Lebanon: now nearly half a million refugees

Woman assaulted after overtaking incident with electric bike in Amsterdam city center, police searching for cyclist

Drought alert leads to unique measures, but highest crisis phase remains absent today: why?

Dutch water boards are implementing unique local and regional measures to combat drought. However, the government has decided not to declare the highest crisis phase, as the energy and drinking water supplies remain secure for now.

Congo bans copper and cobalt exports, Europe to feel the impact

The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned the export of copper and cobalt concentrates to encourage domestic processing of its mineral resources. This move aims to increase the value derived from the country's vast mineral deposits, a decision which is expected to impact international markets.

Commemoration of the end of World War II at Lovely Indies

On August 15, 2026, a commemoration will be held at the Lieflijk Indië residential group in Haarlem to mark the end of the Second World War in the former Dutch East Indies. The event honors victims of the Japanese occupation and explores the ongoing impact of the war on future generations through speeches and community gathering.

Noorderpark playground equipment goes up in flames

A wooden playground structure in Noorderpark, Amsterdam, was destroyed by a fire during the night. The fire department extinguished the flames quickly, but the equipment could not be saved, and the cause of the fire remains unclear.