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'Friend from Dubai' taken hostage and robbed: Two Amsterdammers sentenced to 3 and 1.5 years

Mangione uses mental state as defense in murder case

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of an American insurance executive, plans to use his mental state as a defense in his trial. If the judge accepts this defense, Mangione could be convicted o...

Vitens warns of reduced tap water in Northeast Twente

Drinking water company Vitens has warned residents in Northeast Twente that they may experience lower water pressure this summer due to scarce supplies. The company sent letters to affected municipali...

Majda I. (27) convicted of human trafficking at care facility: she took 15-year-old girl to home in Amsterdam North

Marco (43) underwent a lung transplant just like Crown Princess Mette-Marit: ‘I woke up and could immediately take a deep breath, it was fantastic’

43-year-old Marco van Eliveld shares his experience of undergoing a double lung transplant following the news of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit's successful surgery. Marco highlights the transfo...

Heemstede tightens heritage guidelines: ‘Without rules, historic buildings are unprotected’

The municipality of Heemstede is implementing a new ordinance this summer to enhance the protection of historic buildings and areas. This measure allows for faster intervention to prevent the loss of ...

This is what the new town near Amsterdam will be called

A new residential development in the municipality of Ouder-Amstel, located near Amsterdam, has been officially named Amstelvoorde following a community-wide vote. The project is set to include approxi...

Netherlands trains with fully fit squad for second World Cup match against Sweden

The Dutch national football team has begun training with a fully fit squad ahead of their second World Cup match against Sweden on Saturday. National coach Ronald Koeman led the session at the KC Curr...

Cabinet amends weapons law and mandates psychological testing

The Dutch cabinet is amending the Weapons and Ammunition Act to mandate a psychological examination for both new applicants and current holders of gun licenses. Justice Minister David van Weel also an...

Prince Harry to return to UK with family in July after four years

Prince Harry will travel to the United Kingdom in July accompanied by his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children. This visit marks the first time in four years that the prince has brought his ent...

Another Silver Griffel for Pim Lammers

Pim Lammers' poetry book 'Ben je vergeten dat babygeitjes bestaan?' has been awarded a Zilveren Griffel, one of the top Dutch prizes for children's literature. The book's illustrator, Nadia Meezen, al...

G7 summit concludes in Évian-les-Bains

The three-day G7 summit has concluded in Évian-les-Bains, with host President Emmanuel Macron highlighting a sense of unity among leaders during a difficult period.

Cabinet announces radical education reform: language first, then arithmetic

The Dutch government is overhauling a multi-million euro education plan after it failed to improve children's reading and math skills over the last four years. State Secretary Judith Tielen announced ...

First Green Griffel awarded to ‘We, Bears’ by Lotte Stegeman

Code yellow for 'unpleasant, oppressive heat'

The KNMI has issued a code yellow alert for the Netherlands as temperatures are expected to reach up to 35 degrees Celsius this Thursday and Friday. The extreme heat and high humidity have triggered t...

René Froger returns to Ahoy with solo concert for 65th birthday

Dutch singer René Froger will celebrate his 65th birthday with a special concert titled 'Show of the Year 2026' at Rotterdam Ahoy. The event is scheduled for December 18, marking the singer's return ...

Ed van der Elsken's photography can no longer exist, Rijksmuseum exhibition shows

Patricia Paay will never walk properly again: 'Mentally fit, but physically not'

Patricia Paay is unable to walk properly following a fall down the stairs that occurred shortly after her hip surgery. Her daughter, Christina Curry, shared that while Paay remains mentally fit, her p...

‘Do you have children?’ the man asked. ‘I have four. A miracle, because I’ve swallowed and injected everything God forbade’

'I'll eat you alive.' Masies Artien would have loved to face Erling Haaland in physical duels for Iraq

Masies Artien reflects on missing the chance to play for Iraq against Norway in Boston, where he would have faced star striker Erling Haaland. Instead of competing, Artien is watching the match as a s...