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Health of local residents not protected by new Schiphol noise rules

Gezondheid op 1 sues State over customized agreements with Tata Steel; ‘Health is insufficiently protected’

The organization Gezondheid op 1 is filing a lawsuit against the Dutch State over custom agreements with Tata Steel, alleging that health and environmental protections are insufficient. Director Antoi...

Laan van Vlaanderen road closure to stay, but not all residents are happy

A controversial rush-hour traffic restriction on Laan van Vlaanderen in Amsterdam will remain in place following a court ruling that questioned why the measure is not active 24 hours a day. While some...

't Groot Clooster users remain sharp after 'disappointing' meeting with alderman: 'Don't feel taken seriously'

Stakeholders of the 't Groot Clooster project in Heemstede expressed continued dissatisfaction following a meeting with Alderman Eveline Stam about the participation process. Claiming they do not feel...

Schiphol environmental study falls short for local residents, advisory body says

The Dutch Commission for Environmental Impact Assessment has advised the cabinet that a study regarding new flight rules for Schiphol Airport is insufficient to guarantee the protection of local resid...

Finland issues drone warning, country on high alert

Finnish authorities issued a drone threat warning for the Uusimaa region, including Helsinki, on Thursday night, advising residents to stay indoors. The Finnish Armed Forces clarified that there was n...

Trump: fantastic trade deals reached with China

US President Donald Trump announced that he has concluded trade agreements with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The statement was made during Trump's visit to the Zhongnanhai leadership complex in Beijing.

Jetten willing to adapt cooperation within the Kingdom

Prime Minister Rob Jetten has expressed a willingness to update the cooperation agreements between the four constituent countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. During a tour of the Caribbean ...

Trump: I won't have much more patience with Iran

US President Donald Trump stated in an interview with Fox News that his patience with Iran is running thin. The comment highlights the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran.

Traitors imprisoned in KNSM warehouses after the war: sleeping on straw, poor food and riots

Hanneke (52) and Annemarie (38) arrested during Remembrance Day: ‘Great, arresting people preemptively because you don’t know what they’re going to do’

Gas prices to rise further: those who don't insulate will pay through the nose

A new CO2 levy on natural gas starting in 1.5 years is expected to significantly increase energy costs for residents living in poorly insulated homes. Due to the impending price hikes, gas suppliers a...

Palm Beach Airport in Florida to be renamed after Trump from July

Palm Beach International Airport in Florida will be officially renamed after Donald Trump starting July 9. The Federal Aviation Administration announced the name change for the airport located in the ...

US Supreme Court: abortion pill can still be sent by mail

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled to temporarily maintain access to the abortion pill mifepristone via mail following a telephone consultation. This decision ensures that the most common method for abo...

Trump: relationship with China hopefully stronger and better than ever

Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that he hopes the relationship between the United States and China will become stronger and better than ever before. His comment highlights a positive outlook for f...

Human rights organization files complaint against MP Markuszower over 'maximum violence' remark against Palestinian asylum seekers

Human rights organization The Rights Forum is filing a criminal complaint against Dutch Member of Parliament Gidi Markuszower for his remarks regarding Palestinian refugees. The legal action follows M...

Emergency order for part of Stadskanaal after assault case revealed

An emergency ordinance was issued in Stadskanaal, Groningen, on Thursday evening after a group of people vandalized houses linked to a criminal investigation. The municipality implemented the measure ...

Extra efforts for a cleaner Amsterdam during summer months

The city of Amsterdam is implementing extra cleaning measures during the summer months to maintain the city's cleanliness. These efforts include the deployment of additional cleaning teams and the ins...

Yemen's warring parties agree on major prisoner swap

The warring parties in Yemen have agreed to exchange at least 1,600 prisoners following a United Nations-mediated meeting in Jordan. The deal involves the Iran-backed Houthi rebels and the internation...

Another anti-asylum center protest and heavy police presence in Loosdrecht

Over a hundred protesters gathered in Loosdrecht on Thursday evening to demonstrate against the accommodation of asylum seekers. A significant police presence was on hand to monitor the situation, and...

Warsaw recognizes same-sex marriage for the first time

The city of Warsaw has officially recognized a same-sex marriage for the first time, involving a couple who wed in another EU country. Jakub Cupriak-Trojan and Mateusz Trojan received their Polish mar...

Israel to sue The New York Times over sexual violence article

Israel is suing The New York Times and one of its journalists for defamation following an article published by the newspaper. The legal action stems from allegations that Israeli soldiers, prison guar...

WHO Chief Tedros thanks Tenerife for help with Hondius

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has thanked the residents of Tenerife for their assistance with the vessel m/v Hondius. He also commended the Spanish government, emergency responders, ...

Where is the leadership?

Protests against a proposed asylum seeker center in Loosdrecht have escalated, leading police to use water cannons to disperse demonstrators. As calls for further national protests grow, the situation...

Von der Leyen: Russia defies diplomacy with attacks

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned Russia for launching one of its most relentless drone attacks against Ukraine. She stated that while Moscow is openly defying diplomatic ef...

New executive and plans receive broad support from Hillegom council; only CDA and HvH vote against ‘Making Hillegom together’

The Hillegom municipal council has expressed broad support for the new local governing agreement titled "Hillegom maken we samen," with 16 out of 19 members voting in favor. Only the political parties...

Pope criticizes European rearmament

Pope Leo XIV has criticized European nations for increasing their military expenditures, stating that the world is being "mangled by wars." Speaking to university students in Rome, the Pope also chall...

Construction ban on luxury chalets? Province and municipality face off in court

The province of North Holland and the municipality of Bloemendaal are heading to court on May 29 to resolve a dispute over the construction of 350 luxury chalets at MarinaParken. While the province de...

British minister resigns: lost confidence in Starmer

British Health Minister Wes Streeting has resigned from his position, stating he has lost confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership. Streeting, who is viewed as a potential challenger to ...

Abbas promises new elections at party congress

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced his willingness to hold new presidential and parliamentary elections during a speech at his party's congress. He also committed to continuing reforms with...