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Romania protests to Russia after drone incident

Romania has summoned the Russian ambassador after a drone carrying potential explosives crashed in a populated area during attacks on Ukraine. The incident represents a violation of the EU member stat...

Girl injured in collision with tram at Belgiëplein

A young teenage girl was injured this afternoon after being struck by a tram while crossing the tracks at Belgiëplein in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. She was transported to the hospital with a head injury w...

Attacks in Mali, army says it is in control

Terrorist groups launched multiple attacks across Mali, targeting military barracks in cities including Bamako, Gao, and Kidal. While the Malian army claims to have regained control of the situation, ...

Car catches fire in parking lot in center of Hillegom

A parked car caught fire for unknown reasons on Saturday afternoon at the Henri Dunantplein in the center of Hillegom. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.

Police: Body in water at Veemkade is 37-year-old man who jumped from ferry

The body of a 37-year-old man was recovered from the IJ river along the Veemkade in Amsterdam on Friday morning, two days after he jumped from a ferry. Police, who conducted an extensive search follow...

Record label quietly cut ties with murder suspect singer d4vd last year

Interscope Records has reportedly dropped singer d4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, following his arrest for the suspected murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The record label qu...

Major fire in Haarlem apartment complex

A large fire broke out in an apartment complex on Stresemannlaan in Haarlem on Saturday afternoon. Multiple fire department vehicles responded to the scene to combat the blaze.

Ukraine wants peace talks with Russia in Azerbaijan

During a visit to Azerbaijan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed readiness to hold peace talks with Russia in the country if Moscow agrees. The statement followed a meeting between Zelen...

Heavy smoke from house fire in IJmuiden

A house fire on Trompstraat in IJmuiden caused significant smoke development on Saturday morning. Emergency services responded to the blaze in the residential building.

XR climate protesters walk onto A12 at De Meern

A large group of Extinction Rebellion climate protesters successfully walked onto the A12 highway near De Meern on Saturday. Despite attempts by the police to block the demonstration, they were unable...

OpenAI CEO apologizes for not tipping off police about shooting suspect

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologized for the company's failure to notify police about a blocked account linked to a suspect who killed eight people at a Canadian school in February. The suspect committed ...

UN rapporteur: Countries must accelerate phase-out of oil and gas now

UN rapporteur Elisa Morgera states that global tensions are complicating climate policy while highlighting the risks and high costs of fossil fuel dependency. She urges nations to accelerate their tra...

Cyclist injured in collision with car in Beverwijk

A cyclist was injured on Saturday morning after colliding with a car on Plesmanweg in Beverwijk. Emergency services attended the scene following the accident.

Iranian ministry: US wants to exit war without losing face

The Iranian Ministry of Defense stated that the U.S. government is seeking a face-saving exit from the current conflict. Iranian officials are currently in Islamabad for talks, where U.S. envoys are a...

YouTuber Rouand YT's account taken offline after link to shooting that killed innocent boys

The YouTube account of Rouand YT has been taken offline following his connection to a fatal shooting in Amsterdam on New Year's Day. The action was taken after it was revealed he recorded a video earl...

Zelensky reports deaths after night of heavy attacks on Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that at least four people were killed and thirty others injured following a night of heavy Russian attacks across Ukraine. The strikes primarily targeted civilian...

German minister: Minehunter already heading to Strait of Hormuz

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced that a minesweeper and a supply ship will be sent to the Mediterranean Sea to prepare for a potential mission in the Strait of Hormuz. The specific ti...

Police find body in nature reserve, suspect foul play: "Crime scene in the forest"

Police have discovered a body in the De Bretten nature area in Amsterdam-Sloterdijk and suspect a crime was committed. Forensic teams investigated a tent at the scene, which reportedly belonged to som...

Car tires on fire in Haarlemmermeer Forest

Several car tires caught fire on a parking lot in the Haarlemmermeerse Bos in Hoofddorp on Friday evening. The incident resulted in significant smoke development in the surrounding area.

Beverwijk has a dubious reputation, and a fatal robbery doesn’t help: How unsafe is the city really?

A fatal robbery at a gold office in Beverwijk has sparked a debate regarding the city's safety and reputation. Although such lethal incidents are rare, the event has shocked residents and prompted a r...

Irish cartel boss Danny Kinahan, arrested after years, has a large network in the Netherlands

'Eradicating malaria is no longer a dream': WHO approves first medicine for babies

The World Health Organization has approved the first malaria medication specifically developed for newborns and infants weighing between 2 and 5 kilograms. This announcement was made ahead of World Ma...

Summit on phasing out fossil fuels begins in Colombia

Colombia and the Netherlands have launched the first international conference on phasing out fossil fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia. The six-day event features 56 participating countries that together ...

Deaths in Gaza in Israeli strikes, including police officers

At least twelve people, including six police officers, were killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza on Friday according to local authorities. The strikes are part of the ongoing conflict in the region.

Trump wants to expand the federal death penalty

The U.S. Department of Justice aims to expand the federal death penalty and authorize execution methods including firing squads, electrocution, and gas suffocation. This initiative aligns with Preside...

House fire on Rijnstraat in IJmuiden quickly under control

A small fire broke out in the windowsill of a house on Rijnstraat in IJmuiden on Friday evening. Emergency services quickly brought the situation under control, and no injuries were reported.

Halsema closes Slotervaart youth center for six months after multiple explosions

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the closure of a youth center in Slotervaart for six months following two explosions in April. The decision aims to restore public safety and allow for a poli...

Tayrinho F. (20) sentenced to 5 years for kidnapping and excessive violence

Trump sends negotiators to talks with Iran, media say

President Donald Trump is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for negotiations with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan is mediating the conflict, and while Vice P...

Israel: Hezbollah fighters killed in strike on southern Lebanon

The Israeli military reported killing six Hezbollah fighters during continued operations in southern Lebanon. These actions come despite a three-week extension of the ceasefire agreement between Israe...