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Willibrord Frequin boldly asked an indignant Prince Bernhard about the Lockheed allegations

Mayor of Loosdrecht: support cannot be separated from The Hague

Acting Mayor Mark Verheijen of Wijdemeren stated on the TV program Buitenhof that the declining public support for asylum seeker reception is directly linked to the national government's policies. He ...

Study: Far-right uses concerned citizens to grow

Research platform Justice for Prosperity reports that the far-right network Identitair Verzet is hijacking local protests against asylum seeker centers to expand its influence. The group is accused of...

Mayor: Brutal night in IJsselstein caused by 'scum'

Rioters caused significant damage to the town hall and an adjacent theater in IJsselstein during a night of violence. Mayor Ester Weststeijn condemned the actions of the vandals, describing the situat...

Time seems ripe for a total smoking ban on Zandvoort and IJmuiden beaches

A recent poll conducted by Haarlems Dagblad and IJmuider Courant shows that 62 percent of respondents support a complete smoking ban on the beaches of Zandvoort and IJmuiden. Proponents of the ban cit...

OPEC+ increases oil production in June, first decision after UAE departure

Opec+ member nations announced on Sunday that they will increase oil production starting in June. This decision marks the first major move by the group following the United Arab Emirates' recent annou...

Vandalism at town hall and theater in IJsselstein

Vandalism was committed at the town hall and the Fulcotheater in IJsselstein during the night of Saturday to Sunday. Police have confirmed the incident, though no arrests have been made at this time.

Rubio to Vatican after Trump-Pope clash

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Italy and Vatican City next week to repair diplomatic relations following recent insults by President Donald Trump toward the Pope. The trip aims to ad...

Israel orders evacuation of eleven villages in southern Lebanon

The Israeli military has issued evacuation orders for eleven villages in southern Lebanon, instructing all residents to leave immediately. The IDF stated that the move is necessary as it conducts stri...

Conductor boards train hyper-alert after assault and threats: ‘I consider our high salary as hazard pay’

Jesse, a 31-year-old train conductor, reports facing aggression and threats on a nearly daily basis while working on trains and platforms. Despite the frequency of these incidents, he emphasizes that ...

Bevrijdingspop to center on war and freedom in 2026: 'The new generation feels deeply about what is happening in the world'

The Haarlem festival Bevrijdingspop is shifting its focus to emphasize the importance of peace, security, and freedom in its upcoming edition. While still featuring popular music acts like S10 and Ban...

Neighborhood pools at risk: Survival of public pools depends on volunteers. 'You have to know how to play the game'

Public swimming pools are facing an increasing threat of closure despite their vital role in providing swimming lessons and community recreation. As more facilities shut down without replacement, the ...

Trump: new airstrikes on Iran possible

US President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that the United States might resume airstrikes against Iran. He made these remarks in response to a journalist's question while in West Palm Beach.

Jordan carries out airstrikes in Syria against drug trafficking

The Jordanian military conducted airstrikes in southern Syria's Sweida province targeting weapon and drug trafficking facilities. These operations were described by Jordan as a deterrence effort again...

Law changed again before all tenants could benefit from rent reduction

The Dutch government is revising rent reduction laws before all eligible tenants could benefit, leading to concerns that housing costs will increase. Political reporter Hans van Soest notes that the c...

Deployment of French, German and Belgian firefighters no longer needed

Minister of Justice and Security David van Weel and IRBT Chairman Hein van der Loo announced that assistance from French, German, and Belgian fire departments is no longer needed to combat wildfires. ...

Iran: Choice between war and diplomacy now up to the US

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister stated that the United States must now choose between diplomacy and a return to conflict. Following the rejection of a previous offer, Iran sent a new peace proposal to ...

Embassy in Greece assisting three Dutch Flotilla members

The Dutch embassy in Greece is providing consular assistance to three Dutch participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The civilian fleet is carrying humanitarian aid supplies intended for Gaza.

Exercise is just as important as language and math, Professor Erik Scherder and Defence for Children tell ministry

Neuropsychologist Erik Scherder and the organization Defence for Children are considering a lawsuit against the Dutch government for refusing to make daily physical activity mandatory in primary schoo...

Haarlem court employee fired for embezzling 150,000 euros

A financial employee at the Haarlem court was dismissed after embezzling approximately 150,000 euros between 2018 and 2025. While a criminal investigation was initiated, it was halted following the em...

CCTV surveillance at Diamantstraat home in South after shooting

Acting Mayor Hester van Buren has ordered the installation of surveillance cameras around a residence on Diamantstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid following a shooting incident earlier this week. Although resid...

Zelensky invites Fico to Kyiv after energy dispute

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to visit Kyiv following a phone call between the two leaders. The invitation marks a step toward improving bilatera...

Former presenter and politician Carlo Strijk (59) dies

Former Dutch television presenter and politician Carlo Strijk has passed away in his sleep at the age of 59. His death was announced by a funeral service provider on behalf of his family, noting that ...

Former presenter and politician Carlo Strijk dies at 59

Former television presenter and politician Carlo Strijk has passed away at the age of 59. He died in his sleep last week, according to a statement released by his family.

German petrol prices drop below 2 euros locally due to excise tax cut

Gasoline prices at many German gas stations dropped below 2 euros on Friday following a temporary excise duty reduction. The tax cut of approximately 17 cents per liter was implemented to alleviate th...

Israel detains two Gaza flotilla passengers for questioning

The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that two organizers from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla have been taken to Israel for interrogation. While other activists were released on the Greek islan...

Café 't Sluisje forced to remove regular tables after complaint: "They've been there for 30 years"

Café 't Sluisje in Amsterdam-Noord has been ordered to remove two popular community tables after a municipal review, triggered by a complaint, found they were situated outside the permitted terrace a...

German defense minister: US troop withdrawal was foreseeable

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the withdrawal of U.S. troops was foreseeable and expected. He emphasized that Germany is already taking steps to assume greater responsibility for ...

Spirit Airlines shuts down after lack of US state aid

Spirit Airlines is immediately ceasing all operations after failing to secure emergency financial aid from the United States government. The budget carrier's collapse follows severe financial struggle...

Labor Day shines at Café de Zon: ‘The fight for better labor rights is far from over’

On Friday, Café de Zon hosted Labor Day celebrations featuring protest songs and discussions on trade unions and migrant workers' rights. The event emphasized that the struggle for improved labor rig...