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Hezbollah: Israel not safe as long as Lebanon is under attack

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem warned that northern Israel will remain unsafe as long as Lebanese villages are targeted by Israeli bombings. He called for a complete ceasefire and the withdrawal of Isra...

Spain condemns attack on UNIFIL base in Lebanon

Spain has condemned an attack on a UNIFIL peacekeeper base in Lebanon that resulted in the death of a Serbian peacekeeper and injuries to two Spanish soldiers. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez reported t...

House in North closed after discovery of over 700 nitrate fireworks and drug production equipment

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the three-month closure of a residence in Amsterdam Noord after police discovered 735 nitrates and drug production equipment. During the raid, officers found ...

VVD clashes with Parliament over social security cuts

The Dutch VVD party faced opposition from both left and right-wing parties in the House of Representatives regarding proposed cuts to social security, specifically disability benefits. VVD MP Ingrid M...

Zandvoort Mayor: We should have seen youth nuisance at Pentecost coming

Mayor David Moolenburgh of Zandvoort admitted that the municipality should have better anticipated the youth nuisance that occurred during the warm Pentecost weekend. While emergency measures were eve...

Gieten again shelters asylum seekers from Ter Apel in sports hall

The municipality of Aa en Hunze will provide overnight accommodation for asylum seekers from the Ter Apel registration center at a sports hall in Gieten. This temporary arrangement, requested by the M...

D66: alternatives to budget cuts may come from outside social security

D66 MP Stephan Neijenhuis stated during a parliamentary debate that the party is open to exploring budget cuts outside of social security. This proposal serves as an alternative to measures previously...

EU announces €50 million support package for Armenia

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a 50 million euro support package for Armenia following a call with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The funding is intended to help Armenia...

Ouwehand steps down as leader of Party for the Animals, Teunissen takes over

Esther Ouwehand is stepping down as the leader and parliamentary chair of the Party for the Animals (PvdD), with Christine Teunissen set to take over the role. Ouwehand will remain in the House of Rep...

Jetten: Netherlands loses a unique voice in Lieke Marsman

Poet, writer, and philosopher Lieke Marsman passed away at the age of 35 on June 3 following a battle with a rare form of cancer. Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten honored her memory, stating ...

Lebanese president: ceasefire with Israel could take effect within 24 hours

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun announced that a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon could take effect within 24 hours once all involved parties grant approval. The agreement requires the cooperation ...

Public Prosecution Service will not appeal Inez Weski case

Iran's Supreme Leader warns of division after war

Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has warned citizens about enemies attempting to sow division within the country following what he described as a lost war for its opponents. He called for nati...

CIDI protests at Ye concert in GelreDome

The Center for Information and Documentation Israel (CIDI) announced plans to protest American rapper Ye's upcoming concert at the GelreDome in Arnhem this Saturday. CIDI director Naomi Mestrum stated...

Hungarian prosecutors drop case against Budapest mayor over Pride

Hungarian prosecutors have dropped charges against the mayor of Budapest regarding his role in organizing a 2025 Pride march. The decision, announced on Thursday, ends the legal pursuit of the mayor f...

Reception scheme for Ukrainians extended but restricted

EU interior ministers meeting in Luxembourg have expressed support for extending the Temporary Protection Directive for Ukrainian refugees, though likely with new restrictions. The proposed extension ...

Klaver slams VVD: holding country hostage with breaking points

During a parliamentary debate on social security, Progressief Nederland leader Jesse Klaver criticized the VVD for prioritizing party interests over the country's needs. Klaver accused the liberal par...

Red Cross on Ter Apel situation: this cannot go on like this

The Red Cross has expressed serious concerns regarding the welfare of asylum seekers outside the reception center in Ter Apel. Director Harm Goossens stated that the situation is unacceptable as peopl...

Inspectorates: Handling of mentally ill man who stabbed girl to death fell short

Dutch inspections concluded that healthcare and security organizations failed in their management of a man who stabbed an 11-year-old girl in Nieuwegein last year. The report found that the suspect's ...

Katz: South Lebanon operation to continue after ceasefire agreements

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that military operations in southern Lebanon will continue despite reports of a ceasefire agreement reached in Washington. Katz warned that the military ...

Cabinet ready to spend more on purchasing power support next year amid high price concerns

The Dutch cabinet expects to provide extra purchasing power support next year to address concerns over rising inflation and potential instability in the Middle East. This financial package is also int...

Haltestraat in Zandvoort to close to traffic in evenings this summer

The Haltestraat in Zandvoort will be closed to traffic during evening hours throughout the upcoming summer season. Local residents and business owners have been officially notified by the municipality...

Haarlem makes citizens wait far too long for decisions; penalty payments cost municipality a fortune

The municipality of Haarlem paid 47,627 euros in penalty payments last year due to delayed decision-making, marking a tenfold increase over the past five years. City officials attribute the backlog to...

Israeli Security Minister angry over ceasefire: this is a big mistake

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has criticized the new ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon, labeling the agreement a "big mistake." His remarks highlight internal government o...

First step towards aid for homeless Amsterdammers

The service desk at Jan van Galenstraat 323B in Amsterdam has been renovated to provide assistance to homeless residents. The facility serves as a central point where individuals experiencing homeless...

Cyprus: migration pact will not start without problems

Cypriot Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides stated in Luxembourg that most EU member states are prepared for the implementation of the new asylum and migration pact. However, he cautioned that the p...

Solar panels remain primarily a benefit for higher incomes

One in three Dutch households now has solar panels, but the CPB reports that these installations remain primarily concentrated among higher-income families. This disparity indicates that the benefits ...

This municipality wants ‘zero asylum seekers’, is that allowed?

In Maassluis, Mayor Jack de Vries is at odds with the new local coalition over the intake of asylum seekers. While the coalition has pledged to accept zero refugees, De Vries maintains that the munici...

Haarlem residents launch national citizens' assembly on migration: 'Combat polarization and preserve our democracy'

A group of residents from Haarlem has launched a national citizens' assembly on migration to address and reduce deep societal polarization on the issue. The initiative aims to involve approximately 17...

Why didn't Donald Pols just say it right away? It's not that simple, says psychologist Aukje Nauta

Donald Pols, the director of the Dutch environmental organization Milieudefensie, has faced criticism for concealing his past involvement with a far-right group in South Africa for decades. Experts an...