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No alternative to initial corona approach, says Schoof

Dick Schoof, the former top official at the Ministry of Justice and Security, testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee regarding the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He stated...

Outrage after numbers found in grass of US park: ‘disturbed vandalism’

Authorities are investigating a large discoloration forming the numbers 86 and 47 found on the grass of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The markings are being treated as a potential threat again...

Watch the COVID hearing of Schoof, senior official at the time

Former top official Dick Schoof appeared before the parliamentary inquiry committee today to discuss decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Prime Minister Mark Rutte is also scheduled to...

Van den Brink expects significantly fewer family reunifications due to migration pact

Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink expects a significant decrease in family reunification migrants coming to the Netherlands following the implementation of the new European migration pact. He emphasi...

No new riots reported in Belfast after ongoing unrest

Following days of civil unrest, no new large-scale riots were reported in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Thursday night. However, local authorities are investigating a suspected arson at a residence, a...

Mayor Halsema visits site of explosion in Nieuw-West

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema visited the site of a significant explosion in the Nieuw-West district on Friday morning. During her visit to the Remijden location, she met with firefighters and emergen...

Ecuador lowers beer prices during the World Cup: 'Extra support for the team'

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has temporarily removed taxes on beer and light alcoholic beverages during the World Cup, leading to a price drop of over 20 percent. This fiscal measure is intended ...

EU Commissioner rejects NGO criticism of inhumane migration pact

European Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner defended the new EU migration pact against criticism from NGOs as it took effect on Friday. Brunner rejected claims that the stricter asylum rules ar...

NATO scales back troop presence in Kosovo

NATO is scaling down its troop presence in Kosovo as the regional situation has stabilized. The alliance's top commander stated that local security forces are now better equipped to manage their own s...

Broad coalition collapses early: Zelfstandig Bloemendaal quits negotiations. 'Informateur's recommendations brushed aside'

The formation of a broad coalition in Bloemendaal has collapsed following the withdrawal of the Zelfstandig Bloemendaal party from negotiations. The party alleged that its potential partners, VVD, D66...

Cyprus: At least a year needed for optimally functioning EU migration pact

Cypriot Minister of Migration Nicholas Ioannides stated that the EU's new asylum and migration pact will require at least a year to function effectively. The pact, which introduces uniform rules for s...

Marijke Smit-van der Weide of D66 Heemstede: Achieving something in four years is naive, you need staying power

Marijke Smit-van der Weide of the D66 party is one of several new members joining the Heemstede municipal council. In an interview, she discusses the realities of local governance, emphasizing that ac...

Rutte appears for COVID inquiry, what awaits him? ‘He has one weak point: his memory’

Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is scheduled to testify on Friday before a parliamentary inquiry commission regarding the Netherlands' handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing focuses on ...

Amsterdam arranges hotel rooms for explosion victims

The municipality of Amsterdam is arranging hotel accommodations for approximately 100 residents displaced by a large explosion and fire at a building on Remijden. A total of 400 people were evacuated ...

Argentine football fans denied US visas receive free TVs

Argentinian football fans who were denied visas to travel to the United States to watch Lionel Messi play have received free televisions from the brand Noblex. The promotion aims to compensate for the...

Trump appeals over Kennedy Center name

The Trump administration is appealing a court order that requires the removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center in Washington. The appeal also challenges a judicial decision that blocked ...

Red Cross: asylum pact can lead to stress, mental health issues

The Red Cross warns that new European asylum rules taking effect this Friday could lead to increased stress and mental health issues due to potentially longer wait times for asylum seekers. The organi...

More funding for Stadsschouwburg Velsen after all? Revised construction plan finally ready, permits still pending

The renovation and expansion plan for Stadsschouwburg Velsen has been finalized after several delays. The updated project will be presented to local residents on Tuesday, June 23rd, though official pe...

Former South Korean president sentenced to 30 years in drone case

A court in Seoul has sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison. The court found that Yoon ordered drone flights over the North Korean capital of Pyongyang to create a...

Araya Sumter (PRO) is the great unknown who will govern the city: ‘I think she said yes to a portfolio and a mission, not a party’

🔴LIVE: Crane demolishing building hit by explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp

A powerful explosion and subsequent fire destroyed a fitness studio in Amsterdam-Osdorp on Wednesday, resulting in at least seven injuries and the evacuation of 400 nearby residents. Emergency service...

UN: Settler violence in West Bank on the rise

Violence by Israeli settlers on the occupied West Bank has reached record levels this year, according to the United Nations. The UN reports an average of six daily attacks resulting in casualties or p...

Trump calls Netanyahu over looming Iran deal

U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu via telephone to discuss a potential agreement with Iran. During the call, Netanyahu expressed his appreciation for Tru...

Trump thinks deal with Iran could be signed this weekend

US President Donald Trump has announced that a major deal with Iran could be signed this coming weekend. Although Iran has not yet officially confirmed the agreement, Trump stated that Supreme Leader ...

Iranian state media report no deal yet with US

Iranian state media outlet Fars has denied reports that an agreement has been reached between Iran and the United States. This contradicts claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who suggested a d...

Sjoerdsma faces ‘big problem’ without safety cable, according to PRO

Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma faces structural challenges regarding development aid unless its funding is re-linked to the size of the economy, according to PRO party representative Suzanne Kröger. PRO h...

Support in North Holland for asylum seeker center in protected landscape in Santpoort-Zuid

Politicians in Noord-Holland have expressed support for establishing an asylum seeker center for up to 200 people at the former De Elta sports park in Santpoort-Zuid. Because the site is located withi...

Forum resembles a Nazi party like diluted whisky: you taste certain notes, but the hangover is of a completely different order

The Dutch political party Forum for Democracy is frequently compared to fascist movements and the Nazi party. The article suggests that such comparisons often result in unproductive public debate rath...

Towards 3,000 permanent residents in Wijk aan Zee, says Village Council: 'We must gear facilities for that now'

The Village Council of Wijk aan Zee is addressing challenges to the town's livability caused by slow population growth and strict nitrogen regulations that hinder new construction. To ensure a sustain...

Trump halts attacks on Iran and hints at deal

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the suspension of planned attacks on Iran, citing progress in diplomatic discussions. According to a post on Truth Social, Trump indicated that all involved p...