning to their homes. The group stated that displaced individuals should wait until...

Israel reports largest attacks on Lebanon to date

The Israeli military has launched its largest series of airstrikes on Lebanon since the start of the current conflict. According to an army spokesperson, the strikes are being carried out in various r...

Turkish media: ten people detained for attack on Israeli consulate

Turkish authorities have detained ten individuals, including two injured suspects, following a shooting at the Israeli consulate in Istanbul. A third assailant was killed during the incident, and inve...

Netherlands and allies to contribute in Strait of Hormuz

The Netherlands and seven major allies, including France, Germany, and the UK, have announced their commitment to protecting the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire. The joint statement was also si...

Shipping traffic in Strait of Hormuz expected to remain disrupted for a long time

Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is expected to face prolonged disruptions despite a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Tehran has indicated it will work toward ensuring free ...

Thailand confirms 3 dead in Strait of Hormuz shelling

Thailand has confirmed that three crew members were killed during an Iranian attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz last month. The victims were previously listed as missing, while twenty othe...

Trump: tariffs for countries supplying arms to Iran

Donald Trump announced that the United States will immediately impose a 50 percent import tariff on any country that supplies weapons to Iran. Writing on Truth Social, Trump stated that the measure is...

Pedestrian seriously injured after collision on Purmerweg in North

A pedestrian was seriously injured on Monday morning following a collision with a car on Purmerweg in Amsterdam-Noord. Emergency services and a trauma team responded to the scene at the intersection w...

KLM maintains decision to suspend Dubai flights, ticket price increase remains

KLM will continue to suspend flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until at least May 17, citing safety concerns despite a recent ceasefire in the Middle East. The airline's previous decision to cancel...

Dubai remains ‘no go’ for KLM: ‘Assume airlines make a sound assessment’

KLM maintains its decision to avoid flying to Dubai despite a ceasefire agreement in the Middle East. The travel association ANVR is currently working to find solutions for passengers with connecting ...

Syrian suspect from Druten: Case against me is a conspiracy

Rafik A., a 57-year-old Syrian man living in Druten, appeared in court in The Hague facing 25 charges of torture and sexual violence committed in Syria during 2013 and 2014. During the trial's start o...

Attempted manslaughter suspect remains silent about violence between youth groups

A 22-year-old suspect from Beverwijk has announced he will remain silent throughout his trial for attempted manslaughter. The case involves violence between groups of youths and was discussed during a...

Brussels calls on Israel to stop attacks on Lebanon

The European Commission has called on Israel to halt its military attacks in Lebanon following the announcement of a temporary ceasefire in the Middle East. Although Israel and the United States have ...

Ede cafe hostage-taker also prosecuted for hostage-taking in Vught prison

The Public Prosecution Service is prosecuting 30-year-old Corné H. for taking several employees hostage at the Vught prison on December 5, 2023. H. was being held at the facility while awaiting psych...

Researchers find far more beavers in Limburg than previously thought

Researchers have found that the beaver population in Limburg is significantly higher than previously estimated, with figures expected to reach up to 3,700 by the summer of 2025. This updated data, whi...

Seventeen arrested during PSV championship celebration

Seventeen people were arrested during PSV Eindhoven's championship celebration for offenses including fireworks use, vandalism, and assault. While most arrests occurred throughout the day and evening,...

Fuel prices likely to drop as early as Thursday, but only by a few cents

Fuel prices are expected to decrease starting this Thursday as global oil prices drop following a ceasefire in the Middle East. However, experts predict the decline will only be a few cents because ga...

Arab countries hope for improvement after Iran deal

Arab nations, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, have expressed optimism following a two-week non-aggression agreement between Iran and the United States. These countries view the deal as a sig...

Greece bans social media for children under 15

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a ban on social media for children under the age of 15, starting January 1, 2027. Mitsotakis described the policy as a difficult but necessary me...

Van Veldhoven: energy situation will remain concerning for the time being

Dutch Energy Minister Stientje van Veldhoven warned that the global energy situation will remain concerning despite a ceasefire between the US and Iran. She noted that significant damage to regional e...

Zelensky: Ceasefire makes talks possible

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the ceasefire between Iran, the United States, and Israel, expressing hope for a similar agreement with Russia. He stated that pausing hostilities creat...

Iranian academics in the Netherlands hopeful about ceasefire

Shahin Sultany Taied, chairman of the Association of Iranian Academics in the Netherlands, has expressed support for a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The organization advocate...

Every Dutch citizen needs a ‘digital emergency kit’, says State Secretary: ‘Do you have your medication on paper?’

Dutch State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts is urging citizens to prepare a "digital emergency kit" containing physical copies of essential information like phone numbers and medical records. The recommend...

Berendsen: sending troops to Strait of Hormuz not currently on the table

Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen stated that the Netherlands currently has no plans to send military personnel to secure the Strait of Hormuz. These remarks were made following the announcement of...

Ukraine now also believes it is time for a ceasefire with Russia

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called for a ceasefire with Russia, citing the recent truce in the Middle East as a precedent. He praised United States leadership and urged for similar in...

Men severely assaulted and robbed during date, possibly more victims

A 35-year-old man from Amsterdam was arrested for severely assaulting and robbing two men he met through a dating platform at his residence in the Wallen district. The suspect allegedly forced his vic...

Israeli military says it will no longer attack Iran

The Israeli military (IDF) announced it has ceased its attacks on Iran after conducting strikes on Tuesday night to prevent potential Iranian aggression. However, the IDF emphasized that military oper...

Macron wants Middle East ceasefire to include Lebanon

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for the Middle East ceasefire to include Lebanon, emphasizing that the truce should apply more broadly. He also expressed support for the agreement between ...