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Sjoerdsma: EU must show more solidarity with refugees

Dutch Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma has called for the European Union to coordinate more effectively and show increased solidarity toward refugees and displaced persons. Speaking after a meeting in Brusse...

Man (30) kicked unconscious outside Central Station, police arrest four suspects

A 30-year-old man from Hoofddorp was kicked unconscious during an assault at Amsterdam's Stationsplein on Saturday night. Police arrested four suspects, including three minors, shortly after they fled...

Car set on fire opposite Haarlem police station, suspect arrested

A car parked opposite the Haarlem police station was set on fire on Monday afternoon. Authorities were able to quickly apprehend a suspect in connection with the incident.

EU disease center sends experts over Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is deploying experts to the Africa CDC headquarters in Addis Ababa to support the coordination of the Ebola response in the Democratic Rep...

Chinese to build cars in historic Citroën factory

Stellantis is partnering with the Chinese manufacturer Dongfeng to produce vehicles at the historic Citroën factory in Rennes, France. This collaboration marks a significant shift for the facility, w...

Long lines at Schiphol security, airport deploys extra staff

Schiphol Airport is experiencing long security queues on Monday following a change in its security screening procedures. In response, the airport has deployed additional office staff to assist passeng...

Truck damages Velsertunnel, A22 towards IJmuiden temporarily closed

A truck caused damage to the Velsertunnel on Monday afternoon, leading to the temporary closure of the A22 highway towards IJmuiden. The incident resulted in traffic disruptions while the damage is be...

Three minors and a man arrested for serious assault at Stationsplein in Amsterdam

NYT: US wants more than military role in Greenland

The United States is seeking to expand its influence in Greenland beyond its existing military presence during negotiations over the island's future. According to The New York Times, this strategic sh...

Pakistan sends large-scale military aid to Saudi Arabia

Pakistan has deployed 8,000 troops, 16 fighter jets, and an air defense system to Saudi Arabia as part of a bilateral defense agreement. The deployment aims to protect Saudi Arabia from potential atta...

Hungarian president says he will stay despite Magyar's call

Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has announced that he will not resign from his position, despite a deadline set by Péter Magyar to step down by the end of May. Sulyok confirmed his decision to rema...

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Prosecution seeks prison and community service for wearing banned motorcycle club vest

The Dutch prosecution has demanded a one-month suspended prison sentence and 60 hours of community service for a 40-year-old man caught wearing a vest of the banned motorcycle club Bandidos. The man a...

Nobel Prize winner Narges Mohammadi discharged from hospital

Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi was discharged from the hospital on Sunday following her release from prison. Her foundation stated that she is returning home but will require follow...

Two lawyers willing to represent Taghi if given enough preparation time

Lawyers Ronald van der Horst and Anique Slijters have expressed their willingness to represent Ridouan Taghi in the Marengo trial appeal, provided they are granted sufficient time to review the case f...

Tennis player De Jong advances in Roland Garros qualifying

Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong has advanced to the second round of the Roland Garros qualifying tournament. He secured his spot after defeating China's Sun Fajing in two consecutive tiebreak sets....

Ter Apel registration center even busier than usual

The registration center for asylum seekers in Ter Apel is experiencing higher-than-normal occupancy, with current numbers fluctuating around 2,200 people. Although the facility has a maximum capacity ...

Two Amsterdam lawyers willing to represent Taghi after all, if they can read 90,000 pages first

Iran sends revised peace proposal to the United States

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has submitted a revised response to a peace proposal from the United States. A Pakistani source confirmed that the mediating country has shared this updated pro...

Body from cruise ship Hondius cremated in the Netherlands

The body of a German woman who died from hantavirus while aboard the cruise ship Hondius will be cremated in the Netherlands. Health officials announced the decision following the vessel's arrival at ...

Europol discovers thousands of Iranian Guard online posts in EU

Europol and European Union member states have identified and removed approximately 14,200 online messages associated with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRG). The operation targeted IRG content acro...

Max Verstappen defies all logic in Germany: 'If you can't enjoy this, you're a bitter person'

Max Verstappen and his team participated in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring in Germany, where the four-time Formula 1 champion delivered a dominant performance. Despite their strong showing in the Eifel ...

Shakira acquitted in Spanish tax case and gets 60 million euros back

A Spanish court has ordered the tax authorities to repay pop star Shakira over 60 million euros after ruling she was not a tax resident of Spain in 2011. The court determined that the singer had been ...

CARE: Price of aid goods rising due to trade route blockades

The aid organization CARE reports that the prices of food and emergency supplies are rising rapidly due to trade route disruptions in the Middle East. The partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz has f...

Man under the influence causes havoc on Frederik Hendrikstraat

A 25-year-old driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs was arrested after crashing into several parked cars on Frederik Hendrikstraat in Amsterdam West. No injuries were reported, but the collis...

Drunk driver crashes into oncoming car

A head-on collision between two cars occurred early Sunday morning at an intersection in Badhoevedorp. One driver was hospitalized with injuries, while the two occupants of the other vehicle were arre...

Gaza flotilla reports interception by military ships

The Global Sumud Flotilla, which is transporting aid to Gaza, has reported being intercepted by military vessels near Cyprus. Several Dutch citizens are among those on board the fleet, which departed ...

He wanted to show his respect, but not a single teammate followed him, Mart Smeets observed

Mart Smeets reflects on a situation in America where an individual's gesture of respect was ignored by their teammates. The observation highlights the influence of individualism and personal ego withi...

Harbormaster: Hondius arrives in Port of Rotterdam around 10:00 AM

The Dutch cruise ship Hondius is scheduled to arrive at the port of Rotterdam around 10:00 am. According to Harbor Master René de Vries, the vessel will take approximately twenty minutes to reach its...

Salary remains a taboo, but Brussels wants your colleagues to know what you earn

A majority of Dutch employees remain hesitant to discuss their earnings with colleagues, viewing salary information as private despite upcoming European pay transparency rules. This directive will req...