How the VVD regained seats in Amsterdam with Daan Wijnants

Halsema advocates purchasing vacant churches for other religions in memo on separation of church and state

Hillegom property owner takes Zaanstad to Council of State over house splitting penalty: 'Incomprehensible'

Contractor Martijn Meskers from Hillegom has appealed to the Council of State regarding a 36,000 euro fine imposed by the municipality of Zaanstad. The dispute concerns a 2019 case where a property in Zaandam was divided into five rooms without the required permit.

Six-party coalition in Bloemendaal: Informateurs see chance for broad-based agreement

Informateurs Alex de Vries and Bruno Giebels have proposed a six-party coalition for the municipality of Bloemendaal following the March municipal elections. The potential alliance includes VVD, D66, CDA, Lijst Metselaar, Zelfstandig Bloemendaal, and Liberaal Bloemendaal.

Ukraine receives nearly six billion euros from EU for drones

The European Union will disburse the first 5.9 billion euro installment of a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine this month. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced that these funds are specifically designated for the acquisition of drones.

Iran announces end of attacks on Israel

Iran has announced that its military operation against Israel has concluded for the time being. However, the country warned that future attacks will be more severe if Israel persists with its offensive in Lebanon.