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Multiple women spat on and shot with gel blasters by youths near Westerpark

Minister not speaking to all municipalities with insufficient shelter capacity

Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink stated he does not expect to speak with every municipality that fails to provide sufficient reception spaces for asylum seekers under the Distribution Act. This foll...

High oil prices make these four men especially rich: up to $337.5 million a day for Mohammed bin Salman

High oil prices are significantly enriching four key individuals, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who earns up to $337.5 million daily. While these heads of state and executives see ...

Drinking coffee on a Haarlem terrace takes priority over loading and unloading

A Dutch publication is seeking reader opinions on whether terrace activities in Haarlem should be prioritized over vehicle loading and unloading. This topic serves as the outlet's weekly proposition t...

Two men arrested for servers behind Russian cyberattacks

The Dutch FIOD arrested two men for allegedly facilitating Russian cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns by bypassing European sanctions. Authorities seized more than 800 servers during searches o...

Youth will suffer if Supreme Court doesn't force Shell to take climate action, Milieudefensie argues

Milieudefensie argued before the Dutch Supreme Court that Shell must be legally compelled to reduce its carbon emissions to prevent future generations from facing an unsolvable climate crisis. The env...

Negotiation news: Mbarki (PRO) loses padel match to Hofland (D66) but wins on housing

Rubio assures troop withdrawal will not be used as punishment

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that the withdrawal of American troops from Europe is not intended to punish European allies. This clarification follows earlier comments by President Do...

Outrage over Israel's treatment of journalists

Israel has released all foreign passengers from the aid flotilla bound for Gaza that was intercepted earlier. Among those released were six Dutch nationals who are now traveling to Turkey, according t...

Red Cross: Heat for waiting asylum seekers in Ter Apel concerning

The Red Cross has expressed concern for the welfare of asylum seekers waiting outside the registration center in Ter Apel as temperatures are expected to rise above 25 degrees Celsius. The organizatio...

Russia reports fatal Ukrainian attack on occupied Luhansk region

A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian-occupied Luhansk region resulted in one death and 35 injuries after a student dormitory collapsed. Russian state media reported that the nighttime strike hit a ...

Cheaper train travel in summer months to start June 21

The Dutch government plans to introduce a discounted train subscription for 49 euros per month for unlimited off-peak travel during the summer. The initiative is scheduled to run from June 21 to Septe...

New law to narrow pay gap: employees can soon request colleagues' salaries

A new law will allow employees to request salary information for colleagues in similar roles to increase pay transparency. This initiative is designed to help reduce the gender wage gap by making earn...

COA: No solution yet if Ter Apel is full again tonight

The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) has not yet found a solution for potential overcrowding at the Ter Apel application center tonight. A spokesperson stated that decisions on...

Polish minister: US troop strength in Poland to remain roughly the same

The Polish Foreign Minister announced that the number of United States military personnel stationed in Poland is expected to remain stable. This statement was made ahead of a meeting of NATO foreign m...

Italian request for more fiscal space for energy crisis lacks EU support

Italy's request for additional fiscal flexibility to address the energy crisis has failed to gain support from other EU member states. The proposal sought extra room for spending on measures to mitiga...

Berendsen wants to be calm and resolute amid US ‘unpredictability’

Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen has urged Europe to remain calm and decisive despite the unpredictability of U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump. Speaking before a NATO meeting, he e...

Aerdts addressed US ambassador over leaked names of officials

Dutch State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts has addressed U.S. Ambassador Joe Popolo regarding the public disclosure of the names of Dutch civil servants. Aerdts formally stated that the release of these n...

AEX index rises further on hopes for end to Iran war

The AEX index on the Damrak in Amsterdam opened higher on Friday, driven by investor optimism for a swift resolution to the conflict in the Middle East. This positive sentiment continued to support tr...

Employers want higher state pension age scrapped: 'Put this plan on ice and freeze the key'

Coen van Oostrom, the new chairman of the Dutch employers' federation VNO-NCW, has called on the government to scrap the planned increase in the retirement age. He also urged the cabinet to halt cuts ...

Rutte welcomes Trump's announcement to send troops to Poland

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has welcomed the United States' announcement to deploy additional troops to Poland. Speaking before a meeting with NATO foreign ministers, Rutte expressed his support...

Number of children in Haarlem in youth care down for the second year in a row

The number of children receiving youth care in Haarlem has decreased for the second year in a row. Statistics show that one in eleven young people in the city utilized youth care services over the pas...

New temporary housing found for De Ark residential group, permanent location still unclear

The municipality of Bloemendaal has secured new temporary housing for the inclusive living group De Ark, resolving months of uncertainty for its residents. The group, which integrates individuals with...

Polish president thanks Trump for sending more troops

Polish President Karol Nawrocki thanked Donald Trump for the deployment of additional U.S. troops to Poland. He emphasized that strong alliances are built on cooperation and a shared commitment to mut...

Neighborhood fears new explosions and hopes family doesn't return to Hercules Street

Residents in Amsterdam's Marathonbuurt are protesting the potential return of a family to Herculesstraat after an explosion at their home in March caused significant damage and safety concerns. Neighb...

Toos & Henk - May 22

Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through daily drawings published from Monday to Saturday. These cartoons provide a creative commentary on recent news and develo...

Police and mayor unimpressed by complaint over threatened seizure of Prince's Flag in Hillegom

The far-right organization Voorpost Nederland filed a formal complaint against the police and mayor of Hillegom after authorities threatened to seize a Prince's Flag during an anti-asylum seeker cente...

US Secretary Rubio: 'good signs' in talks with Iran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reported "good signs" in ongoing discussions between the United States and Iran on Thursday. Despite persistent disagreements regarding uranium stockpiles and control...

Emergency ordinance in Loosdrecht not extended

The municipality of Wijdemeren has decided not to extend the emergency ordinance and security risk zone in Loosdrecht. These measures were originally implemented after rioters committed arson during a...

US sends 5,000 troops to Poland

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that 5,000 American troops will be sent to Poland. This deployment follows earlier reports suggesting that the number of U.S. military personnel i...