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Work by Russian artist denied entry to the Netherlands on display at De Balie

Zelensky: more medium-range strikes, drones and robots

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine has doubled its medium-range attacks on Russia over the past month and intends to further increase these operations. Additionally, the cou...

Underage scooter rider arrested on stolen vehicle in Velsen-Zuid

A minor scooter rider was arrested by police on Tuesday morning in Velsen-Zuid for operating a stolen vehicle. The arrest took place at the intersection of Parkweg and Minister van Houtenlaan accordin...

Explosion causes fire in Hoofddorp: police seek witnesses

An explosion caused a fire at a building on Graan voor Visch in Hoofddorp during the night between Monday and Tuesday. Police are seeking witnesses after the incident left the property's front door se...

Belgium must reverse ban: Supermarkets to sell tobacco again after one year

Belgian supermarkets will be permitted to sell tobacco products again starting next year following a ruling by the Constitutional Court. Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke has agreed to comply with t...

Netherlands donates surplus prison buses to Ukraine

The Netherlands is donating twenty surplus prison buses to Ukraine to support its prison system during the ongoing war with Russia. State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen recently delivered the first fou...

Canadian violinist sues Google after AI feature labels him a sex offender

Canadian violinist Ashley MacIsaac is suing Google for $1.5 million after an AI feature falsely labeled him a sex offender. MacIsaac claims that the incorrect information led to the cancellation of a ...

Dead and injured in Russian attacks in Ukrainian regions

Russian drone and missile attacks in the Ukrainian regions of Poltava and Kharkiv have resulted in at least nine deaths and dozens of injuries. The strikes targeted residential areas as well as gas fa...

Two vehicles heavily damaged after fire in Heemskerk

Emergency services responded to a vehicle fire in Heemskerk early Sunday morning that heavily damaged a car and a van. This follows another car fire in the area the previous day, with police now inves...

Cycling to a war-torn country: Herre and Jantien head to Ukraine for charity

Amsterdam residents Herre de Vries and Jantien Meijer are embarking on a 2,000-kilometer charity bike ride from Amsterdam to Lviv, Ukraine, starting June 13. Through their 'Ukraine Solidarity Cycle' i...

Fewer than 5 percent of Dutch people lived through the liberation

Fewer than 5 percent of the current Dutch population, totaling approximately 800,000 people, were alive during the liberation at the end of World War II. This data comes from an analysis by the ANP ne...

Celebrating freedom is worthless if you don't keep fighting for it every day

On Bevrijdingsdag, the article highlights the global decline of freedom due to violence and human rights threats, while asserting that celebrating liberation is still valid. It emphasizes that such ce...

Nine dead in Colombia mine explosion

A mine explosion in Colombia has resulted in nine deaths, while six other miners were successfully rescued. The country's national mining agency reported the incident and confirmed the rescue operatio...

Are cruise ships floating hotbeds of disease for the elderly? Virologist Ab Osterhaus: ‘Everyone off to bingo’

Three passengers died and several others fell seriously ill aboard the Dutch cruise ship Hondius, likely due to a rare hantavirus infection. The incident has renewed concerns regarding the spread of i...

Iran reports civilian deaths in US attacks on boats

Iranian state media reports that five civilians were killed when the United States attacked two small boats in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident allegedly occurred during U.S. military operations in ...

Deaths in China fireworks factory explosion

An explosion at a fireworks factory in the Chinese city of Changsha has killed 21 people and injured more than 60 others. The blast occurred at a production facility within the city.

IAEA: Damage to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after drone attack

Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have confirmed that measuring equipment at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was damaged following a drone attack. The agency reported the...

Twelve workers trapped after explosion in Colombian mine

Twelve miners have become trapped following an explosion at a mine in Central Colombia. Local authorities believe the blast was likely caused by a buildup of gases, which is a frequent occurrence in t...

Amnesty: massive human rights violations by Congolese rebels

Amnesty International reports that rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) are committing mass human rights violations in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. According to the organization...

Pulitzer Prizes for coverage of Trump policies

The Pulitzer Prizes were awarded in New York on Monday, with several honors going to reports regarding President Donald Trump's policies. During the announcement, the organizing committee expressed co...

Injuries and arrests after violence in Den Helder

Two people were hospitalized following one or more stabbings in Den Helder on Monday evening. Police have arrested three suspects, one of whom is also among the injured, while the investigation into t...

The Netherlands observes two minutes of silence for war victims

People across the Netherlands observed two minutes of silence on Monday evening to honor victims of World War II and subsequent conflicts. The national ceremony took place on Dam Square in Amsterdam, ...

Passenger finds poison dart frogs in Schiphol Airport toilet: ‘We rarely see this’

Customs officials at Schiphol Airport discovered six tree poison frogs abandoned in a departure hall toilet after a passenger reported a sighting. The animals were likely intended for smuggling abroad...

Russia announces ceasefire for May 8 and 9

Russia has announced a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for May 8 and 9 to commemorate Victory Day. The announcement follows a proposal for a truce made by President Vladimir Putin during a recent phon...

Injuries in UAE after new Iranian attacks

At least three Indian nationals were injured during new Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates. Local authorities confirmed the casualties following the strikes in the Gulf state.

US reports destruction of Iranian boats and shooting down of missiles

The United States military has destroyed six small Iranian boats and successfully intercepted several missiles and drones. Admiral Brad Cooper reported the operations, which targeted Iranian assets du...

Halsema calls for attention to women in wartime

During a speech on May 4th, Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema honored the significant contributions of women during wartime, describing them as essential figures on the front lines and in the resistance. ...

Car drives into crowd in Leipzig, multiple victims

A car drove into a group of people in Leipzig, Germany, resulting in multiple injuries. Local authorities are currently investigating whether the incident was intentional or an accident.

Charges amended, but suspect denies any involvement in Beverwijk revenge attack

An 18-year-old suspect from IJmuiden appeared in court, denying involvement in a 2025 kidnapping and assault that moved from Beverwijk to Haarlem. The prosecution alleges the incident was a revenge at...

UAE reports downing missiles from Iran

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense reported that they intercepted three missiles launched from Iran. A fourth missile reportedly fell into the sea during the incident.