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Girl (15) seriously injured in collision on Draaierweg in North: police suspect driver was under the influence

King expresses sympathy after earthquakes in neighboring Venezuela

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima have expressed their condolences to the people of Venezuela following a series of earthquakes in the country. Venezuela shares maritime borders with Aruba, Cura...

UN sends specialists to help after Venezuela earthquake

The United Nations is sending specialized rescue teams to Venezuela following two earthquakes that recently hit the country. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez stated that the relief efforts are being co...

Forward Youssef el Kachati (ex-Telstar) from NEC to Stade Reims

Forward Youssef el Kachati has transferred from Dutch club NEC Nijmegen to French side Stade Reims after one season. The 26-year-old, who previously played for Telstar, recorded three goals and three ...

Official heatwave confirmed: 30.2 degrees in De Bilt

The Netherlands has officially recorded its first heatwave of 2026 after temperatures in De Bilt reached 30.2 degrees Celsius. This occurrence equals the record for the longest heatwave in the month o...

Cargo cyclist injured in collision with bus in Haarlem

A cyclist on a cargo bike was injured on Thursday morning after colliding with a bus on the Nassaulaan in Haarlem. The accident occurred late in the morning and resulted in injuries to the person on t...

Netherlands sends rescue team to Venezuela after earthquakes

The Netherlands is deploying an Urban Search and Rescue team to Venezuela to assist with relief efforts following recent earthquakes. The team, consisting of rescue workers, dogs, and equipment, was d...

Major search in IJmuiden for two drowning victims, one rescued: 'Considering all scenarios'

A large search operation for a missing swimmer took place in IJmuiden aan Zee on Wednesday evening. While one person was rescued after entering the water during the operation, the original individual ...

Travel advice for seven countries in the Middle East updated

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated travel advice for seven Middle Eastern countries following a preliminary peace agreement between the United States and Iran. While travel is now large...

Death toll in Venezuela rises after earthquakes

The death toll in Venezuela has risen to at least 164 following a series of severe earthquakes. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed the updated figures as authorities continue to assess the i...

Flattering Trump reaches a new level: Rutte pulls another trick out of his hat

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with Donald Trump at the White House, employing a strategy of flattery combined with diplomatic firmness. The encounter highlighted Rutte's efforts to maintain a ...

Polish PM calls for respect after WWII row with Ukraine

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called for mutual respect between Poland and Ukraine during a conference on Ukraine's recovery in Gdańsk. The statement follows a diplomatic dispute over World War I...

One month until WorldPride Amsterdam: what you shouldn't miss

Amsterdam will host WorldPride for the first time this summer, featuring two weeks of international LGBTQ+ celebrations. The extensive event program includes a massive boat parade, outdoor cinema, con...

EU disburses first €3.2 billion of loan to Ukraine

The European Union has disbursed the first 3.2 billion euros of a planned 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the transfer during a recovery c...

Driver hits celebrating football fans in Mexico

A driver struck a group of football fans celebrating Mexico's World Cup victory in the resort town of Cabo San Lucas. Several people were injured in the incident, and the driver has since been arreste...

EU signs final agreement for trade deal with US

European Union member states have signed the final agreement for the first phase of a trade deal established with the United States last summer. This agreement ensures that the EU will not impose impo...

No trains between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Haarlem due to a collision

Significant damage in collision between two buses at Schiphol

Two buses collided on Thursday morning on the Koetsierstraat at Schiphol Airport, resulting in significant damage to both vehicles. It is currently unknown whether anyone was injured in the incident.

Red Cross headquarters in Venezuela damaged by tremors

The headquarters of the Venezuelan Red Cross sustained critical damage following a powerful earthquake, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). While ...

Netherlands helps Kyiv restore energy infrastructure faster

The Netherlands has signed an agreement with Ukraine to assist in the rapid restoration of the country's energy infrastructure. Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma finalized the deal with Ukrainian Energy Minis...

Prosecution appeals acquittal in mistaken identity murder of mental health director

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service is appealing the acquittal of 59-year-old René F. in the 2014 mistake murder of mental health director Rob Zweekhorst. A court in Rotterdam recently cleared the s...

AFP: Buildings collapse in hardest-hit state in Venezuela

An earthquake in Venezuela has caused dozens of buildings to collapse in the state of La Guaira, which is reported as the hardest-hit region. Power outages have been reported as people search for miss...

Netherlands asks EU to delay introduction of border system

The Netherlands and other EU member states have requested a delay for the implementation of a new border control system. A spokesperson for Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink stated that the system is...

Rome temporarily suspends controversial EU border system due to airport chaos

Rome's airports have temporarily suspended the implementation of a new EU border control system due to technical issues and massive queues. The system, which requires fingerprints and facial scans fro...

Ajax to face Greek, German and English opponents, pre-season concludes against Volendam

Ajax has announced its pre-season friendly schedule, which includes matches against Greek clubs Panathinaikos and Olympiakos as well as Cyprus's AEK Larnaca. The team will also face second-tier oppone...

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado calls for solidarity

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has expressed solidarity and prayers for victims of two major earthquakes in the country. She urged Venezuelans worldwide and the international commu...

UN climate chief: Europe heatwave the price of fossil pollution

UN climate chief Simon Stiell has stated that the severe heatwaves currently affecting Europe are a clear sign of the climate crisis. He emphasized that these extreme temperatures are the price being ...

Late-night knockout match looms: scenarios for the Dutch national team at the 2026 World Cup

The Dutch national team is preparing for its final 2026 World Cup group stage match against Tunisia, scheduled for Friday at 1:00 AM Dutch time. Although Tunisia is already eliminated, the result will...

Oil prices drop to pre-Iran war levels, leading to lower prices at the pump

Oil prices fell on Thursday to levels seen before the Iran conflict, leading to a decrease in gasoline prices at the pump. According to UnitedConsumers, the suggested retail price for a liter of gasol...

Donyell Malen in difficult situation with Netherlands at 2026 World Cup: 'Ruud van Nistelrooy must give him extra attention'

Donyell Malen faces a difficult situation in the Dutch national team as coach Ronald Koeman favors an attacking trio of Gakpo, Brobbey, and Summerville for the upcoming World Cup match against Tunisia...