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I advise him to just stay silent now: corruption suspect does not spill the beans after threats

Amsterdam municipal official Jim B. is currently facing trial for allegedly performing 95 unauthorized queries in systems linked to violent incidents, marking one of the largest corruption cases in hi...

Hungary can be independent of Russian gas within a year, says energy minister

Hungarian Energy Minister Kapitány announced that the country can eliminate its dependence on Russian gas within one year by diversifying energy sources and utilizing existing reserves. The governmen...

Witness saw man running away just before devastating fire at Turkish supermarket on Hoofdweg

A Turkish supermarket on Hoofdweg in Amsterdam was destroyed by a fire late Tuesday night after a witness observed a man fleeing the scene. Authorities are investigating the blaze, which follows an ea...

Power bank that exploded on KLM flight belonged to former director Camiel Eurlings

A KLM flight returned to Amsterdam after a power bank exploded in the business class cabin, causing minor injuries to one passenger. The device reportedly belonged to former KLM director Camiel Eurlin...

Zara Larsson slams use of music in Trump deportation video: 'Inhumane'

Singer Zara Larsson has condemned the White House for using her music in a video promoting mass deportations, describing the content as inhumane. She expressed empathy for undocumented immigrants seek...

Paris opens criminal investigation into sexual harassment via smart glasses

French authorities have initiated their first criminal investigation into the use of smart glasses for sexual harassment. This development comes amid global concerns regarding the lack of specific reg...

Explosive detonated at front door in Watergraafsmeer, resident unharmed

An explosive device was detonated at the front door of a home in the Watergraafsmeer area of Amsterdam early Friday morning. Although the blast caused minor damage, the resident remained unharmed, and...

French fishermen furious over fuel prices block ports for hours

French fishermen recently organized nationwide port and oil terminal blockades to protest the record-high fuel prices affecting their industry. The government ended the demonstrations by agreeing to i...

Victims of Osdorp gym explosion angry over slow aid, demand evaluation

Three victims of a June 2026 gym explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp are calling for an official investigation into the emergency response after claiming they were neglected by responders. The incident, lin...

Nearly sixty arrests during counter-protest at Israel demonstration on Dam Square

Nearly sixty people were arrested on Amsterdam's Dam Square on Thursday following unauthorized counter-protests during an Israel-related demonstration. While thirteen individuals were detained for cri...

Sinkhole opens in Runstraat: "You could easily break your neck"

A large sinkhole has emerged on the sidewalk of Runstraat in Amsterdam's Negen Straatjes neighborhood, prompting authorities to cordon off the area. While the cause remains unknown, a repair crew is w...

Prince Harry makes first public appearance since returning to the UK

Prince Harry made his first public appearance in London since returning to the United Kingdom, attending the inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards ceremony. The event occurred as his uncle, Charles Spencer...

Hundreds attend Israel demonstration at Dam Square, heavy police presence

Thousands of people attended a pro-Israel demonstration at Dam Square in Amsterdam, which proceeded despite the municipal government banning a planned counter-protest. Although the opposition gatherin...

Fake news from Morocco cost me three weeks of investigation: a well-known Amsterdam-Moroccan criminal turned out not to have been arrested after all

Amsterdam municipality bans pro-Palestinian demonstration at Dam Square

The Amsterdam municipality has banned a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Dam Square due to security concerns regarding a concurrent pro-Israel event. Organizers are currently seeking a court injunctio...

19-year-old man receives community service and juvenile detention for assaulting Tamara Elbaz

A 19-year-old man has received a sentence of juvenile detention and community service for orchestrating an assault on Tamara Elbaz at her Amsterdam home in 2024. Despite several participants being con...

How the Netherlands dropped to 46th place in gender equality rankings: ‘We are wasting so much talent’

The Netherlands has dropped to 46th place in the World Economic Forum's latest Global Gender Gap Index, falling behind several other nations. Experts argue this decline represents a significant waste ...

'Confiscate their passports': Israeli filmmakers condemned over award-winning Gaza documentary

An Israeli documentary titled Naza earned a lengthy standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival for its critical look at Israeli military operations in Gaza. The film has gained international praise ...

Australia reforms immigration policy: backpackers to face ballot system

Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has announced major immigration reforms intended to reduce annual migration numbers to 225,000 by 2028. Key measures include a new ballot system for working...

Ireland will not participate in Eurovision 2027 either: 'Position has not changed'

Ireland has decided to abstain from the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, citing the humanitarian situation in Gaza and press freedom concerns. The Netherlands is currently weighing its participation opti...

Netanyahu seeks legal change to demand higher damages from filmmakers

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to increase legal damages for defamation to punish the creators of a new documentary that alleges the Israeli military intentionally targets civilians in G...

King Charles responds to Diana's brother's book: 'Grief clouds judgment'

King Charles has responded to claims in Earl Spencer's upcoming book, arguing that prolonged grief can distort memories and judgment. The book details a disagreement between the two men following the ...

Jetten promises to re-examine the deteriorating purchasing power of workers: 'Work must pay'

Prime Minister Rob Jetten is seeking cross-party support to stabilize his minority government and pass the budget following the General Political Debates. While facing skepticism from opposition parti...

Trump threatens to halt trade with EU over relationship with Canada

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed making Canada an associate member of the EU to deepen ties in trade and defense. Donald Trump has threatened to retaliate with severe im...

US House of Representatives also approves Russian sanctions, ball in Trump's court

The US House of Representatives has approved a new sanctions package against Russia that also threatens tariffs on countries purchasing Russian energy. The bill, which passed with bipartisan support, ...

Schiphol begins cleaning 200,000 tons of contaminated soil in PFAS 'car wash'

Schiphol Airport has launched an on-site soil cleaning facility to treat 200,000 tons of earth contaminated with PFAS from historical firefighting foam. The installation washes the soil to extract pol...

Women's emancipation is declining, the Netherlands is lagging behind European countries

The Netherlands has slipped in global gender equality rankings due to slow progress in closing the gender gap compared to other European nations. Key factors contributing to this decline include the u...

US central bank raises interest rates to combat high inflation, first hike in over 3 years

The United States Federal Reserve has increased interest rates by a quarter percentage point to combat high inflation, marking the first such hike since July 2023. The decision sets the primary intere...

Confusion over new Oud Osdorp signs: I've lived in Geuzenveld for 70 years

New signs designating an area as Oud Osdorp have sparked confusion and complaints among Geuzenveld residents regarding neighborhood boundaries and identity. While the village council requested the sig...

Sleeping in doorways of homes and shops remains illegal, even if Amsterdam scraps fines for sleeping rough

Amsterdam will maintain a ban on sleeping in doorways of homes and shops even if the city proceeds with its plan to abolish general fines for rough sleeping. Mayor Femke Halsema clarified that authori...