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Two scooter riders injured after hitting a bollard in Beverwijk

Two people were injured in Beverwijk during the night between Thursday and Friday after their scooter collided with a pole. Both victims sustained injuries in the accident.

This American worked for Trump on the Iran deal until last year: how does he view the conflict now?

Nate Swanson, a former US negotiator who worked on the Iran nuclear deal until last summer, provides insight into the ongoing conflict and Iran's current geopolitical standing. Having been removed fro...

Japan's population decline hits new record

Japan's population has decreased by 2.5% over a five-year period, falling to 123 million. This represents the sharpest decline recorded since the country's census began in 1920.

Blue Origin rocket explodes during test

A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos's space company, Blue Origin, exploded during a hot-fire test at Cape Canaveral. The company reported that an "anomaly" occurred during the procedure, but confirmed th...

Romanian apartment building near Ukraine border hit by drone

A residential complex in the Romanian city of Galati, near the border with Ukraine, was struck by a drone, causing a fire on the tenth floor. The Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that th...

Dutch House of Representatives highly critical of EU-Asian aviation agreement

The Dutch House of Representatives has expressed strong criticism regarding a new aviation treaty between the European Commission and Southeast Asian nations. While some political parties are concerne...

Vance: No deal with Iran yet, parties close to agreement

U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated that while a deal between Iran and the United States has not yet been finalized, negotiators are very close to reaching an agreement. Speaking to reporters in Washi...

No drones over World Cup stadiums in US host cities

The US Federal Aviation Administration has announced a ban on drone flights over stadiums and fan events in host cities during the World Cup in June and July. This restriction will be enforced on matc...

Van den Brink visits Ter Apel and repeats call for shelter spaces

Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink made an unexpected visit to the overcrowded registration center in Ter Apel on Thursday evening to assess the ongoing reception crisis. During the visit, he spoke wi...

15 years in prison for Austrian who planned Taylor Swift concert attack

An Austrian court has sentenced Beran A. to 15 years in prison for planning a terrorist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. The credible threat led to the cancellation of three scheduled perfo...

DSI operation on Singel follows report of threat with a firearm

A large-scale police operation involving the Special Interventions Service (DSI) took place on the Singel in Amsterdam following reports of a domestic threat involving a firearm. A 58-year-old man was...

Van den Brink relaxes asylum policy for Afghan women

Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink has relaxed asylum policies for Afghan women and girls, making them eligible for residence permits in the vast majority of cases. This decision significantly i...

'If he hadn't run at me, he would still be able to walk': 9 years in prison sought for Prins Hendrikkade shooter

Ajax target Míchel leaves Girona: ‘The club wishes to express its sincere thanks’

Axios: Iran and US near deal on truce extension

Negotiators from Iran and the United States have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement to extend an existing truce and initiate talks on Iran's nuclear program. The deal currently awaits formal s...

Confirmed Ebola cases in Uganda rise to eight

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Uganda has risen to eight, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. This follows a previous report by Ugandan authorities confirming s...

Paul Vugts and Wouter Laumans on the consequences of 1,400kg cocaine theft: ‘One rip deal ruined so many lives’

Berendsen: EU team could negotiate between Ukraine and Russia

EU Foreign Ministers agreed during a meeting in Cyprus that a representative or team should represent European interests in potential peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Dutch Foreign Minis...

Car overturned in water along N205 in Zwaanshoek, driver safe

A driver escaped safely after their car flipped onto its roof and landed in the water during a single-vehicle accident on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred on the Drie Merenweg (N205) in Zwaan...

Major police operation on Muntplein, area cordoned off

Police cordoned off a large area around Muntplein in central Amsterdam on Tuesday afternoon following reports of possible criminal activity in a residence on the Singel. Specialized units, including t...

US blocks access for Iranian airlines

The United States will block Iranian airlines from accessing landing sites, refueling stations, and ticket sales as part of an ongoing economic campaign. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated t...

Water main burst during construction: three million liters of water on the street in North

A major water main break in Amsterdam-Noord caused three million liters of water to flood the streets during construction work. Waternet reported that the leak left nearby residents without water, and...

De Jong to play third match on Court 14 at Roland Garros on Friday

Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong is scheduled to play his third-round match at Roland Garros against Russia's Karen Khachanov on Friday. This marks the first time the athlete from Hoofddorp has reac...

Kallas: EU will never be a neutral mediator between Russia and Ukraine

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that Europe will never be a neutral mediator between Russia and Ukraine because the bloc supports Ukraine and its own security interests. Speaking in Cyprus,...

Water main leak in Buikslotermeer: hundreds of households in Amsterdam North without water

Low wind in Germany: Dutch hourly electricity price spikes to 60 cents per kWh tonight

Dynamic electricity prices in the Netherlands are set to spike to nearly 60 cents per kilowatt-hour this Thursday evening. The price surge is driven by a combination of low wind power generation in Ge...

American claims record-fast climb of Mount Everest

American climber Tyler Andrews claims to have set a new record by reaching the summit of Mount Everest in 9 hours and 55 minutes. According to his team, the ascent of the 8,849-meter peak was complete...

Newspaper: Staff pushed for $250 bill featuring Trump

Internal pressure within the US government was exerted to design a $250 bill featuring President Trump, according to a report by The Washington Post. A senior staffer who opposed the proposal was repo...

Humpback whale Timmy to undergo autopsy on Danish beach

The body of Timmy the humpback whale is expected to be brought ashore this weekend for an autopsy on the Danish island of Anholt. Local authorities announced that the examination will take place direc...

US: Iran attack on Kuwait is ceasefire violation

The United States reports that Iran launched a missile toward Kuwait and deployed five drones in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday night. US officials stated that these actions constitute a violation ...