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Paintings, instruments and empty gin bottles: resident writes book about what happened in his attic in De Pijp

Ukraine submits revised application for OECD membership

Ukraine has submitted a revised application to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), as announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky. The organization currently consists...

Train traffic in Germany resumes after communication failure

Train traffic in Germany has resumed following a nationwide halt on Tuesday evening. The disruption was caused by a radio communication failure, according to reports from German media outlets.

Insurer Allianz estimates 1,150 ships stuck in the Gulf

German insurer Allianz estimates that 1,150 ships remain stuck in the Persian Gulf despite a preliminary agreement to end the conflict between the United States and Iran. The total value of the strand...

Simple tasks disappear, a third of employees expect AI to make jobs more mentally demanding

A study by TNO indicates that while most Dutch workers do not fear AI will eliminate their roles, many expect their jobs to become mentally more demanding as simple tasks disappear. About one-third of...

District committee shocks coalition, rejects nomination of Vincent de Kom and Rosamunde Dors as board members

Parliament questions why number of local broadcasters is already fixed in law

The Dutch House of Representatives is debating a legislative proposal to consolidate over 200 local broadcasters into 80 regional outlets to strengthen the sector. Members of Parliament have questione...

No trains until 8 AM, followed by a hot and busy morning for travelers

A nationwide strike will halt all train services in the Netherlands until 8:00 AM on Wednesday. Dutch Railways (NS) warns that commuters should expect overcrowded stations and uncomfortable conditions...

US Senate votes against Iran war without Congressional approval

The United States Senate has passed legislation requiring Congressional approval for any military action against Iran, following a similar vote by the House of Representatives. While the bill aims to ...

Monkey escapes from Beekse Bergen and spotted several times in the area

A male crested mangabey escaped from Safaripark Beekse Bergen in Hilvarenbeek last weekend. The animal park confirmed that the monkey is not dangerous to humans or pets and has been spotted several ti...

Cristiano Ronaldo shines in Portugal win and reclaims World Cup record from Lionel Messi

Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring two goals to help his team bounce back from an opening-round loss. The victory also saw Ronaldo reclaim a World Cup record f...

15 years in prison for Raichel J. (26) and Claudjino P. (24) for shooting tobacco shop owner in Amsterdam-West

Reijnders sees Oranje growing, but many things still need to improve

Tijjani Reijnders spoke about the Dutch national team's progress at the World Cup following their 5-1 victory over Sweden. While noting a positive team atmosphere, he emphasized that several areas of ...

Significant nuisance from homeless in Gijsbrecht van Aemstelpark: feces, drugs and masturbation

The municipality of Amsterdam has received 69 reports of structural nuisance in Gijsbrecht van Aemstelpark, where homeless individuals are living in tents and engaging in public drug use and sexual ac...

The Killers singer to release new solo album after more than ten years

Brandon Flowers, the lead singer of The Killers, has announced that his new solo album titled Thrasher will be released on August 21. This marks his first solo project since 2015.

Haarlem opts for low-key New Year's Eve: no light show or fireworks from municipality or associations

Mayor Jos Wienen of Haarlem has announced that the city will have an understated New Year's Eve celebration for 2027. The municipality will not organize any fireworks or light shows, and local associa...

Parliament complains about infrastructure shortages, disagrees on solution

Political parties in the Dutch House of Representatives agree that additional funding is necessary for national infrastructure, yet they remain divided on where the money should come from. During a re...

Senate majority positive about housing control law

A majority of the Dutch Senate is in favor of a new law that provides the national government with more control over housing construction. During a debate on Tuesday, a coalition of parties including ...

Thijs Römer victims angry over theater play: 'Feels like a slap in the face'

Victims of actor Thijs Römer have expressed anger and distress regarding his new theater production, calling it a "kick in the teeth." Their lawyer, Maartje Schaap, stated that the women feel insulte...

Iranian president: Tehran will never negotiate on defense

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that the country's missile program is not included in any preliminary agreements with the United States. He emphasized that Tehran will never negotiate its...