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Glitch in European data system on first day of migration pact

On the first day of the new European migration pact, the Eurodac database experienced a technical malfunction during a system update. The Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service confirmed that th...

No structural damage to apartment building next to Amsterdam explosion site

An explosion occurred last night in Amsterdam Nieuw-West, but the adjacent apartment building did not suffer structural damage. According to a safety region spokesperson, residents are still unable to...

The discomfort of the drink break that is much more than a drink break

The article discusses new regulations introduced during the World Cup, focusing specifically on the implementation of drinking breaks. It argues that while many new rules are minor, the drinking break...

Economic growth lower due to war in the Middle East

Economic growth in the Netherlands is projected to be lower than expected this year due to the conflict in the Middle East and rising energy prices. Increased consumer uncertainty has led to a decreas...

DNB: Inflation to 4.6 percent in worst-case scenario, but damage to the Netherlands is also limited

According to De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), Dutch inflation could rise to 4.6% next year in a worst-case scenario. However, the overall economic impact is expected to be limited because the country has ...

British artist David Hockney dies aged 88

Firefighters rescue cats from Amsterdam apartment explosion

Firefighters rescued several cats from an apartment building in Amsterdam Nieuw-West on Friday morning following a massive explosion the previous night. The rescue team entered the building adjacent t...

Woman with 2-year-old son desperate after Amsterdam apartment explosion: ‘Our medication is inside’

Following a major explosion at an apartment complex in Amsterdam-Osdorp, hundreds of residents were evacuated and provided with hotel accommodations by the city. Resident Wilhelmina Ahmed and her fami...

Special Olympians from the Caribbean Netherlands arrive: "Everyone is a star"

Thirty athletes from Bonaire, Saba, and Sint Eustatius have arrived at Schiphol Airport to participate in the Special Olympics held in Haarlem and Haarlemmermeer. The delegation will compete in variou...

Hamburg Airport evacuated due to security incident

Hamburg Airport in Germany is currently being evacuated due to a security incident reported by regional broadcaster NDR. Details regarding the specific nature of the incident have not yet been release...

NS plans six daily trains between Amsterdam and Germany's Rhine-Ruhr region

Sterk: Everyone must have access to the World Cup

Dutch Sports Minister Mirjam Sterk has stated that access to the upcoming World Cup in the United States should be open to everyone, including teams and their support staff. She intends to use the eve...

Illegal border crossings into the EU down by 40 percent

According to preliminary data from the European border agency Frontex, illegal border crossings into the European Union dropped by 40 percent in the first five months of 2026. This figure represents a...

World Cup disrupts TV schedule: these programs are being rescheduled

The start of the FIFA World Cup has led to significant changes in Dutch television programming as NOS broadcasts all 104 matches live on NPO 1. Consequently, many regular programs are being reschedule...

BBC: Dozens of Iranian bases damaged by strikes

Since the start of the conflict, more than fifty Iranian military sites have been damaged by U.S. or Israeli attacks according to a BBC analysis of satellite imagery. The affected locations include ai...

Flowers at scene of accident where children died in Zeeland

A memorial featuring flowers, toys, and candles has been established at the site of a fatal traffic accident in Zeeland that occurred on Thursday. The local community is mourning the deaths of three c...

Italian police bust three illegal streaming networks just before World Cup

Italian police have dismantled three illegal streaming networks in the southern city of Crotone just before the World Cup. Four suspects face charges of digital piracy and money laundering, with autho...

Taghi's new lawyers want 18 months of preparation time

Ridouan Taghi's new lawyers have requested at least eighteen months of preparation time for the defense in the ongoing Marengo trial. This request, if granted, would start in September and could delay...

Outrage after numbers found in grass of US park: ‘disturbed vandalism’

Authorities are investigating a large discoloration forming the numbers 86 and 47 found on the grass of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The markings are being treated as a potential threat again...

Van den Brink expects significantly fewer family reunifications due to migration pact

Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink expects a significant decrease in family reunification migrants coming to the Netherlands following the implementation of the new European migration pact. He emphasi...

Housing association shocked by explosion in Amsterdam Osdorp

An explosion at an apartment building in Amsterdam Osdorp led to the evacuation of at least 400 residents. The housing corporation Stadgenoot expressed deep concern for those affected and has set up a...

No new riots reported in Belfast after ongoing unrest

Following days of civil unrest, no new large-scale riots were reported in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Thursday night. However, local authorities are investigating a suspected arson at a residence, a...

Ecuador lowers beer prices during the World Cup: 'Extra support for the team'

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has temporarily removed taxes on beer and light alcoholic beverages during the World Cup, leading to a price drop of over 20 percent. This fiscal measure is intended ...

EU Commissioner rejects NGO criticism of inhumane migration pact

European Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner defended the new EU migration pact against criticism from NGOs as it took effect on Friday. Brunner rejected claims that the stricter asylum rules ar...

NATO scales back troop presence in Kosovo

NATO is scaling down its troop presence in Kosovo as the regional situation has stabilized. The alliance's top commander stated that local security forces are now better equipped to manage their own s...

Cyprus: At least a year needed for optimally functioning EU migration pact

Cypriot Minister of Migration Nicholas Ioannides stated that the EU's new asylum and migration pact will require at least a year to function effectively. The pact, which introduces uniform rules for s...

NASA criticized over male Artemis III crew: 'Artemis is Apollo's twin sister'

NASA is facing public backlash and disappointment on social media following the announcement of an all-male crew for the Artemis III mission. The mission serves as a preparatory flight for the first A...

Amsterdam arranges hotel rooms for explosion victims

The municipality of Amsterdam is arranging hotel accommodations for approximately 100 residents displaced by a large explosion and fire at a building on Remijden. A total of 400 people were evacuated ...

Explosion at house in Hillegom, police investigating

An explosive went off at a residence in Hillegom during the night between Thursday and Friday, resulting in a small fire. Police are currently investigating the incident.

Gym owner where explosion occurred has security footage

The owner of Fitness Studio Onna in Amsterdam Nieuw-West has security footage of a large explosion that occurred at the gym on Thursday night. According to the owner, the video shows the blast origina...