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Sicilians protest Dua Lipa's wedding: 'Palermo is not for rent'

Residents of Sicily are protesting the three-day wedding of singer Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner in Palermo. Local dissatisfaction stems from the closure of parts of the city for the festivities an...

Eurovision Song Contest drew 35 million fewer viewers than last year

The Eurovision Song Contest saw a significant decline in viewership this year, attracting 131 million viewers compared to 166 million the previous year. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) reported ...

FIFA cancels free World Cup tickets and asks fans to pay after all

FIFA has invalidated World Cup tickets that were accidentally distributed for free to dozens of supporters due to a technical error. The organization is now requiring these fans to pay the full ticket...

Von der Leyen also open to flexible EU accession process

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed support for a more dynamic EU accession process for candidate countries. Speaking after the EU-Western Balkans summit, she emphasized t...

Ireland imposes entry ban on two Israeli ministers

Ireland has imposed an entry ban on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich due to their extremist views and role in the Gaza conflict. Prime Minister Micheál Martin previously indicat...

NASA astronauts shelter during ISS leak repair

NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station were ordered to shelter in their spacecraft as a precautionary measure while the Russian crew worked to seal a growing leak in their module. The ...

Norwegian Crown Princess has pulmonary fibrosis: No cure, but early detection and lung protection help

Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit is preparing for a potential lung transplant as a last resort for her chronic pulmonary fibrosis. Lung specialist Wim Wuyts emphasizes that while the disease is in...

State visit at Dam Square? No, it’s Kinderbeestfeest (and a Thai delegation)

A police-escorted convoy at Dam Square in Amsterdam caused initial confusion on Wednesday, appearing to be a state visit but actually serving the Kinderbeestfeest charity event. Shortly after, a Thai ...

Woman (35) arrested for terrorism after returning from Syria

A 35-year-old woman from Geleen was arrested at Schiphol Airport on Wednesday upon her return from Syria. She is suspected of preparing and promoting terrorism for ISIS after traveling to the region i...

Another minor boy arrested for explosion at Zuidas office building

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for his suspected involvement in preparing a March explosion at the Atrium office building in Amsterdam's Zuidas district. This arrest is part of a broader investig...

Boy (16) arrested for planning explosion at Zuidas office

Prince Andrew rented out cottages on land where he lived for free

A report from the British National Audit Office revealed that Prince Andrew rented out three cottages on the Windsor estate for profit. This occurred while the prince paid only a symbolic rent for his...

People worldwide eat nearly six times as much chicken as in 1961

A report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reveals that global meat production has quadrupled over the past sixty years. On average, individuals worldwide now consume nearly six time...

Ruth Jacott at tenth anniversary of Pride at the Beach

Singer Ruth Jacott will perform at the tenth anniversary of Pride at the Beach in Zandvoort at the end of July. The event is part of this year's World Pride Amsterdam program and is expected to attrac...

Ukraine confirms it lost control over sea drone

The Ukrainian Navy confirmed that a sea drone drifted into Romanian waters after losing its course in the Black Sea. The incident was reportedly caused by Russian electronic warfare interfering with t...

Lebanese politician: Hezbollah to withdraw if Israel does the same

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri stated that Hezbollah is willing to withdraw from southern Lebanon if Israeli forces also leave the area simultaneously. As an ally and intermediary for Hezboll...

Merz says EU must show willingness for enlargement

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the European Union must demonstrate its capability and willingness to expand. He intends to discuss this objective at the EU-Western Balkans summit in Mont...

Protest against 'political silence' over Kanye West performance in the Netherlands

Protesters gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam to demonstrate against the government's refusal to block an upcoming performance by Kanye West in the Netherlands. Despite the rapper's history of antise...

Emergency shelter for 100 to 120 asylum seekers at De Tiltenberg in Vogelenzang; COA again considers it a suitable location

The COA has identified the Tiltenberg in Vogelenzang as a suitable location for the emergency housing of 100 to 120 asylum seekers. This assessment follows an initial review shared by the municipality...

Jetten: full EU membership must remain the goal

Dutch politician Rob Jetten stated that full EU membership should remain the primary goal for candidate countries, speaking ahead of a summit with Western Balkan nations in Montenegro. He expressed op...

Eurozone economy shrinks due to situation in Ireland

The Eurozone economy contracted by 0.2 percent in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the final quarter of 2025. According to data from Eurostat, this decline was primarily driven by the economic si...

What Oranje fans, experts and opponents expect from the Netherlands at the World Cup

Fans, experts, and international visitors in Amsterdam shared their predictions for the Netherlands' performance in the upcoming World Cup. While international supporters express skepticism regarding ...

US Senate approves funding for Trump's immigration policy

The United States Senate has approved approximately $70 billion in funding for the Trump administration's immigration policies. According to reports, the budget will be allocated to agencies such as I...

Commission must preserve Von der Leyen’s texts, says EU Ombudsman

EU Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho has ruled that the European Commission must preserve text messages exchanged between President Ursula von der Leyen and heads of state. The decision follows an investigatio...

Ajax to partner with Navbahor Namangan from Uzbekistan

Ajax has announced a partnership with the Uzbekistani club Navbahor Namangan to help develop and coordinate their youth academy. The collaboration aims to strengthen the training programs of the Centr...

Fire at residential care complex in Beverwijk, person treated by paramedics

A fire broke out at the Elsanta residential care complex in Beverwijk on Friday morning. Emergency services responded to the scene, where at least one person was treated by ambulance staff.

US dollar remains globally dominant but loses ground

Central banks worldwide are holding fewer US dollar reserves compared to a decade ago, although the currency remains globally dominant. This trend was highlighted by recent data released by De Nederla...

Crown Princess Mette-Marit on waiting list for lung transplant

Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on the waiting list for a lung transplant as her chronic lung disease has progressed to a serious stage. The Norwegian royal court announced on Fri...

'Foreign' sea drone explodes in Romanian port

An unknown military sea drone exploded on Friday morning in the Romanian port of Constanța. The Romanian Ministry of Defense confirmed that the incident resulted in no casualties.

Van Dissel wanted to keep OMT away from political considerations

Jaap van Dissel, former chair of the Outbreak Management Team (OMT), stated that the committee aimed to provide strictly medical advice for pandemic containment during the COVID-19 crisis. He emphasiz...