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Iran: Strait of Hormuz closed again over attacks on Lebanon

Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli military strikes on Lebanon. Tehran stated that the attacks represent a serious violation of a recent agreement between Ir...

Action finds success in Spain too: 'Some items are more expensive at the Chinese store than here'

Originally founded in the Netherlands in 1993, the discount retailer Action is rapidly expanding across Europe and currently operates 3,396 stores. The chain is now seeing significant success in Spain...

Missing British tapestry resurfaces after 100 years at Maastricht art fair

A British tapestry that had been missing for over a century was rediscovered by a curator during an art fair in Maastricht. The historic piece is scheduled to be displayed for the first time since its...

Judge seizes passport of Spanish PM's wife

A Spanish judge has ordered Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to surrender her passport and remain in the country ahead of her trial. The travel restriction also applies to on...

Japanese imperial couple received in Belgium after visiting the Netherlands

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived in Belgium on Saturday to begin a two-day state visit following their stay in the Netherlands. They were welcomed at Melsbroek military airport by ...

Ajax midfielder Sivert Mannsverk joins Sparta Prague permanently

Ajax has announced the permanent transfer of Norwegian midfielder Sivert Mannsverk to Sparta Prague. The 24-year-old player, who spent the previous season on loan with the Czech club, officially leave...

These locals are competing in the World Cup in North America

Several players from Amsterdam are competing in the ongoing World Cup in North America, representing both the Dutch national team and other countries. The Netherlands is scheduled to play a match agai...

Low water pressure near Hoogeveen due to storm damage

Residents of Hoogeveen and the surrounding areas are experiencing reduced water pressure on Saturday after a storm damaged a transport pipe. Water company WMD reported that the damage has halved the s...

UN human rights chief concerned over European return rules

UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk expressed concern over the European Parliament's recent approval of stricter rules for returning rejected asylum seekers. He urged the EU and its member state...

ProRail: storm causes major rail disruption

A severe storm on Friday night caused widespread disruptions across the Dutch railway network due to fallen trees blocking several tracks. ProRail staff and contractors worked throughout the night to ...

ProRail: storm causing major disruptions on the railways

A storm overnight on Friday caused widespread rail disruptions across the Netherlands due to fallen trees on several tracks. ProRail crews and contractors worked through the night to clear the obstruc...

Cyclist dies after collision with tractor in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel

Woman killed in Drenthe as tree falls on car during storm

A woman died in the Dutch province of Drenthe after a tree fell on her car during a storm on Friday night. She passed away at the scene of the accident.

World Cup quickly becomes political minefield, former minister Conny Helder knows all about it

Former Dutch sports minister Conny Helder reflects on the political complexities and pressures involved in representing the Netherlands at the World Cup. Political reporter Hans van Soest notes a shif...

Bolivia declares state of emergency over blockade crisis

The President of Bolivia has declared a state of emergency following weeks of public unrest and road blockades. This measure grants the government increased powers to restore order, including the depl...

Safety regions busy with storm damage, situation manageable

Safety regions across the Netherlands were busy handling storm damage on Friday night and Saturday morning. While the Utrecht safety region reported fallen trees and loose roof tiles, officials stated...

Deaths reported in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon

At least five people have been killed in southern Lebanon following Israeli strikes involving drones, fighter jets, and artillery. According to the Lebanese state news agency NNA, the attacks specific...

Sisters Heather (29) and Silver (26) from Haarlem play at the World Cup for ecstatic fans: 'We had to get used to the noise'

Haarlem sisters Heather and Silver Siegers are competing in the Cricket World Cup in England, experiencing significantly larger and louder crowds than in the Dutch domestic league. The athletes noted ...

Australia confirms first case of H5N1 bird flu

Australia has confirmed its first mainland case of H5N1 bird flu in a remote southwestern region. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins announced the discovery on Saturday.

Saskya (59) returns to Amsterdam after 30 years in the US: 'I lived in a dictatorship there'

Zelensky: Belarus must remove drone signal boosters

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has given Belarus one week to remove signal boosters near the border that he claims are used to assist Russian drone attacks. Zelensky warned that Ukraine will t...

Driver killed in train crash north of London

A train driver was killed in a collision between two trains near Bedford, north of London, on Friday. The British transport union RMT confirmed the fatality following the incident involving the two co...

Trump shows Qatari 747 to join Air Force One fleet

US President Donald Trump inspected a modified Boeing 747 at an airbase in Maryland that was gifted by Qatar. The aircraft is slated to become part of the presidential Air Force One fleet.

Many storm reports in central Netherlands, NL-Alert issued

On Friday evening, emergency centers in the central Netherlands, including Flevoland, Gooi en Vechtstreek, and Utrecht, received a high volume of storm damage reports. Local authorities issued an NL-A...

Massive thunderstorms sweep across the country: stunning images and heavy rain

Severe thunderstorms are moving across the Netherlands, leading to the issuance of a code orange weather warning for several provinces including Utrecht, South Holland, and Brabant. The warning for he...

Motorcyclist injured in collision with car at intersection in Aerdenhout

A motorcyclist was injured on Friday evening following a collision with a car at the intersection of Leeuwerikenlaan and Zandvoorterweg in Aerdenhout. The victim was subsequently transported to the ho...

Cyclist taken to hospital after collision with car on roundabout in Heemskerk

A cyclist was injured and transported to the hospital following a collision with a car on Friday evening in Heemskerk. The accident took place at a roundabout on the Hoflaan.

Two trains collide north of London

Two trains collided near Bedford, north of London, on Tuesday, with British transport police responding to the scene. Initial reports and witness accounts suggest that several passengers may have sust...

Poland strips Zelenskyy of award over diplomatic row

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has stripped his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, of the Order of the White Eagle, Poland's highest civilian honor. The decision follows a diplomatic dispute ...

Influencer Stuntkabouter banned from leaving France after accident that killed friend

Dutch influencer Martijn van Eijzeren, known as Stuntkabouter, has been ordered to remain in France following a fatal car accident that killed 28-year-old film director Ilya Vierhout. While Van Eijzer...