Timing of claim for attack on Jewish school Cheider points to Iranian involvement

Aging and housing shortage: Village Council discusses liveability of Wijk aan Zee with residents

The Village Council of Wijk aan Zee is hosting an annual meeting on June 10 to discuss the town's livability with residents. The discussion will focus on challenges such as an aging population and the housing shortage to help shape the future of the community.

Mayors caught in bind as new coalitions demand ‘zero asylum seekers’ despite dispersal law

Dutch mayors are facing conflict between the national asylum seeker distribution law and new local coalition agreements that refuse to host refugees. Sharon Dijksma, chair of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities, warned that this puts local officials in an extremely difficult position.

My father and his new wife left me behind in Malaysia with a host family

Haven-Stad under further pressure: province blocks housing plans in Amsterdam port

Tsunami warning after powerful earthquake in Philippines

A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the Philippines early Monday morning, triggering a tsunami warning for the region. The alert also extends to coastal areas in Indonesia and Japan following the seismic activity.