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Airfares to rise by tens to hundreds of euros if Iran war doesn't end soon

Air ticket prices are expected to increase by tens to hundreds of euros if the conflict involving Iran continues to drive up oil prices. Dutch airline KLM and other carriers are facing higher operatio...

Jetten shows his teeth during international debut: ‘Orbán will have to deal with my sexuality’

Rob Jetten made his international debut in Brussels, representing the Netherlands with a strong pro-European message. He took a firm stance on the EU budget and stated that Hungarian Prime Minister Vi...

Netherlands not on track with EU border system implementation

Minister of Asylum and Migration Bart van den Brink announced that the Netherlands is currently behind schedule in implementing a new European border control system. During a parliamentary debate, the...

Amsterdam’s Iranians navigate between celebration and mourning: ‘After partying, I cried’

Actor settles with London theater over Kevin Spacey abuse claim

An actor has reached a settlement with London's Old Vic theater regarding sexual abuse allegations against former artistic director Kevin Spacey. The abuse allegedly took place at the theater, includi...

Iranian media: Assembly of Experts building bombed

A building belonging to Iran's Assembly of Experts has reportedly been bombed by Israel and the United States following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The 88-member council of the...

Nasrah Habiballah steps down as Israel correspondent for NOS

Nasrah Habiballah is stepping down as the Israel and Palestinian Territories correspondent for the Dutch broadcaster NOS. She will remain in her role until May to allow the organization time to find a...

Energy suppliers crunch numbers: cashbacks and multi-year contracts under pressure

Energy suppliers are tightening their offerings and increasing prices in response to the conflict in Iran. Many providers are reducing cashback discounts and removing multi-year contracts from the mar...

'The sound is bone-chilling and unlike anything else': footballer Pelle van Amersfoort sees Iranian missiles flying over his home

Dutch footballer Pelle van Amersfoort, who plays for the Qatari club Al Shahania, witnessed Iranian missiles being intercepted over his home during recent attacks in the Middle East. Residents have be...

New minister admits ‘struggling’ with response to Iran war: This is his dilemma

Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen acknowledged that the cabinet is struggling to formulate a response to the conflict in Iran. During his first appearance in the House of Representatives, h...

Ukraine reports new damage to Druzhba oil pipeline

Ukraine's Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal reported serious damage and a fire at the Druzhba oil pipeline following a Russian attack. The pipeline is used to transport Russian oil to several countries, i...

Energy agency stands ready to stabilize oil market after price rise

The International Energy Agency (IEA) is prepared to intervene and stabilize the global oil market following price increases driven by the conflict in the Middle East. Member countries currently hold ...

Red Cross scales up in Middle East

The Red Cross is significantly expanding its emergency aid and search teams across the Middle East due to the recent escalation of violence. Help operations are currently underway in Iran, Israel, and...

Hezbollah warns of open war with Israel

Hezbollah has warned that Israel's expanding ground operations and continued strikes in southern Lebanon could lead to a new open war between the two parties. The statement follows increased Israeli m...

KLM flies to Middle East to pick up stranded travelers

KLM is operating a flight to the Middle East on Tuesday evening to evacuate Dutch citizens stranded due to the conflict involving Iran. Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen announced the mission but did not...

KLM flies to Middle East to pick up stranded travelers

KLM is operating a flight to repatriate 83 Dutch citizens stranded in the Middle East due to ongoing regional conflict. Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen confirmed the mission, noting that thousa...

UAE intercepted 172 Iranian missiles and 755 drones so far

The United Arab Emirates reported intercepting 172 Iranian missiles and 755 drones, according to Al Jazeera. While most projectiles were shot down or fell into the sea, one missile reportedly landed o...

Zelensky expresses support for Gulf region and offers help

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his support and condolences to the Gulf region and the Middle East following retaliatory actions from Iran. In a post on social media platform X, Z...

Leiden professor: attacks on Iran a turning point in international legal order

Carsten Stahn, a professor at Leiden University, argues that attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States undermine the international security system established after World War II. He states that ...

UN: At least 30,000 people displaced in Lebanon

The United Nations reports that at least 30,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon following Israeli military attacks. This figure reflects the number of individuals currently registered at UN-mana...

NATO welcomes talks on French nuclear weapons

NATO has welcomed France's initiative to start discussions with eight allies regarding the expansion of its nuclear deterrent protection. A NATO source stated that the alliance values the opportunity ...

Minister Van den Brink increases asylum chances for Sudanese

Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink has announced a policy change that increases the likelihood of Sudanese refugees being granted asylum in the Netherlands. The recognition of risks from arbitra...

KLM cancels flights to and from Dubai and Saudi Arabia for an extended period

KLM has extended its flight cancellations to and from Dubai and Saudi Arabia until March 9 due to ongoing unrest in the Middle East. The airline had previously announced that flights were suspended th...

Qatar: Iran attacking whole country, not just military targets

Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that Iranian attacks are targeting the entire country rather than just military objectives. According to officials in Doha, an attempt was made to strike H...

Saudi Arabia warns of escalation after attack on US embassy

Saudi Arabia has condemned a drone attack on the U.S. embassy in Riyadh, warning of a potential escalation. The kingdom stated it reserves the right to take all necessary measures to protect its inter...

More stranded Dutch citizens in Middle East call emergency services

Dutch emergency centers are receiving an increasing number of assistance requests from citizens stranded in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict. Travelers are primarily seeking support for ret...

Deep red on stock markets, AEX plunges well below 1,000 points

European stock markets experienced significant declines on Tuesday, with the Amsterdam AEX index falling well below the 1000-point mark. Investors are concerned that rising energy prices linked to the...

Trump acknowledges shortage in US ammunition stocks

President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the United States is facing shortages in its high-quality ammunition and missile stockpiles. Military leaders warned that these deficits, particularly in a...

Kremlin expects no talks in Abu Dhabi due to Iran war

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that planned negotiations with Ukraine in Abu Dhabi are unlikely to take place in the near future. The delay is attributed to the ongoing conflict and reta...

KRO-NCRV produces reconstruction of 2021 Kabul evacuation

The Dutch broadcaster KRO-NCRV will air a four-part docudrama series titled "Holland Gate - de vlucht uit Kaboel" starting March 25 on NPO 2. The series reconstructs the 2021 evacuation from Afghanist...