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Large fire in the center of Hoogeveen

A large fire broke out in the center of Hoogeveen on Saturday night after a car fire spread to a nearby house on Jonkheer de Jongestraat. Local authorities from the Drenthe safety region reported that...

Trump: new airstrikes on Iran possible

US President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that the United States might resume airstrikes against Iran. He made these remarks in response to a journalist's question while in West Palm Beach.

Jordan carries out airstrikes in Syria against drug trafficking

The Jordanian military conducted airstrikes in southern Syria's Sweida province targeting weapon and drug trafficking facilities. These operations were described by Jordan as a deterrence effort again...

Telstar earns impressive point at NEC after wild night of storms and a bicycle kick

Telstar secured a 1-1 draw in a challenging away match against NEC. The game was marked by a thunderstorm and a disallowed bicycle kick goal.

Thunderstorms cause local disruption

Severe thunderstorms moved into the Netherlands from the south on Saturday evening, causing localized disruptions across the country. One notable incident occurred in Nijmegen, where a football match ...

Illegal rave in France attracts tens of thousands of partygoers

An illegal rave on a military site in Southern France has attracted approximately 40,000 attendees. Authorities issued warnings about the potential danger of unexploded World War II ammunition present...

Austrian police arrest man after poisoning baby food with rat poison

Austrian police arrested a 39-year-old man for allegedly poisoning jars of HiPP baby food with rat poison. The suspect reportedly tampered with the products in an attempt to blackmail the German manuf...

Deployment of French, German and Belgian firefighters no longer needed

Minister of Justice and Security David van Weel and IRBT Chairman Hein van der Loo announced that assistance from French, German, and Belgian fire departments is no longer needed to combat wildfires. ...

Iran: Choice between war and diplomacy now up to the US

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister stated that the United States must now choose between diplomacy and a return to conflict. Following the rejection of a previous offer, Iran sent a new peace proposal to ...

Dolberg replaces unfit Weghorst for Ajax's match against PSV

Kasper Dolberg will start for Ajax in their home match against PSV, replacing the unfit Wout Weghorst. This marks a return to the starting lineup for the Danish striker, who has seen limited playing t...

New tactic in Weert fire, French and Germans to fire station

Firefighters are employing a new tactic to combat a wildfire near Weert and Budel by deploying specialist handcrews for the first time. These teams use manual tools to fight the fire in areas that are...

Fire flares up again in burnt nature area near Oirschot

A fire broke out again on Saturday afternoon in a nature area near Oirschot that had previously burned. The South-East Brabant safety region reported the incident as emergency services monitored the s...

From Ajax trauma to title in Portugal: Francesco Farioli on the verge of revenge with FC Porto

Embassy in Greece assisting three Dutch Flotilla members

The Dutch embassy in Greece is providing consular assistance to three Dutch participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The civilian fleet is carrying humanitarian aid supplies intended for Gaza.

Ajax celebrates: Ipswich Town promoted to Premier League, triggering €9.3m buy option for Chuba Akpom

Ipswich Town's promotion to the Premier League has triggered a mandatory buy option for Ajax player Chuba Akpom worth 9.3 million euros. This financial windfall benefits the Amsterdam-based club as th...

Ipswich promoted to Premier League, Ajax set to receive millions

Ipswich Town has secured promotion to the Premier League following a 3-0 victory over QPR on the final matchday. This promotion triggers a permanent transfer for Chuba Akpom, resulting in a multi-mill...

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No chaos during Wijkertunnel closure: traffic around Velsertunnel and Velsertraverse keeps moving. 'There is definitely less traffic on the A9.'

The planned closure of the Wijkertunnel from Friday night to Monday morning did not result in the expected traffic chaos. Traffic around the Velsertunnel and Velsertraverse flowed smoothly throughout ...

Zelensky invites Fico to Kyiv after energy dispute

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to visit Kyiv following a phone call between the two leaders. The invitation marks a step toward improving bilatera...

Thick smoke from fire on Willemsparkweg visible across the city

A large fire broke out in a shop on Willemsparkweg in Amsterdam-Zuid on Monday afternoon, sending a thick cloud of smoke across the city. Emergency services upgraded the incident to a major fire and a...

German petrol prices drop below 2 euros locally due to excise tax cut

Gasoline prices at many German gas stations dropped below 2 euros on Friday following a temporary excise duty reduction. The tax cut of approximately 17 cents per liter was implemented to alleviate th...

Israel detains two Gaza flotilla passengers for questioning

The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that two organizers from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla have been taken to Israel for interrogation. While other activists were released on the Greek islan...

German defense minister: US troop withdrawal was foreseeable

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the withdrawal of U.S. troops was foreseeable and expected. He emphasized that Germany is already taking steps to assume greater responsibility for ...

Wildfire near ’t Harde brought under control

Firefighters have contained a large wildfire in 't Harde, declaring the situation under control. The North and East Gelderland Security Region reported that the blaze is no longer spreading.

Motorcyclist injured after being hit by car, driver arrested

A motorcyclist was seriously injured and hospitalized with multiple fractures after being hit by a car on the Verlengde Stellingweg in Amsterdam Noord. The driver was arrested for causing an accident ...

Spirit Airlines shuts down after lack of US state aid

Spirit Airlines is immediately ceasing all operations after failing to secure emergency financial aid from the United States government. The budget carrier's collapse follows severe financial struggle...

Jet ski rider flees police on the Amstel with life-threatening maneuvers

Police are seeking witnesses after a jetski driver led them on a high-speed chase through the Amstel river in Amsterdam. The driver performed dangerous maneuvers through crowded waters to evade arrest...

Mexican governor resigns after US drug cartel indictment

Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of the Mexican state of Sinaloa, has temporarily stepped down from his position. The move follows an indictment in the United States alleging that he has ties to a drug...

Boat on fire in Haarlem, extensive damage

A small boat was destroyed by fire on the Brouwersvaart in Haarlem during the night between Friday and Saturday. The vessel sustained significant damage as a result of the blaze.

Multiple injured and heavy damage in collision on N203 near Castricum

Two cars collided on the N203 near Castricum on Friday night, resulting in significant damage and multiple injuries. At least one person was seriously injured in the accident.