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Haarlem man (23) who extorted money mule will not return to jail; victim was forced to withdraw cash

A 23-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced for extorting a young money mule and forcing him to withdraw cash. The defendant will not return to prison as his 166-day sentence was already served ...

UN calls for safer internet experience for children

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk has called on governments and companies to better protect children's rights and safety online. The UN is introducing new guidelines to address digital risks concerni...

Hungarian police will no longer ban Budapest Pride

Hungarian police have announced that they see no reason to ban the upcoming Budapest Pride parade, a reversal from last year's prohibition. This policy change follows the transition from the nationali...

Prosecution focuses on Marengo case details ahead of sentencing demands

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has begun its closing statements in the appeal of the Marengo liquidation trial at the high-security court at Schiphol. Prosecutors announced they will focus on th...

Koopmans: difficult that science was called a theory

Virologist Marion Koopmans expressed frustration that the scientific consensus regarding the animal-to-human origin of COVID-19 was often treated as a mere theory. She emphasized that researchers gene...

Prosecutors seek to seize over 8 million euros in drug profits from Quincy Promes

CIDI: Incomprehensible that rapper Ye is allowed to come to the Netherlands

The Center for Information and Documentation Israel (CIDI) has criticized the decision to allow American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, to perform in the Netherlands. The organization descri...

Koopmans: Assessing danger of new virus takes time

Virologist Marion Koopmans testified during a Dutch parliamentary inquiry that the rapid global spread of COVID-19 could not have been predicted in early 2020. She emphasized that assessing the threat...

Eurozone consumers adjust spending behavior due to 'double scar', says ECB

Research from the European Central Bank indicates that consumers in the Eurozone have adjusted their spending behavior faster than expected following the conflict in the Middle East. Economists warn t...

Loosdrecht arson suspect remains in custody longer

A 28-year-old man from Huizen suspected of committing arson during riots in Loosdrecht will remain in custody for an additional 30 days. The court's council chamber decided on Friday to extend his pre...

Berendsen calls Russia’s behavior after drone incident ‘reckless’

Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen characterized Russia's actions as "reckless" following the crash of a Russian drone in eastern Romania, a NATO ally. Berendsen expressed his concerns regarding the...

Rutte calls Romania, pledges to strengthen drone defenses

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed absolute solidarity with Romania after a Russian drone struck a residential building. He assured Romanian President Nicușor Dan that the alliance is commit...

Romania says it will invest in drone defense starting today

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that the country will take immediate steps to strengthen its drone defense systems. The expansion will be funded through the European SAFE program, which...

Romania summons Russian ambassador after drone incident

Romania has summoned the Russian ambassador after a drone crashed into a residential complex overnight. Foreign Minister Oana Ȑoiu confirmed that the device was identified as Russian, leading to the ...

KNMI: this spring among the five warmest on record

The KNMI reports that this spring ranks among the five warmest in the Netherlands since records began in 1901. The average temperature reached 11 degrees Celsius, exceeding the usual seasonal average ...

'The Sirens of Haarlem': Brazilian comic book artists honor resistance heroes Hannie Schaft and Oversteegen sisters in new graphic novel

Brazilian creators Gio Guimarães and Felipe Pan have released a graphic novel titled 'The Sirens of Haarlem' honoring Dutch resistance heroes Hannie Schaft and the Oversteegen sisters. The artists wi...

Drone incident in Romania sharply condemned in Europe

European leaders, including EU chief Ursula von der Leyen, have strongly condemned a drone strike on a residential building in Romania. Von der Leyen characterized the incident as a further escalation...

US wants American Ebola patients treated in Europe

The U.S. government plans to quarantine Americans exposed to Ebola in Africa within Kenya and transport them to Europe for treatment if they become infected. This strategy, reported by several U.S. me...

NATO condemns drone incident in Romania

NATO has condemned a drone strike on a residential complex in Romania, attributing the incident to Russian recklessness. The alliance announced that it will continue to strengthen its defenses against...

Brussels gives green light for largest dairy merger ever

The European Commission has approved the merger between the Swedish-Danish Arla Foods, German DMK, and Dutch cooperative DOC Kaas. The regulator determined that the transaction does not pose competiti...

Car in water in Buitenkaag, driver arrested

A car crashed into the Ringvaart canal in Buitenkaag during the night between Thursday and Friday. Although the driver was not injured, they were subsequently arrested by the police.

Code yellow in parts of the Netherlands from this afternoon due to thunderstorms

The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for heavy thunderstorms across several Dutch provinces starting Friday afternoon. The warning affects Groningen, Drenthe, Overijssel, Gelderland, Noord-Braban...

Two scooter riders injured after hitting a bollard in Beverwijk

Two people were injured in Beverwijk during the night between Thursday and Friday after their scooter collided with a pole. Both victims sustained injuries in the accident.

This American worked for Trump on the Iran deal until last year: how does he view the conflict now?

Nate Swanson, a former US negotiator who worked on the Iran nuclear deal until last summer, provides insight into the ongoing conflict and Iran's current geopolitical standing. Having been removed fro...

Japan's population decline hits new record

Japan's population has decreased by 2.5% over a five-year period, falling to 123 million. This represents the sharpest decline recorded since the country's census began in 1920.

Blue Origin rocket explodes during test

A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos's space company, Blue Origin, exploded during a hot-fire test at Cape Canaveral. The company reported that an "anomaly" occurred during the procedure, but confirmed th...

Romanian apartment building near Ukraine border hit by drone

A residential complex in the Romanian city of Galati, near the border with Ukraine, was struck by a drone, causing a fire on the tenth floor. The Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that th...

Dutch House of Representatives highly critical of EU-Asian aviation agreement

The Dutch House of Representatives has expressed strong criticism regarding a new aviation treaty between the European Commission and Southeast Asian nations. While some political parties are concerne...

Vance: No deal with Iran yet, parties close to agreement

U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated that while a deal between Iran and the United States has not yet been finalized, negotiators are very close to reaching an agreement. Speaking to reporters in Washi...

No drones over World Cup stadiums in US host cities

The US Federal Aviation Administration has announced a ban on drone flights over stadiums and fan events in host cities during the World Cup in June and July. This restriction will be enforced on matc...