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Halsema defends plan to lift outdoor sleeping ban but points to The Hague for structural solutions

Eight-year prison sentence demanded for Misael L. who stabbed girlfriend to death with a glass shard on Chasséstraat

The Public Prosecution Service has demanded an eight-year prison sentence for Misael L., who is accused of stabbing his 38-year-old girlfriend to death with a glass shard in 2024 at a home on Chassés...

Dutchman (34) suspected of kidnapping arrested in Amsterdam

A 34-year-old Dutch man was arrested in Amsterdam for his alleged involvement in an extortion and kidnapping case in Germany. The suspect is accused of kidnapping and assaulting a victim to demand ran...

Public Prosecution Service demands 8 years in prison for ex-boyfriend of Ginelva Deira, who died after being struck by shrapnel in her thigh

Paul Vugts and Wouter Laumans on broad daylight shootings: We rush to the scene with sirens blaring

Nepalese in Amsterdam in shock after floods: Everything is destroyed

The Nepali community in Amsterdam is in shock following devastating floods in northern Nepal that have left hundreds dead and over 1,500 people missing. Community members living in the Netherlands are...

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Huzaren van Boreel capture Haarlem for special ceremony

Sixty young soldiers from the Huzaren van Boreel regiment held a public oath-taking ceremony on the Grote Markt in Haarlem, preceded by a military parade through the city. The event aimed to increase ...

Bronze Age gold treasure stolen from Spanish museum in four minutes

Thieves stole a valuable collection of Bronze Age gold artifacts from a Spanish museum on Friday morning. The collection is considered one of the most significant of its kind from that historical peri...

Oil transport continues to recover, Kuwait and Qatar join maritime relay

Oil transport through the Strait of Hormuz has recovered to 70 percent of its capacity. Kuwait and Qatar have joined the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in transferring oil between ships on the ...

Mutilated kittens found in a bag in Amsterdam-West

Health condition of Norwegian King Harald 'very serious', family heads to hospital

The health condition of Norway's King Harald has deteriorated significantly and is now described by the palace as very serious. Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon have cleared their schedules to visi...

Beyoncé also donates 1 million dollars to Colombia earthquake victims

American singer Beyoncé has donated 1 million dollars to support victims of the earthquake in Colombia. The funds will be utilized to provide food and shelter to individuals in the areas most severel...

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has died at the age of 97

No culture of silence but reporting fatigue: Southeast critical of Halsema's security approach

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has called on residents of the Zuidoost district to report more violence incidents, citing a perceived culture of silence following an increase in crime. However, local r...

Advisory council sounds major alarm: we are losing industry and thousands of jobs to China and the US

The Netherlands and the broader European region risk losing significant industry and thousands of jobs to China and the United States. In response, the Scientific Council for Government Policy advises...

Meteorologists look forward to weather satellite that detects thunderstorms sooner

European meteorologists are preparing for the launch of a new weather satellite on Thursday that will improve the detection of severe thunderstorms and dense fog. This mission is considered high-stake...

4-year prison sentence demanded for former Heideroosjes bassist in child abuse imagery case

Prosecutors have requested a four-year prison sentence for Fred Houben, the former bassist of the band Heideroosjes. He is accused of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse imagery over severa...

Meta settles for billions in mega-lawsuit over addictive apps

Meta has agreed to a settlement of up to $16.7 billion to resolve a major U.S. lawsuit concerning the addictive design of its Facebook and Instagram platforms. As part of the agreement, the company wi...

Ajax close to signing Ukrainian Viktor Tsygankov: He has a very good mentality

Ajax is nearing a deal to sign Ukrainian winger Viktor Tsygankov. Former coach Míchel Sánchez praised the player's collective mentality, suggesting he would be a valuable addition to the Dutch club.

Prince Harry and Meghan return to the United Kingdom today

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are returning to the United Kingdom today with their children. The couple has been living in the United States since 2020 after Harry stepped back from his duties within...

France relaxes cheese rules due to lack of grass caused by drought

France is temporarily relaxing strict production regulations for traditional cheeses like Comté due to severe drought. Farmers are now permitted to feed their cows alternative fodder because insuffic...

Customs finds 30 kilos of cocaine hidden in excavator part

Customs officials at Schiphol Airport discovered over 30 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a heavy-duty excavator attachment arriving from Panama. Following a successful scan and detection by sniffer...

Person dies from West Nile virus contracted in the Netherlands

War kept travelers away from Dubai, but air traffic is picking up again

Dubai International Airport experienced a 31 percent drop in passenger numbers during the first half of the year due to the conflict between Israel and Iran. Traffic at the airport is now beginning to...

Inspectorate threatens fines for noisy night flights at Schiphol

NPO ombudsman receives twenty complaints about Hitler fragment on ON!

The NPO ombudsman has received twenty complaints regarding a broadcast by Ongehoord Nederland that featured a discussion about Adolf Hitler. Complainants are questioning whether the content of the seg...

SpaceX to invest billions in new spaceport for moon and Mars missions

SpaceX plans to invest approximately 85 billion euros to construct a major new spaceport in Louisiana. This facility is intended to serve as a key base for future missions to the moon and Mars.

Chinese artist gets three-year prison sentence for 'insulting' images of Mao

Chinese artist Gao Zhen has been sentenced to three years in prison for creating artwork allegedly insulting Chinese heroes and martyrs. Human rights organizations have expressed criticism regarding t...

From Copenhagen to Paris, this is how international rail travel from Amsterdam is growing

International rail travel from Amsterdam is experiencing growth as new carriers introduce services to destinations like Copenhagen, Paris, and Berlin. However, further expansion faces significant hurd...