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SWAT team raids home in Vogelbuurt, kidnapping suspect arrested

A police arrest team raided a home in Amsterdam's Vogelbuurt neighborhood to apprehend a suspect involved in the kidnapping and assault of a Spanish man in February 2026. Two additional suspects were ...

Motorcyclist injured in single-vehicle accident on N232 near Lijnden

A motorcyclist was injured in a single-vehicle accident on the N232 (Schipholweg) near Lijnden on Tuesday evening. The driver was transported for medical treatment following the incident.

Media: Zelensky showed Trump photos of damaged monastery

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky showed U.S. President Donald Trump photos of damage to the historic Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery during their meeting at the G7 summit. The exchange, reported b...

Israel ends Palestinian authority over Cave of the Patriarchs

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has transferred the administration of the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron from the Palestinian Authority and the local municipality to an Israeli body. The s...

Trump prevents Europe from protecting itself against hackers with powerful AI model: ‘Bloodbath looms’

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has restricted the export of the powerful AI software Mythos, preventing Europe from using it to defend against major cyberattacks. The European Union has criticized...

Prosecutors accuse suspect in fatal Vogelwaarde accident of recklessness

The Dutch Public Prosecutor's Office has charged a 19-year-old driver with recklessness following a fatal traffic accident in Vogelwaarde, Zeeland. This charge represents the most severe form of legal...

Heated final debate ahead of vote on asylum seeker return scheme

Members of the European Parliament held a final debate on Tuesday regarding new EU rules for returning rejected asylum seekers. The Parliament is scheduled to vote on Wednesday on the regulation, whic...

Deaths reported after new Israeli attacks in Lebanon

Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least four people and wounded several others in the Nabatieh region. The state news agency NNA reported that the attacks targeted vehicles in m...

Fred sits with Heemskerk flag at Oranje match in the US: ‘In the stadium they checked if it was a radical political statement’

Heemskerk resident Fred Roest brought his village flag to the Netherlands national football team's match against Japan in the United States. Stadium security thoroughly inspected the banner to confirm...

Aruba's Prime Minister surprises with announcement of departure

Aruban Prime Minister Mike Eman has announced he will step down on January 1, 2027, to hand over leadership to a new generation. The announcement by the leader of the Arubaanse Volkspartij (AVP) has b...

G7 aims to contain Ebola with better travel rules, vaccines, and tests

G7 leaders and partner nations have agreed to coordinate travel regulations for regions affected by Ebola to curb the virus's spread. Following a meeting in Évian, France, the countries also committe...

First phase of new Ebola vaccine trials possible next month

Vaccine developers are expected to begin the first clinical trial phase for new Ebola vaccines as early as July. These vaccines target the specific variant currently circulating in the Democratic Repu...

Tallon Griekspoor immediately knocked out on Halle grass

Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor was eliminated in the first round of the grass-court tournament in Halle, Germany. He lost in three sets to Japan's Sho Shimabukuro, who is ranked 97th in the wor...

Significant damage in collision between ambulance and car in Lijnden

A car and an ambulance collided on the N232 in Lijnden on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in significant damage to both vehicles. No injuries were reported in the accident, which occurred on the Schiphol...

Suspects held for Amsterdam explosion are injured Naoufal T. (24) and Yassine B. (25)

Two Amsterdam residents, Naoufal T. and Yassine B., remain in pretrial detention after being seriously injured in a devastating explosion in Amsterdam on Thursday night. The two suspects are currently...

Suspects held for Osdorp explosion are injured Naoufal T. (24) and Yassine B. (25)

Nel Schuttevaêr-Velthuijs and five other Beverwijk residents posthumously honored with Yad Vashem recognition

Six individuals from Beverwijk, including Nel Schuttevaêr-Velthuijs, have been posthumously honored with the Yad Vashem 'Righteous Among the Nations' award. This title is granted by the state of Isra...

European Parliament approves lower tariffs on US products

A majority of the European Parliament has voted to lower import tariffs on various American products. This decision is intended to prevent U.S. President Donald Trump from imposing new trade tariffs o...

Person rushed to hospital after stabbing in Haarlem park

Emergency services responded to a stabbing at the Staten Bolwerk in Haarlem on Tuesday afternoon. One victim was injured in the incident and rushed to the hospital for urgent medical treatment.

Source: G7 agrees on new energy sanctions against Russia

The G7 nations have reached an agreement to impose new energy sanctions on Russia in an effort to increase international pressure. The consensus was established during a meeting of world leaders held ...

KLM cancels flights to Saudi Arabia and Dubai until August

KLM has extended the suspension of its flights to Riyadh, Dammam, and Dubai until August 9th due to ongoing unrest in the Middle East. The Dutch airline announced the decision on Tuesday in response t...

Indications of flash powder use in powerful explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp

A massive explosion that destroyed an Amsterdam gym and injured seven people was likely caused by flash powder, a highly sensitive substance often used in heavy fireworks or ATM bombings. Experts beli...

EU bans extra hand luggage fees

The European Union has reached an agreement to eliminate extra fees for small carry-on luggage on flights within member states. This deal between EU countries and the European Parliament aims to stand...

Sister of Onno Kuut, murdered in 2009: my brother mattered

On the first day of the appeal trial against the 'tattoo killers' in Rotterdam, the sister of Onno Kuut spoke about her brother who was murdered in 2009. She emphasized that he was a person with a sto...

FBI foils potential terror attack at White House cage fight

The FBI prevented a potential terrorist attack during a UFC cage fight held in the garden of the White House. The event was organized last weekend to celebrate the 80th birthday of U.S. President Dona...

Oil price at three-month low but not yet back to previous levels

Oil prices reached a three-month low on Tuesday amid hopes for a peace agreement between Iran and the United States. Experts note that more specific details of the agreement are necessary to determine...

Trump: Syria can take over fight against Hezbollah from Israel

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested at the G7 summit that Syria should take over the fight against Hezbollah in Lebanon from Israel. Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Israel's current military op...

Poland arrests two people after murder of Putin critic

Polish police have arrested two Belarusian nationals following the fatal shooting of a Russian Putin critic in eastern Poland. Authorities are currently investigating the suspects' involvement in the ...

Red Cross seeks more aid workers due to deployment in Ter Apel

The Red Cross is seeking new aid workers to sustain its daily operations in Ter Apel, where approximately 22 staff members assist asylum seekers at the registration center. The organization needs addi...

Court rejects release request for Norwegian Crown Princess's son

A Norwegian court has rejected Marius Borg Høiby's request to be released from pre-trial detention. The son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit was recently sentenced to four years in prison for multiple o...