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Passengers head to the Netherlands after Spaniards leave the Hondius

A large-scale evacuation operation involving 23 countries is currently underway for passengers of the cruise ship m/v Hondius. Following the initial removal of Spanish passengers in Tenerife, other pa...

This Haarlem local moved to Thailand fifteen years ago: ‘It still feels like a holiday’

Dave Numan, a former resident of Haarlem, permanently relocated to Thailand fifteen years ago following a vacation. He transitioned from his life in the Netherlands to one surrounded by Thai street fo...

Eva zu Beck quit her dream job to travel: ‘Family and friends said it was reckless’

Adventurer and National Geographic host Eva zu Beck discusses her decision to leave a conventional career path to pursue a life of travel and mountain living. In an interview with Mezza magazine, she ...

Higher profit for Saudi Aramco despite export disruptions due to Iran war

Saudi Aramco reported increased profits for the first quarter as high oil prices, driven by the conflict in Iran, offset operational challenges. Despite the financial gain, the company's exports have ...

The Greenhouse | Celebration of avoided disaster scenario is unfortunately postponed

Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses the aftermath of a technical publication regarding climate models and their implications. He clarifies that, despite some optimistic interpretations, severe cli...

Portable toilet fire at Beverwijk construction site, police investigating

A mobile toilet caught fire on Saturday evening at a construction site on Hoflaan in Beverwijk. Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the incident after flames rose high from the sit...

Explosion at home in Haarlem, police investigating

An explosive went off at a residence on Fröbelstraat in Haarlem during the night between Saturday and Sunday. The blast caused damage to the front door, and local police have launched an investig...

Second car fire on Bergerslaan in Beverwijk in ten days

A car caught fire on Bergerslaan in Beverwijk during the night between Saturday and Sunday. This incident marks the second vehicle fire to occur on the same street within a ten-day period.

Germany and Canada deepen cooperation

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil discussed deepening bilateral cooperation between Germany and Canada during a conference in Toronto on Saturday. The meeting focused on exploring new ways for th...

US meets Qatari mediator in Miami over Iran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and envoy Steve Witkoff met with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Miami on Saturday. The meeting focused on discussions regarding...

Spanish passenger on KLM flight tests negative for hantavirus

A Spanish passenger and a flight attendant from Haarlem have both tested negative for the hantavirus after a Dutch woman died from the virus on a flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam. While the speci...

Mother of murdered Esther Paul still hopes for justice: ‘Since her death, only bad things have surfaced’

Deaths after new Israeli strikes in Lebanon

The Israeli military conducted multiple strikes in Lebanon on Saturday, resulting in at least 18 deaths according to Al Jazeera. One specific airstrike in the city of Saksakiyeh killed seven people, i...

Three arrests at demonstrations near Ter Apel asylum center

Police arrested three people during demonstrations at the asylum seeker center in Ter Apel on Saturday for insults and failing to provide identification. The protests concluded without further major i...

Péter Magyar starts as Prime Minister of Hungary

Pro-European conservative Péter Magyar has been installed as the new Prime Minister of Hungary following his party's victory in the April elections. His party, Tisza, secured a significant two-thirds...

WHO chief reassures Tenerife population about hantavirus

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has reassured the population of Tenerife that there is minimal health risk from the ship m/v Hondius, which is arriving with cases of hantavirus. He emp...

Global Sumud Flotilla lawyers: Israel releases activists

Israeli authorities are releasing two activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla who were detained over a week ago. The flotilla's legal team announced the release after receiving official confirmation ...

Putin promises visiting Fico enough energy for Slovakia

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Moscow on Saturday to discuss energy cooperation. During the visit, Putin pledged that Russia would make every effort to ...

Israel warned by Eurovision over call for votes

The Eurovision Song Contest organization issued a formal warning to the Israeli broadcaster KAN after contestant Noam Bettan violated competition rules. The breach involved Bettan using multiple langu...

Was wearing an Amsterdam Bandidos vest illegal? Suspended sentence demanded for Beverwijk man after two acquittals

An Amsterdam court is deliberating whether a 47-year-old man from Beverwijk committed a crime by wearing a Bandidos motorcycle club vest in June 2020. Despite two previous acquittals, prosecutors are ...

Heavy police presence in Ter Apel during asylum center protests

A heavy police presence, including mounted officers and mobile units, was deployed in Ter Apel on Saturday to monitor announced demonstrations at the local asylum seekers center. Only a small group of...

The Netherlands flooded by Chinese car brands: here is the reason

The Netherlands is experiencing a rapid influx of Chinese car brands, with over twenty manufacturers already present in the market and new ones arriving almost monthly. Auto expert Niek Schenk explain...

Kremlin: long road to peace deal with Ukraine

The Kremlin has stated that reaching a peace agreement with Ukraine remains a long process despite a current three-day ceasefire between the two nations. Russia and Ukraine have been at war for over f...

Woman rescues man from water at Stenen Hoofd, police hail heroic act

A 55-year-old woman is being hailed as a hero after jumping into the IJ river at Stenen Hoofd in Amsterdam to rescue a man from the water. She kept the man afloat until emergency services arrived, aft...

Starmer appoints former PM Brown as special envoy

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed former Prime Minister Gordon Brown as a special envoy for global finance. The appointment follows significant losses for the Labour Party in recent lo...

Dutch tourist (21) hospitalized with measles in Panama

A 21-year-old Dutch backpacker has been hospitalized in Panama City after contracting measles. The Panamanian Ministry of Health confirmed the case involving the tourist who was traveling in the count...

Tenerife prepares to receive Hondius

Authorities in Tenerife are preparing for the arrival of the Dutch cruise ship m/v Hondius on Sunday following a hantavirus outbreak on board. Temporary facilities, including army tents and mobile toi...

Russia holds stripped-down military parade, no heavy equipment

Russia held a simplified military parade on Red Square in Moscow to mark Victory Day, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany. Unlike previous years, the event featured no heavy military equipment su...

Ajax player Mokio chooses DR Congo national team over Belgium

Eighteen-year-old Ajax midfielder Jorthy Mokio has announced his decision to represent the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the international level instead of Belgium. The young player shared the n...

Jan-Kees Emmer gives the Netherlands zero points

Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS has announced a boycott of the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. The decision serves as a protest against Israel's participation in the event due to the ongoing c...