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Thousands of blessed flowers leave Keukenhof for Rome

For the 40th year, 7,000 blessed flowers have been transported from the Netherlands to Vatican City to decorate St. Peter's Square for Easter Sunday. Bishop Hans van den Hende blessed the floral arran...

Israel claims control over South Lebanon even after war

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that Israel plans to maintain a "safe zone" in Southern Lebanon even after the current conflict ends. The proposed defensive line would be located at the...

Dozens of stars demand closure of ICE detention center

Dozens of high-profile celebrities, including Madonna, Pedro Pascal, and Jane Fonda, have signed a letter calling for the closure of an immigrant detention center in Dilley, Texas. The group of signat...

Why Unilever wants to sell its iconic Dutch brand Calvé and what it means for our peanut butter

Unilever is in advanced negotiations to sell its food division, including the iconic Dutch brand Calv, to the American company McCormick. The potential deal, which could be finalized as early as Tues...

Ampèrestraat toad fence, pointless? Not for laying new power cables in IJmuiden

A toad screen several hundred meters long is being installed along the Ampèrestraat in IJmuiden to protect local wildlife during the installation of new power cables. The barrier is positioned betwee...

Suspicious object defused at Zaanstad Judicial Complex parking lot

A suspicious package discovered at the parking lot of the Judicial Complex Zaanstad in Westzaan was determined to be harmless following an investigation by authorities. This incident occurs just one w...

Investigative media release audio recording of Szijjártó and Lavrov

Investigations by media outlets The Insider and Frontstory reveal that Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó collaborated with Russia to remove oligarchs from European sanction lists. The repo...

Koert H. denies arson in Arnhem city center

Koert H. (58) has denied involvement in an arson attack that destroyed ten buildings in the city center of Arnhem last year. The prosecution alleges that H. and two accomplices ignited a paper contain...

MSF: Sudanese RSF using sexual violence as a weapon in Darfur

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has released a report stating that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are using sexual violence as a weapon in Sudan's Darfur region. The findings detail systema...

Air Canada CEO resigns over poor French skills

Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau is resigning following backlash over his poor French language skills. The controversy erupted after he used only two words of French in a condolence message, which the ...

Fire in basement storage in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, victim found outside building

Arab countries lose year of economic growth due to Iran war

A UN Development Programme (UNDP) analysis indicates that the conflict involving Iran could cost Arab nations up to $194 billion in economic losses. This financial impact represents more than an entir...

Armed robbery at jewelry store in Amsterdam

Three armed men robbed a jewelry store in Amsterdam-Osdorp on Tuesday morning, fleeing the scene on fatbikes with stolen goods. No injuries were reported, though the suspects caused significant damage...

Arnhem city center arson suspect absent from trial

One of the three suspects in a major arson case in downtown Arnhem failed to appear at the start of the trial on Tuesday. Ricky N. informed his lawyer that he stayed home for self-protection, citing s...

Apartment in North uninhabitable after washing machine fire

A washing machine fire in an apartment on Lohuis street in Amsterdam's Buikslotermeer neighborhood caused significant damage on Sunday night, leaving the home uninhabitable. Neighbors were briefly eva...

Threats, assault, coercion and murder: number of honor-related violence cases in the Netherlands rises sharply

A 24-year-old Syrian woman named Boushra was found dead in August 2025 after leaving a women's shelter in Almere to meet her husband. Her case highlights a broader trend in the Netherlands, where auth...

Explosion in De Pijp: significant damage to front door on Talmastraat

An explosion occurred early this morning on Talmastraat in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood, causing significant damage to a building's entrance and several nearby parked vehicles. While the blast sha...

Fire in Southeast basement storage unit, one injured

One person was hospitalized following a fire in a basement storage unit at the Haag en Veld apartment complex in Amsterdam-Zuidoost early this morning. Four other residents were treated for smoke inha...

Two cars damaged by fire in Haarlem, arson not ruled out

On Monday evening, a car caught fire on Polenstraat in Haarlem, which also damaged a nearby vehicle. Authorities are investigating the incident and have not ruled out arson as a potential cause.

Inflation rises to 2.7 percent in March due to higher energy prices

Inflation in the Netherlands rose to 2.7% in March, up from 2.4% in February, according to preliminary figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The increase in the cost of living was primarily drive...

Zeeburger Tunnel (A10) closed due to technical problems

The Zeeburgertunnel in Amsterdam is closed in the northern direction due to technical problems, causing traffic disruptions on the A10 motorway. Motorists traveling toward Zaanstad are advised to deto...

Multiple countries in Middle East report attacks

Multiple countries in the Middle East reported attacks during the night between Monday and Tuesday. Following a series of explosions, the Iranian news agency Fars reported power outages in parts of Te...

Stranded humpback whale off German coast swims to open sea

A humpback whale that had been stranded off the German coast for several days successfully swam back to the open sea on Monday evening. Although the animal initially headed toward a harbor, it eventua...

WSJ: Trump wants end to war, even without opening Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump is reportedly considering ending military hostilities with Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. According to sources from The Wall Street Journal, Trump discussed t...

Is Amsterdam suffering from influencers with ‘main character energy’ on the streets, like London and New York?

Drought, heat and wet feet: 'Adapting to climate change is not a choice'

A new advisory report to the Dutch cabinet emphasizes that adapting to climate change is mandatory rather than optional. While technical solutions may provide short-term relief, the report suggests th...

Royal couple saddened by death of former president Santokhi

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima expressed their condolences following the death of former Surinamese President Chan Santokhi. The Dutch royal couple shared warm memories of the leader in a sta...

Tennis player De Jong eliminated in Marrakech first round

Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong has been eliminated in the first round of the ATP tournament in Marrakech. He lost in straight sets to Germany's Yannick Hanfmann with a score of 7-6 (6) 6-4.

Jetten: Santokhi meant a lot to Suriname and the Netherlands

Former Surinamese President Chan Santokhi passed away unexpectedly on Monday at the age of 67 in Paramaribo. Prime Minister Rob Jetten honored his memory, stating that Santokhi significantly impacted ...

Escaped psychiatric patient arrested in Leeuwarden

A TBS patient who escaped from Groningen on Monday morning was arrested later that evening in Leeuwarden. A special police tracking team apprehended the individual on a public road. Authorities have n...