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CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87

Ted Turner, the founder of the American cable news network CNN, has passed away at the age of 87. CNN reported the death of its founder, who was a prominent media mogul and philanthropist.

Zelensky: Hungary has returned contents of value transports

Hungary has returned seized assets, including $40 million, €35 million, and 9 kilograms of gold, to Ukraine's Oschadbank. The contents and seven bank employees were originally detained in early Marc...

Major alert over possible explosive in Weesp: train traffic halted

Emergency services have cordoned off an area in Weesp and halted train traffic following the discovery of a suspected large explosive on Lange Muiderweg. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit is ...

Son of Norwegian Crown Princess to remain in pre-trial detention

An Oslo court has rejected a request from Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, to be released from prison and serve his pretrial detention under house arrest with an an...

How evacuated hantavirus patients are safely transported from Schiphol to the hospital

Two patients infected with the hantavirus are being evacuated from a cruise ship near Cape Verde to Schiphol Airport under strict isolation protocols. They will be transported in specialized vehicles ...

WHO: Hantavirus on cruise ship does not resemble start of COVID pandemic

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that the deadly hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship Hondius does not resemble the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. He addressed these concerns ...

French aircraft carrier prepares to assist in Strait of Hormuz

The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and supporting warships are sailing towards the Strait of Hormuz to assist with clearing operations. According to the Ministry of Defence, the fleet will ...

Thailand to crack down on unruly tourists

The Thai government is tightening oversight of tourist behavior to ensure it aligns with local cultural values. New measures include increased inspections at bars and clubs, with potential prosecution...

Prosecutors seek four years for former court employee for selling information

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a four-year prison sentence for a former Amsterdam District Court employee accused of selling confidential information to criminal contacts to fund a ...

Suspect in youth violence case remains in custody longer

A 19-year-old suspect from Vlaardingen will remain in pre-trial detention following a decision by the court in Alkmaar. He is accused of involvement in the kidnapping, hostage-taking, and assault of a...

Trump: bombings will begin if Iran does not agree

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to launch a bombing campaign against Iran if the country refuses to comply with American demands. Trump issued the warning on his Truth Social platform, stat...

Hungarian director films his father's youth in Orphan: ‘All layers of 20th-century trauma are in it’

AEX hits new record as oil prices plummet following Trump's Iran remarks

The Amsterdam AEX index reached a new record high as global oil prices fell following U.S. President Donald Trump's comments regarding progress in negotiations with Iran. Despite the drop in oil price...

No ankle monitor for Høiby, risk of reoffending

An Oslo court has rejected Marius Borg Høiby’s request to replace his pretrial detention with house arrest and an electronic ankle monitor. The court denied the request due to the perceived risk of...

Belgian minister rebukes US ambassador again

Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot has reprimanded US Ambassador Bill White for criticizing the government on social media regarding a legal case in Antwerp. The dispute follows a decision by pro...

Prosecutors demand 7 months in prison for father of Jos Leijdekkers for money laundering

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a seven-month prison sentence for Joseph Leijdekkers, the 71-year-old father of fugitive criminal 'Bolle Jos,' for money laundering. The charges follo...

Axios: US believes it is close to draft agreement to end war with Iran

The White House believes it is nearing a draft agreement with Iran to end current hostilities, according to reports from Axios. U.S. officials expect a response from the Iranian government regarding t...

Three sick people on board Hondius evacuated Wednesday morning

Three sick passengers from the cruise ship Hondius, currently located off the coast of Cape Verde, are scheduled for evacuation on Wednesday morning. The cruise company OceanWide announced the operati...

KLM further postpones flights to Dubai and Saudi Arabia

Dutch airline KLM has extended its flight cancellations to Dubai and Saudi Arabia until at least June 28 due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The suspension was previously set to end on Jun...

UN calls for immediate release of flotilla detainees

The United Nations Human Rights Office has called for the immediate and unconditional release of activists arrested from the Global Sumud Flotilla heading to Gaza. A spokesperson stated that expressin...

London police set up special team to protect Jews

The London police have established a specialized team of 100 officers, including anti-terrorism specialists, to protect the city's Jewish community. This move comes in response to a series of antisemi...

Hondius passenger in Zurich hospital with hantavirus

A passenger from the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius is being treated in a Zurich hospital after contracting hantavirus. The Swiss government confirmed the case following an outbreak that occurred on the...

Wildfire risk in several regions adjusted after rainfall

Several safety regions in the Netherlands have lowered the wildfire warning level following recent rainfall. This adjustment indicates a reduced risk of fire in natural areas across various parts of t...

Dutch cruise ship Hondius to dock in Tenerife

The Dutch cruise ship Hondius, which has confirmed cases of hantavirus on board, is scheduled to dock in Tenerife according to the Spanish Ministry of Health. The president of the Canary Islands has e...

Paracetamol for 4.75 euros in Berlin, 64 cents in Amsterdam: why do Germans pay so much more?

Medicines in Germany, such as paracetamol and cancer treatments, are up to 76 percent more expensive than in the Netherlands. The article examines the reasons behind this significant price disparity a...

Philips sells more healthcare equipment and benefits from Hormuz blockade

Philips reported an increase in sales of hospital equipment, such as scanners and remote care systems, during the first months of the year. This growth is partly attributed to supply chain disruptions...

With ‘The Fortress’, Dutch artist Dries Verhoeven shows geopolitical pain at the Venice Biennale

LUMC prepares for possible arrival of cruise ship patient

The Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) is preparing for the possible arrival of at least one patient from the cruise ship MV Hondius. A hospital spokesperson confirmed that the facility is availa...

Heavy smoke at apartment fire in Haarlem

A fire broke out in an apartment building on Andorrastraat in Haarlem on Wednesday morning, producing significant amounts of smoke. Emergency services are at the scene, and it is currently unclear if ...

Kyiv: Russia violated ceasefire

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced that Russia has violated an open-ended ceasefire that was set to begin on Wednesday. The truce had been unilaterally declared by Ukraine, but Kyiv re...