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Fire spreads through treetops at Weert wildfire

A wildfire near Weert is expanding as flames jump between treetops in multiple locations. The regional safety office reports that the fire continues to spread across the area.

Should the Amsterdam region also worry about wildfires? ‘Our soil is much wetter than in the Veluwe’

Mexican President on US charges: Show evidence first

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated that the United States must provide sufficient evidence regarding drug charges against prominent Mexican citizens before local prosecutors will act. She ...

Already more wildfires with NL-Alerts than in all of 2025

In April 2026, the Netherlands recorded five NL-Alerts for wildfires, already surpassing the total issued during the entire year of 2025. An analysis of emergency notifications shows that wildfire-rel...

Oirschotse Heide fire under control on one side

A wildfire at the Oirschotse Heide near Eindhoven is partially under control, specifically near the village of Wintelre where smoke is decreasing. Firefighters do not expect the fire to expand further...

Multiple major fires in nature reserves

Multiple wildfires have broken out across several nature areas and military training grounds in the Netherlands, including sites in 't Harde, Weert, and the Oirschotse Heide. Firefighters are working ...

Germany says it is prepared for US troop withdrawal

Germany has stated it is prepared for the potential withdrawal of United States troops from its territory. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul indicated that the country remains composed and ready for th...

Agricultural organizations urge EU to intervene in fertilizer crisis

Dutch and Polish agricultural organizations have called on the European Commission to intervene in the current fertilizer crisis. Prices have risen sharply across Europe following a blockade of the St...

General: No need to stop military exercises after fires

General Onno Eichelsheim stated that Dutch military exercises will not be paused despite three recent fires on training grounds during dry conditions. He emphasized that continuing drills is essential...

Budel asylum seekers center fully evacuated due to wildfire

The asylum seeker center in Budel is being fully evacuated on Thursday due to a large wildfire threatening the area. Approximately 1,500 residents and dozens of staff members are being displaced, and ...

Several more hours to extinguish wildfire in Kessel, Limburg

Firefighters are expected to spend several more hours extinguishing a large wildfire in Kessel, Limburg. Local authorities reported that the blaze is no longer spreading as crews continue their work t...

Toxic mothballs placed in library children's corner, man suspected of attempted murder

A 52-year-old Amsterdam man is facing attempted murder charges for placing toxic mothballs in the children's section of the OBA library in Amsterdam-West. The suspect confessed to the act, claiming he...

European Parliament remains in Strasbourg despite energy crisis

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has rejected a request from several Dutch MEPs to temporarily halt monthly sessions in Strasbourg to save energy. The MEPs from various Dutch political pa...

Experts: Drying nature needs help to recover

Following a wildfire near 't Harde, experts emphasize that nature needs urgent assistance to recover from the effects of drought. Biologist Arnold van Vliet warns that such fires symbolize large-scale...

Major fire near Weert, Kempen Airport evacuated

A massive fire covering approximately 500,000 square meters broke out on a military training ground near Weert, leading to the evacuation of Kempen Airport. The blaze, which began around 1:15 PM, has ...

IJmuiden home closure extended after shooting due to risk of recurrence

A residence on Kromme Mijdrechtstraat in IJmuiden will remain closed for an additional month following a shooting incident in late March. Authorities extended the closure due to a persistent risk of r...

Burglar caught red-handed during overnight break-in in Nieuw-Vennep

A 25-year-old man with no fixed address was arrested red-handed during a residential burglary on IJweg in Nieuw-Vennep on Wednesday night. The suspect remains in police custody following the incident.

Entire Netherlands on highest wildfire alert level

The wildfire risk level has been raised to the highest warning stage across the entire Netherlands, including the Amsterdam-Amstelland and Zaanstreek-Waterland regions. This nationwide alert goes into...

Court: Explanation on officers who viewed Lisa case information

The Amsterdam court has ordered the Public Prosecution Service to provide detailed information regarding the number of police officers who accessed investigation systems in the case of the murdered 17...

Kallas: No return to old situation with Russia

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that there can be no return to previous relations with Russia, even after the war in Ukraine concludes. She made these remarks following a ministerial meetin...

Economic growth disappoints, but no need to fear a recession yet

Economic growth in the Netherlands was lower than expected in the first quarter, partly due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. While the economic outlook has worsened, experts believe there i...

Trial for Lisa's murder and rape delayed until January, suspect Chris Jude under further observation

Clyde S. (52) placed toxic mothballs in children's corner of OBA De Hallen to 'ward off evil spirits'

Large fire service response to dune fire between Noordwijk and De Zilk

Numerous fire department vehicles were dispatched on Thursday afternoon to combat a dune fire burning between Noordwijk and De Zilk. Emergency services are currently working to contain the blaze in th...

ECB leaves interest rates unchanged despite higher inflation from Middle East war

The European Central Bank decided on Thursday to leave interest rates in the eurozone unchanged despite rising inflation caused by conflict in the Middle East. Policymakers in Frankfurt determined tha...

Italy calls for release of Italian flotilla passengers

Italy has formally requested the immediate release of its citizens who were detained by the Israeli navy while traveling with the Global Summud Flotilla aid fleet toward Gaza. The fleet was intercepte...

Brussels must investigate Chinese acquisition of MediaMarkt and Saturn

The European Parliament has called on the European Commission to investigate the potential acquisition of Ceconomy AG, the parent company of MediaMarkt and Saturn, by the Chinese firm JD.com. The move...

Scaled-back Red Square parade bolsters Ukraine allies

Ukraine's allies view Russia's decision to scale back its annual military parade on Red Square as evidence that Moscow is not winning the conflict. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Latvia's for...

Murder suspect Lisa held longer for observation at Pieter Baan Center

Chris Jude, the 22-year-old suspect in the killing of 17-year-old Lisa, will remain at the Pieter Baan Centrum for an extended period of psychiatric observation. This decision was announced during a p...

London suspect was known to terrorism prevention program

The suspect involved in a stabbing in London's Golders Green was previously known to a government-led anti-terrorism prevention program. This initiative is designed to intervene and prevent individual...