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Hezbollah warns Israel against violating ceasefire

Hezbollah has warned Israel that it remains ready to act if the current ten-day ceasefire, which began on Friday, is violated. The Lebanese group stated it still has its "finger on the trigger" despit...

Tata Steel fined another 8.5 million euros for excessive emissions

Tata Steel has been ordered to pay an additional fine of over 8.5 million euros for exceeding harmful emission limits at one of its plants. The penalty was imposed by the North Sea Canal Area Environm...

Van Weel: we will increasingly see major cybercrime

Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel warns that major cyberattacks, such as those targeting ChipSoft and Odido, will become increasingly common as global cybercrime rises. He stresses the need for mo...

Eerenberg himself has many questions about discovered benefit data

State Secretary for Finance Eelco Eerenberg expressed his own concerns and questions regarding a recently discovered data vault containing information about the childcare benefit scandal. He noted tha...

Dutch MEPs: stop going to Strasbourg

Dutch MEPs from several political parties have called for the European Parliament to temporarily suspend its monthly sessions in Strasbourg due to energy shortages and regional instability. In a lette...

Internal unrest at SP Amsterdam: Old guard unhappy with new leader's direction

Politics on the Amstel: PRO Amsterdam needs no referendum for Israel boycott

Journalists from AT5, Het Parool, and De Telegraaf discuss current political issues in Amsterdam in the podcast 'Politiek aan de Amstel.' The discussion covers the PRO Amsterdam party's stance on an I...

IMF and World Bank reopen door to financial support for Venezuela

The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are resuming cooperation with Venezuela, according to IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva. This development potentially restores the country's eligibility...

Minister: Starmer unaware Mandelson vetting was ignored

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reportedly discovered on Thursday that Peter Mandelson failed a security screening prior to being considered for the role of ambassador to the United States. Minist...

Thousands of Lebanese return to south of their country

Thousands of Lebanese residents are returning to the southern part of the country following the commencement of a ceasefire. These individuals were previously displaced from their homes by Israeli mil...

French minister: Netherlands could clear mines in Hormuz

French Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin stated that European countries, including the Netherlands, could assist in clearing sea mines from the Strait of Hormuz. A meeting in Paris is scheduled to di...

Myanmar commutes all death sentences, reduces Suu Kyi's prison term

Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing has converted all death sentences in the country to life imprisonment. Additionally, thousands of prisoners, including ousted former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, receiv...

GL-PvdA and CU propose bill to reduce child poverty

Dutch Members of Parliament Esmah Lahlah and Don Ceder have proposed a new bill aimed at structurally reducing child poverty in the country. The legislative proposal is expected to enter the public co...

Velsen receives nearly two million euros in state funding for sustainability of swimming pool, town hall, and Polderhuis; projects to be completed next year

The municipality of Velsen has received nearly two million euros in state funding to enhance the sustainability of the De Heerenduinen swimming pool, the Polderhuis, and part of the town hall. These r...

Newly elected FvD councillor had 200 cannabis plants in attic and was previously caught with heavy fireworks

FvD council member Mischa Verhaard from Roosendaal faces potential prosecution after a marijuana nursery with 200 plants was discovered in his home. Verhaard also has a previous conviction for the pos...

Professor: Time to worry about the business climate in Amsterdam

The number of foreign companies establishing themselves in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area has continued to decline, with only 39 new arrivals in 2025. While city officials are prioritizing high-quali...

Wienen offers glimmer of hope for 'too long' skûtsje: 'We don't follow rules blindly'

Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen is seeking a solution for a skûtsje boat that is 50 centimeters too long according to local mooring regulations. The owners had considered cutting the vessel in half to compl...

Trump calls Iran war a short trip

During a campaign rally in Las Vegas, U.S. President Donald Trump downplayed the prospect of a conflict with Iran, characterizing it as a "short excursion." He further predicted that any such engageme...

Several hospitality businesses no longer have valid permits: enforcement and supervision catch-up in Velsen

The municipality of Velsen is conducting a comprehensive review of hospitality permits to improve oversight and enforcement within the sector. While the goal to inspect all commercial establishments b...

Democrat wins election in Republican stronghold New Jersey

Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia has won a special election for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey. According to media reports, Mejia's victory occurred in a district previou...

Lebanese army: Israel shells villages after ceasefire

The Lebanese army reports that Israel violated the newly established ceasefire by shelling several villages in southern Lebanon shortly after it took effect at midnight. In response, the Lebanese mili...

US warns Europe of weapon delivery delays due to war

The United States has informed several European allies, including Baltic and Scandinavian nations, that previously scheduled weapon deliveries are likely to face delays. According to sources, these se...

PVV in Rucphen in talks about joining municipal executive

The PVV party is currently in negotiations to join the municipal executive in the Dutch municipality of Rucphen. The party views these discussions as a significant milestone and recognition of their p...

Iran partially restores phone and internet services

Iran has partially restored international telephone and internet services for the first time since attacks by the United States and Israel on February 28. Local media reports indicate that these commu...

Trump: Iran agrees to transfer nuclear material

US President Donald Trump stated that Iran has agreed to transfer its nuclear material, likely referring to enriched uranium. This material is viewed by the United States as a potential component for ...

Netanyahu agrees to Lebanon ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to a ten-day temporary ceasefire in Lebanon. The truce was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday.

!Woon faces potential budget cut: Fears of long waiting lists for tenants needing help

Stichting !Woon, which advises Amsterdam tenants on rental issues, warns that a potential €700,000 budget cut could lead to staff layoffs and significantly longer wait times for assistance. The orga...

Majority of Dutch Parliament supports better pay for top athletes, VVD wants business sector to contribute

A majority of the Dutch Parliament supports a proposal by NOC*NSF to increase the income of elite athletes. While there is political backing for the plan, the VVD party advocates for the additional fu...

Sudden maintenance on Vondelweg and Van Zeggelenplein causes consternation: ‘There is no getting through’

Residents in Haarlem have expressed frustration over sudden road maintenance on Vondelweg and Van Zeggelenplein that caused significant traffic disruptions. Local political parties raised the issue wi...

About 100 people march in Utrecht for victims in Lebanon

Approximately 100 people participated in a march from Utrecht Central Station to Domplein on Thursday evening to support victims of Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The demonstration concluded with a vigil...