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Public Prosecution Service demands 40-month prison sentence for explosion at De Pizzabakkers Amsterdam

The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 40-month prison sentence for a 25-year-old man involved in a series of explosions at a De Pizzabakkers restaurant in Amsterdam. Prosecutors cited DNA evid...

Shipbuilder Damen unhappy with German withdrawal: 'Part was already finished'

Dutch shipbuilder Damen has expressed dissatisfaction following the German government's decision to cancel a contract for six frigates. The company stated that significant progress had already been ma...

Halsema at slavery commemoration: Deeply rooted racist views in parts of society

During the National Commemoration of the Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark, Mayor Femke Halsema and Acting Prime Minister Jetten addressed the persistent issues of structural racism and discrimin...

Primary school students hold their own Bigi Spikri: "Everyone should know it is Keti Koti"

Students from the Flevoparkschool in Amsterdam-Oost organized their own Bigi Spikri parade to commemorate Keti Koti and raise awareness about the history of slavery. Teachers and residents praised the...

Willem Holleeder (68) must be moved to a lighter regime, decision to keep him in EBI is 'unfair'

Five dead in Antwerp apartment fire

Canada to participate in Eurovision Song Contest for the first time next year

The European Broadcasting Union has announced that Canada will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in 2027. This marks the first addition of a new country to the competition ...

Jermaine Jackson allowed to defend himself in rape case

Jermaine Jackson has been granted a new opportunity to defend himself against allegations of sexual assault dating back to 1988. This follows a 2023 legal ruling in which the singer was ordered to pay...

Council of State: asylum for Syrians rightly refused due to child marriage

The Dutch Council of State has ruled that the government correctly denied asylum to four Syrian men who engaged in sexual acts with minors under the guise of child marriages. Minister Bart van den Bri...

Murder suspect Clen V. claims he did not notice deceased woman in bathroom

Clen V. is suspected of involvement in the death of his 40-year-old partner, Leonie, who was found deceased in her Amsterdam-Zuid home in March. The Public Prosecution Service cites evidence that the ...

Amsterdam suspect denies murdering his wife, cause of death still unclear

A 39-year-old man has appeared in court in Amsterdam to deny allegations that he murdered his wife, whose body was found in a bath in their home last March. While prosecutors suspect foul play, no def...

Public Prosecution Service: foul play ‘most likely’ in death of Leonie (40) in Amsterdam-Zuid, partner Clen V. denies involvement

Press center in Kansas evacuated due to approaching thunderstorms

The media center in Kansas City was evacuated three hours before a World Cup match between the Netherlands and Tunisia due to approaching severe weather. Journalists were ordered to leave the temporar...

Car catches fire and burns out on Nieuwe Bennebroekerweg in Hoofddorp

A car caught fire and was destroyed on the Nieuwe Bennebroekerweg in Hoofddorp on Thursday evening. The driver escaped uninjured, though the incident caused traffic disruptions in the area.

Italy and France want new peacekeeping mission in Lebanon

Italy and France have announced plans to establish a new peacekeeping force in Lebanon following the expiration of the current UNIFIL mandate at the end of this year. During a meeting in Antibes, lead...

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A Code Red weather warning has been issued for the Amsterdam region, leading the local safety council to convene. Authorities are coordinating their response to the severe weather conditions affecting...

Van of missing delivery driver burnt out in Haarlem, many parcels lost

A delivery van caught fire on the Dreef in Haarlem on Thursday evening, resulting in heavy damage and the loss of many packages. Police are currently searching for the delivery driver, who disappeared...

Dutch Ministry of Defence remains opposed to individual Hawija compensation

The Dutch Ministry of Defense has reaffirmed its decision not to provide individual compensation to victims of the 2015 bombing in Hawija, Iraq, which resulted in at least 70 deaths. Minister Dilan Ye...

Prosecutors drop rape case against Harvey Weinstein

Prosecutors in New York have dropped a rape charge against former film mogul Harvey Weinstein after the accuser declined to testify. The decision brings an end to what would have been the fourth trial...

New Colombian leader demands quick surrender of armed groups

Colombia's president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has issued a one-month deadline for armed groups in the country to surrender. He stated that his administration will not make any concessions during...

Spanish media: Goalkeeper Ter Stegen on his way to Ajax on loan

German goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is reportedly close to joining Ajax on a one-season loan from FC Barcelona. According to the Spanish sports newspaper AS, the deal is nearing completion for th...

Kansas City turns out in force for Oranje fan walk

Thousands of residents in Kansas City joined Dutch football fans for a massive fanwalk through the city center on Thursday. The event followed a celebration in the Power & Light District as supporters...

Looting reported in hard-hit Venezuelan coastal province

Reports of looting have emerged from the earthquake-stricken Venezuelan coastal province of La Guaira. Heavily damaged shops in the resort town of Catia La Mar are being targeted following the seismic...

Court hearings canceled in provinces with code red warning

Physical court hearings in Dutch provinces under a code red weather warning have been cancelled for Friday. Urgent legal matters, such as care authorizations or supervision orders, may still proceed o...

The big winner after Netherlands-Mexico is the clever owner of a Thai restaurant in Denmark

This article reflects on the 1998 World Cup football match between the Netherlands and Mexico, which was viewed by fans at a festival site in Denmark. It highlights the story of a local Thai restauran...

Significant drop in Haarlem severe weather damage last year, rainfall costs lowest since 2017

Private property damage caused by severe weather in Haarlem fell to 919,000 euros last year, reaching its lowest level since 2017. This figure represents a significant decrease compared to the previou...

US judge blocks Trump order on mail-in ballots

A federal judge in Boston has blocked an executive order by President Donald Trump that aimed to tighten regulations for mail-in voting. The ruling follows a lawsuit filed by more than twenty Democrat...

Dutch fans celebrate in a still-dry Kansas City

Dutch football fans gathered in Kansas City to celebrate ahead of the national team's final World Cup group match against Tunisia. The event featured performances by artists such as FeestDJRuud and Yv...

First code red for heat in part of the country on Friday

For the first time, a code red weather warning for extreme heat has been issued for a large part of the Netherlands this Friday. The alert applies to most regions except for the northern provinces and...

Katia Garcia first woman to referee a Dutch national team World Cup match: ‘She is calm, but fierce when necessary’

Katia Garcia will become the first female referee in World Cup history to officiate a match involving the Dutch national team. The 33-year-old official is scheduled to lead the game taking place early...