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Brabant calls on Ministry of Defence to urgently revise drought protocols

The province of North Brabant has urged the Dutch Ministry of Defense to urgently revise its drought protocols following several recent wildfires. While acknowledging the need for military training du...

Organizations call for more support to cope with rising energy prices

Several Dutch industry organizations are calling on the government for increased support to manage rising energy costs. The groups argue that further state intervention is necessary as energy prices h...

Air raid sirens go off in several locations despite May 4th

Air raid sirens were heard in several locations across the Netherlands on Monday, May 4, at noon, despite government regulations prohibiting tests on that day. The incident occurred in areas such as R...

Romania tightens art loan policy after Drents Museum theft

Romania is tightening its national heritage loan policies following the theft of Romanian art treasures from the Drents Museum in the Netherlands. State Secretary of Culture Diana-Ștefana Baciuna ann...

Search for new lawyers for Ridouan Taghi definitively fails, court must now decide

Implementation of paid parking in Haarlem delayed by three months. 'We want to work carefully'

The large-scale rollout of paid parking in Haarlem has been delayed from late 2026 until March 2027. City aldermen stated that the shift in schedule is necessary to ensure a careful implementation pro...

Iranian ministry calls UAE's OPEC exit a vengeful reaction

An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated on Monday that the United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC is a negative and vengeful response. The official criticized the move as non-constructiv...

Lawyer: Suspect denies plotting attack on princesses

A 33-year-old man from Uithuizen has denied planning an attack on Princess Amalia and Princess Alexia during a preliminary court hearing in The Hague. His lawyer stated that the suspect strongly rejec...

Is it unfair that microcars are no longer allowed on the ferry? Readers respond: ‘Allow them during off-peak hours’

City council postpones decision on Israel boycott referendum by one month

The Amsterdam city council has postponed its vote on whether to hold a referendum regarding a boycott of Israel until June 10th. The delay allows major political parties more time to consider alternat...

City council decision on Israel boycott referendum postponed by a month

The Amsterdam City Council has postponed its decision on whether to hold a referendum regarding a boycott of Israel until June 10th. The delay allows major political parties more time to discuss imple...

Iranian state media: US frigate attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian state media reports that its forces attacked a US Navy frigate near the port of Jask in the Strait of Hormuz. The ship allegedly ignored Iranian warnings and was struck by two projectiles befo...

Zelensky wants 'single European voice' for talks with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a unified European voice during negotiations with Russia to end the war. Speaking at the European Political Community summit in Armenia, he emphasized...

Police seek three suspects for defacing National Monument

Police are searching for three suspects who defaced the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam with a red substance early Thursday morning. Cleaning crews have been working for hours to remove t...

Comedian Peter Pannekoek on his love and passion for football: ‘Calling for a World Cup boycott is so cowardly’

You don't do this, especially not now, not today

The National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam was defaced with red paint on the morning of Remembrance Day. Local residents expressed shock and condemnation, calling the act disrespectful to surviv...

Council of State: More clarification needed on bill to increase deductible

The Dutch Council of State has advised the cabinet to provide more detailed explanations regarding its legislative proposal to increase the healthcare deductible. While the Council supports the genera...

Kremlin steps up Putin's security over assassination attempts

The Kremlin has significantly increased the personal security of President Vladimir Putin following a series of assassination attempts on high-ranking Russian military officials. According to a Europe...

A dark chapter in the history of IJmuiden: NSB leader Anton Mussert worked at the North Lock in the port city

The article highlights a dark chapter in IJmuiden's history by noting that NSB leader Anton Mussert once lived and worked in the port city at the Noordersluis. This historical fact is brought to light...

US releases crew of seized Iranian ship

The United States has released 22 crew members from a seized Iranian container ship and transferred them to Pakistan for their eventual return to Iran. The Pakistani Foreign Ministry described the mov...

Foreign Ministry considers medical evacuation for several on cruise ship

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs is investigating the possibility of medically evacuating several individuals from the cruise ship MV Hondius. A ministry spokesperson confirmed that options for t...

EU foreign policy chief surprised by timing of US troop withdrawal

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed surprise at President Donald Trump's announcement to withdraw U.S. troops from Germany. Speaking at a summit in Yerevan, she stated that the decision high...

Iran executes three men over ties to Israel

Iran has executed three men accused of collaborating with the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad. Two of the individuals were also reportedly involved in the death of a member of the Iranian security ...

Macron says he does not want to join new Hormuz mission for now

President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will not participate in the US-led maritime security mission in the Strait of Hormuz for the time being. Macron cited a lack of clarity regarding th...

Rutte: Europe has understood Trump's message and is arranging military bases

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that European allies have understood the message regarding the importance of fulfilling commitments related to U.S. military bases. Consequently, European nati...

Shock for motorists: Cabinet documents reveal sharply higher fuel prices due to ‘diesel dime’

Internal cabinet documents reveal that diesel prices in the Netherlands are set to increase by over 10 cents per liter starting in January without government intervention. Gasoline prices could follow...

Iran threatens to attack US Navy in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's military has threatened to attack the U.S. Navy if it enters the Strait of Hormuz following an American announcement that it will begin escorting ships through the waterway. Iranian state media...

Mayor Halsema on defacing of Dam Square monument: ‘This is not a protest, but vandalism’

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema condemned the vandalism of the National Monument on Dam Square after it was defaced with red paint and the word "genocide" shortly before Remembrance Day. Halsema describ...

House and cabinet angry over defacement of National Monument

Dutch cabinet members and parliamentarians expressed outrage after the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam was defaced on Remembrance Day. State Secretary Eric van der Burg condemned the act ...

Haarlem rat traps kill 20 to 60 rats a day: 'Yet nuisance reports are rising'

Smart traps in Haarlem's sewers are killing between 20 and 60 rats daily, yet the municipality expects 2026 to be a record year for pest reports. To address the persistent issue, Alderman Berkhout is ...