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Iran discusses Israeli attacks on Lebanon with Pakistan

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed Israeli military actions in Lebanon with Pakistan's military leadership amid conflicting reports regarding a ceasefire. While Pakistan claimed a truce...

70-year-old from Haarlem in court for antisemitic articles on his website: 'I am for dialogue, but now see I was wrong'

A 70-year-old man from Haarlem appeared in court for publishing antisemitic articles on his website in 2022, which prosecutors characterize as group insult. The defendant admitted to being negligent a...

Minister decides against entry ban for rapper Ye for now

The Dutch Minister of Asylum and Migration, Bart van den Brink, has decided not to impose an entry ban on American rapper Ye for the time being. This decision follows requests from organizations like ...

Deceased Amsterdam bank employee victim of a crime

A 40-year-old bank employee found dead in a residence in Amsterdam-Zuid on March 26 is likely the victim of a crime. Authorities are investigating the incident after her body was discovered at a home ...

EU awards Utrecht projects record €831 million

The European Union has awarded a record 831 million euros in subsidies to projects in the province of Utrecht since 2021. This amount represents a significant increase, nearly doubling the funding all...

Dozens killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Israeli air strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday have resulted in dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries, according to the Lebanese government. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reported that the attacks hit s...

Woman found dead in Amsterdam South was victim of crime, partner arrested

Police have arrested a 36-year-old man following the death of his 40-year-old partner at a home on Koninginneweg in Amsterdam-Zuid. Investigators strongly suspect that the woman died as a result of a ...

Forty hours of community service for two Haarlem residents after assault: 'I have a military background, I defend myself if attacked'

Two 35-year-old men from Haarlem have been sentenced to 40 hours of community service for the serious assault of a fellow resident. The incident involved a victim driving a BMW convertible, and the co...

Prosecutors demand three years for Mohamed M. after series of street robberies in Amsterdam

Hegseth: US achieved victory with a capital V in Iran

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has declared a "historic victory" on the battlefield following the conclusion of the conflict with Iran. He characterized the outcome as a major success for the ...

Hezbollah urges Lebanese not to return home yet

Hezbollah has urged residents of southern Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, and the southern suburbs of Beirut to delay returning to their homes. The group stated that displaced individuals should wait until...

Israel reports largest attacks on Lebanon to date

The Israeli military has launched its largest series of airstrikes on Lebanon since the start of the current conflict. According to an army spokesperson, the strikes are being carried out in various r...

Turkish media: ten people detained for attack on Israeli consulate

Turkish authorities have detained ten individuals, including two injured suspects, following a shooting at the Israeli consulate in Istanbul. A third assailant was killed during the incident, and inve...

Netherlands and allies to contribute in Strait of Hormuz

The Netherlands and seven major allies, including France, Germany, and the UK, have announced their commitment to protecting the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire. The joint statement was also si...

Shipping traffic in Strait of Hormuz expected to remain disrupted for a long time

Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is expected to face prolonged disruptions despite a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Tehran has indicated it will work toward ensuring free ...

Thailand confirms 3 dead in Strait of Hormuz shelling

Thailand has confirmed that three crew members were killed during an Iranian attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz last month. The victims were previously listed as missing, while twenty othe...

Trump: tariffs for countries supplying arms to Iran

Donald Trump announced that the United States will immediately impose a 50 percent import tariff on any country that supplies weapons to Iran. Writing on Truth Social, Trump stated that the measure is...

Pedestrian seriously injured after collision on Purmerweg in North

A pedestrian was seriously injured on Monday morning following a collision with a car on Purmerweg in Amsterdam-Noord. Emergency services and a trauma team responded to the scene at the intersection w...

KLM maintains decision to suspend Dubai flights, ticket price increase remains

KLM will continue to suspend flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until at least May 17, citing safety concerns despite a recent ceasefire in the Middle East. The airline's previous decision to cancel...

Dubai remains ‘no go’ for KLM: ‘Assume airlines make a sound assessment’

KLM maintains its decision to avoid flying to Dubai despite a ceasefire agreement in the Middle East. The travel association ANVR is currently working to find solutions for passengers with connecting ...

Syrian suspect from Druten: Case against me is a conspiracy

Rafik A., a 57-year-old Syrian man living in Druten, appeared in court in The Hague facing 25 charges of torture and sexual violence committed in Syria during 2013 and 2014. During the trial's start o...

Attempted manslaughter suspect remains silent about violence between youth groups

A 22-year-old suspect from Beverwijk has announced he will remain silent throughout his trial for attempted manslaughter. The case involves violence between groups of youths and was discussed during a...

Brussels calls on Israel to stop attacks on Lebanon

The European Commission has called on Israel to halt its military attacks in Lebanon following the announcement of a temporary ceasefire in the Middle East. Although Israel and the United States have ...

Ede cafe hostage-taker also prosecuted for hostage-taking in Vught prison

The Public Prosecution Service is prosecuting 30-year-old Corné H. for taking several employees hostage at the Vught prison on December 5, 2023. H. was being held at the facility while awaiting psych...

Researchers find far more beavers in Limburg than previously thought

Researchers have found that the beaver population in Limburg is significantly higher than previously estimated, with figures expected to reach up to 3,700 by the summer of 2025. This updated data, whi...

Seventeen arrested during PSV championship celebration

Seventeen people were arrested during PSV Eindhoven's championship celebration for offenses including fireworks use, vandalism, and assault. While most arrests occurred throughout the day and evening,...

Fuel prices likely to drop as early as Thursday, but only by a few cents

Fuel prices are expected to decrease starting this Thursday as global oil prices drop following a ceasefire in the Middle East. However, experts predict the decline will only be a few cents because ga...

Arab countries hope for improvement after Iran deal

Arab nations, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, have expressed optimism following a two-week non-aggression agreement between Iran and the United States. These countries view the deal as a sig...

Greece bans social media for children under 15

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a ban on social media for children under the age of 15, starting January 1, 2027. Mitsotakis described the policy as a difficult but necessary me...

Van Veldhoven: energy situation will remain concerning for the time being

Dutch Energy Minister Stientje van Veldhoven warned that the global energy situation will remain concerning despite a ceasefire between the US and Iran. She noted that significant damage to regional e...