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Ombudsman critical of government handling of Groningen recovery

National Ombudsman Reinier van Zutphen criticized the Dutch government for failing to learn from mistakes in the recovery operations for Groningen and North Drenthe. Investigations into agencies like ...

From burning hay bales to stalled construction: why the nitrogen crisis is so explosive

The Dutch cabinet is expected to present a political solution to the country's ongoing nitrogen crisis this week. The article explores why the issue remains highly sensitive and whether the new measur...

Attiya Gamri (PRO) leaves Bloemendaal politics after exclusion from coalition: 'I have always been very clear about that'

Attiya Gamri, the lead candidate for the PRO party, has announced her departure from Bloemendaal politics after her party was excluded from the new governing coalition. The former alderman declined to...

Velsen to tackle reports of discrimination faster: 'You may think differently, but not discriminate'

The municipality of Velsen is increasing its efforts to combat discrimination, aiming to address reports more quickly and ensure all residents can participate in society. Alderman Gideon Nijemanting s...

Tension over close election result in Colombia

Tensions have risen in Cali, Colombia, following a close presidential election result. Protesters clashed with riot police, who used tear gas to disperse the crowd after American flags were burned and...

Amsterdam must redesign its financial system, which could cost millions

Right-wing pro-Trump candidate wins Colombian elections

Right-wing lawyer and Donald Trump supporter Abelardo de la Espriella has won the decisive second round of Colombia's presidential elections. With over 99 percent of the votes counted, he leads with 4...

Ramiro Valdés, key figure in Cuban revolution, dies

Ramiro Valdés, a key figure in the Cuban revolution and close associate of Fidel and Raúl Castro, has passed away at the age of 94. His death was announced by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, who...

Advice: aid to partner countries needed to control migration

The Dutch Advisory Council on Migration and the Advisory Council on International Affairs advise that better management of migration requires stronger partnerships with non-EU countries. These collabo...

Millions of barrels transported through Strait of Hormuz despite Iran's claim

Millions of barrels of oil were transported through the Strait of Hormuz this weekend despite claims from Iran that it had closed the waterway. Shipping data reported by Bloomberg confirmed the contin...

Iranian media: Iran leaves talk location after Trump threat

The Iranian delegation has reportedly left the negotiation site in Switzerland following threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. Iranian media outlets Tasnim and Fars report that the departure serve...

Hezbollah leader rejects Israeli security zone in Lebanon

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has rejected the implementation of an Israeli security zone in southern Lebanon. His statement follows comments from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who declare...

Ethiopian PM Abiy's party wins 90 percent of seats

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his Prosperity Party (PP) have won the parliamentary elections with a significant majority. According to the electoral commission, the party secured 90 percent ...

Trump announces British PM Starmer is resigning

Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is resigning from his position. The U.S. president provided no further details or evidence to support his announcement.

Uitgeest seeks input for renewal of participation policy

The municipality of Uitgeest is seeking input from its residents to help shape a renewed participation policy. Through a questionnaire, the local government aims to gather knowledge and experiences to...

Trump threatens new attacks on Iran over Hezbollah's actions

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to launch new attacks against Iran if Hezbollah continues its strikes on northern Israel. Iran has previously demanded that Israel cease its military operati...

Schouten: powerful that prime minister apologized

Rotterdam Mayor Carola Schouten has praised Prime Minister Rob Jetten's recent apology to the Moluccan community as "powerful." The apology, delivered on Sunday, addressed historical grievances within...

Being a council member costs Oscar Boeder two days a week on top of his day job: 'You shouldn't do it for the compensation'

Oscar Boeder, the CDA group chairman in Heemstede, balances his political duties with his professional roles as a bailiff and substitute judge. He emphasizes that the commitment requires approximately...

RMS president calls for transfer of former Moluccan leader's body

John Wattilete, the president of the Republic of the South Moluccas (RMS), has called for the return of the remains of former leader Chris Soumokil. The request was made during a speech at the unveili...

Jetten apologizes for treatment of Moluccan migrants

Prime Minister Rob Jetten apologized on behalf of the government for the historical treatment of Moluccan migrants following the Indonesian War of Independence. The statement was made during the unvei...

‘Little Local’ grant scheme for small-scale projects

The 'Little Local' subsidy scheme is now open for applications from individuals with small-scale projects that benefit their neighborhood or region. This initiative aims to support community-driven id...

US-Iran talks begin in Switzerland

Talks between Iran and the United States, mediated by Qatar, have commenced in Switzerland. The discussions focus on the situation in Lebanon and the release of frozen Iranian assets.

Israeli minister: We can still take action in Lebanon

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israeli troops in Lebanon maintain the authority to eliminate threats without any restrictions. He emphasized that the unconditional priority remains t...

Harbor festival on Java Island: "Impressive to see"

Amsterdam is hosting the Zeehavendagen festival this weekend on Java-eiland to showcase its identity as a port city. Port industry director Kees Noorman emphasized the harbor's significance, covering ...

Sky News: British Foreign Secretary asks Starmer to leave

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing increasing pressure to resign after Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and several other ministers reportedly called for his departure. Multiple British medi...

Parents demand safe playground in Santpoort-Zuid as only play area is closed for renovation: 'Now they mostly just hang around the square in front of the Deka'

Parents in Santpoort-Zuid have petitioned the Velsen municipality for a safe playground after the renovation of Brederode Daltonschool left local children without a designated play area. Currently, th...

Ria Heemskerk still not tired of council work in Hillegom after 25 years: 'Council members in smaller municipalities should actually get more'

Ria Heemskerk, the longest-serving council member in Hillegom, is currently serving her seventh term after 25 years in office. The 69-year-old leader of the Bloeiend Hillegom party remains dedicated t...

Iran calls Lebanon situation main topic in talks with US

Iran has identified the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon as the primary topic for upcoming discussions with the United States. Additionally, the Iranian Foreign Ministry plans to addre...

Province wants Limburgers to speak Limburgish more often

The province of Limburg has launched a campaign to encourage residents to speak the regional Limburgish language more frequently in public. To facilitate this, speakers are encouraged to make an 'L' h...

'Nature should be the foundation of new construction plans': Ecologist Richard on taking bats into account in housing development

Ecologist Richard Witte argues that nature should be a fundamental component of housing developments rather than an afterthought, following news that nine homes near Heemskerk station were removed fro...