No trains between Haarlem and Hillegom due to technical investigation

Eighth-graders Emin and Mustafa are boss of Port of IJmuiden for a day: 'Until now I was only the boss of my own room'

Grade 8 students Emin and Mustafa from De Sterrenkijker primary school in Beverwijk participated in the 'Boss of Tomorrow' event at Zeehaven IJmuiden. During their day as managers, they learned about harbor operations and compared ship docking fees to paid parking for cars.

UK rejects US criticism after Nowak's death

The British government has rejected criticism from the U.S. State Department regarding the death of student Henry Nowak. UK Justice Minister David Lammy denied allegations that the country’s legal system employs double standards or treats groups unequally. The dispute follows claims by U.S. officials that the case highlights systemic issues within British policing.

Lunching and shopping in the Jordaan with food writer Alison Roman: ‘Instagram has given me a lot, but now it bores me a bit’

Israel orders evacuation of villages north of the Litani

The Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of three villages north of the Litani River in Lebanon ahead of planned attacks. Recent strikes on the southern city of Tyre have already resulted in the deaths of seven people, according to Lebanese civil protection.

Former RIVM head Van Dissel: 'Images of coffins in the street shaped our initial focus, elderly care came later'

Former RIVM head Jaap van Dissel testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee on Friday regarding his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. He addressed past decisions concerning school closures, face mask policies, and the initial focus on hospital capacity instead of elderly care. The inquiry aims to evaluate the Dutch government's response to the health crisis.