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Tanker attacked near Strait of Hormuz

An oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile near the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, causing a fire to break out on board. The incident was reported by the British maritime organiza...

Ajax talent Sean Steur (18) set for big-money move to Newcastle United

18-year-old Ajax talent Sean Steur is nearing a transfer to the Premier League club Newcastle United. The deal is reportedly valued at approximately 27 million euros, including potential bonuses.

WEF founder Schwab files police report after discovery of listening device

World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab has filed a police report in Geneva after discovering a listening device in his home office. The investigation into the security breach is currently underway.

Netherlands pledges 3 billion for air defense and navy in Ankara

The Netherlands is set to announce over 3 billion euros in defense contracts at the upcoming NATO summit, focusing on air defense and naval capabilities. Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz confirmed th...

New nationwide power outage in Cuba, third in six months

Cuba is experiencing its third nationwide power outage in six months, according to the state electricity company UNE. The company is currently investigating the cause of the latest grid failure.

Man from Hillegom speaks of 'dream life' with family, but remains in jail as suspect in sexual exploitation of his own wife

A man from Hillegom remains in custody as he faces charges for the sexual exploitation and rape of his wife, as well as the possession of child pornography. Despite the defendant's denials and his req...

Five years after the attack on Peter R. de Vries: I miss the camaraderie

Exactly five years after the fatal shooting of Peter R. de Vries in Amsterdam, colleagues and family are commemorating his life and professional legacy. De Vries, who served as a confidant to a key wi...

Macron first EU leader to visit Syria after fall of Assad

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Syria, becoming the first European Union leader to visit the country since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. The visit marks a sig...

A10 at Nieuwe Meer closed this weekend - and it will be felt in Amsterdam too

Police: five arrests following hostage situation in Tiel

Dutch police arrested five individuals on Sunday following a hostage situation at a residence in Tiel. A 33-year-old man from Meteren was rescued during the operation, which was carried out by special...

Rutte: arms industry cannot handle even higher defense budgets

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the European defense industry has reached its capacity to process orders due to the rapid increase in defense spending by member states. He noted that the...

Beverwijk wants to discuss asylum reception with minister

The municipality of Beverwijk has requested a meeting with the Minister of Asylum and Migration regarding the provision of asylum seeker housing. The government has summoned Beverwijk and nine other D...

Ebola death toll in Congo passes 500

The World Health Organization reports that the recent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in 506 deaths and 1561 registered infections. Additionally, two deaths caused by a...

Neighborhood shocked by stabbing in IJburg: "The atmosphere here sometimes shifts"

A 38-year-old man was left in critical condition following a stabbing incident that occurred during a large street brawl on IJburg in Amsterdam on Tuesday evening. Police are currently investigating t...

Chinese missile threat should keep NATO alert, says Rutte

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that China's recent missile test in the Pacific Ocean serves as a warning that the alliance must take the country's military advancements seriously. He emphasi...

Netanyahu asks US not to sell F-35s to Turkey

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged the United States to halt the sale of F-35 fighter jets and components to Turkey. Netanyahu argues that such a transaction would disrupt the regiona...

North Holland, national government and other provinces create better habitat for the black-tailed godwit

Seven provinces and the Dutch national government have established an agreement to improve habitats and protect the declining black-tailed godwit population. As the country is home to approximately 80...

Man (23) arrested for sextortion of 'large number' of girls

A 23-year-old man from Zwijndrecht has been arrested on suspicion of child abuse material possession and sextortion targeting numerous underage girls and young women. The suspect allegedly blackmailed...

How many times has Rutte kissed Trump's ass? And does it matter?

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has been observed actively praising and complimenting President Donald Trump in recent weeks. The article questions the frequency and significance of this approach in...

Rutte stands up for press and protest after crackdown in Turkey

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the importance of press freedom and the right to protest ahead of a summit in Ankara. While stopping short of a direct condemnation of host nation Turkey, ...

Tram damages overhead lines at Alexanderplein

Cabinet increases pressure on ten municipalities not complying with dispersal law

The Dutch cabinet is increasing pressure on ten municipalities to comply with the asylum dispersal law. These municipalities are currently failing to meet their obligations under the new legislative r...

Alexanderplein closed to traffic again after tram damages overhead lines

Alexanderplein in Amsterdam has been closed to traffic due to a broken tram overhead line that fell to the ground after being damaged by a tram's pantograph. As a result, several tram lines have had t...

Rutte: Europe and Canada now spending around 4 percent of GDP on defense

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte stated that European member states and Canada are currently investing approximately 4 percent of their GDP in defense and security. He noted that these nations are on...

Professor wants more focus on nature in coastal reinforcement: Allow yourself to dream a little

Bregje van Wesenbeeck, a professor at TU Delft and director of Deltares, is advocating for a greater focus on nature when strengthening the Dutch coastline. She encourages integrating ecological consi...

New rescue attempt for black-tailed godwit: 35 areas and 35,000 hectares to save national bird from extinction

Dutch Minister of Nature Jaimi van Essen and seven provinces have launched a new conservation initiative to prevent the extinction of the black-tailed godwit. The project aims to restore 35,000 hectar...

Ukraine attacks oil refinery deep inside Russia

Ukraine has conducted a drone attack on Russia's largest oil refinery located in the Omsk region. This strike marks one of the furthest targets hit from the Ukrainian border since the beginning of the...

Russian banks pressured to issue risky loans

A European intelligence report reviewed by Reuters indicates that Russian banks are under pressure to issue increasingly risky loans. This practice raises concerns about a potential explosive banking ...

Truck overturned for hours due to sinkhole on Mosplein

A municipal garbage truck overturned at the Mosplein roundabout in Amsterdam around 9:30 a.m. after encountering a hole in the road. No one was injured, but specialized crews are currently working to ...

Supporters of the former Shah of Iran's son gather in The Hague

Hundreds of supporters gathered at the Malieveld and the House of Representatives in The Hague to demonstrate their support for Iranian opposition leader Reza Pahlavi. Pahlavi, the son of the former S...