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Pubs allowed to stay open overnight for late World Cup matches this summer

Bars in Amsterdam will be allowed to extend their opening hours from June 11 to July 19 to broadcast late-night FIFA World Cup matches held in North America. Mayor Femke Halsema specified that while e...

Suspect in killing of woman in Nieuw-Vennep held for 90 more days

A 36-year-old man suspected of killing a woman at the Nieuw-Vennep train station will remain in custody for an additional 90 days. Police have stated that there is currently no evidence linking this c...

We're back and that's great! Bars and restaurants can stay open longer during the World Cup

Hospitality businesses in Amsterdam are permitted to extend their opening hours during the World Cup to accommodate late-night football matches. This change allows fans to watch the games in local pub...

KLM cancels 160 European flights due to rising fuel prices

KLM is cancelling 160 European flights to and from Schiphol Airport next month due to rising fuel prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. These cancellations represent less than one percent ...

Psychiatric treatment for man who stabbed random victims in supermarket

A court in Haarlem has sentenced a 44-year-old man from Amsterdam to mandatory psychiatric treatment for stabbing two women at a supermarket in November 2024. The court found that the defendant was co...

17-year-old from Hoofddorp arrested for armed robbery in Rotterdam

A 17-year-old from Hoofddorp has been arrested following an armed robbery at a jewelry store in Rotterdam's Keizerswaard shopping center. Three suspects stole jewelry at gunpoint and fled the scene, p...

Suspects in fatal Hoorn violence held for 30 more days

Three suspects, including two minors and an 18-year-old, will remain in custody for an additional thirty days following a fatal brawl in Hoorn. The Noord-Holland District Court confirmed the extension...

Hegseth warns Iran: we are ready to resume the fight

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has warned Iran that the United States is prepared to resume combat operations if a deal is not reached. Hegseth stated that the U.S. could resume bombing Irania...

Pope denounces tyrants wasting billions on weapons

During a speech in western Cameroon, Pope Leo criticized global leaders, accusing a few tyrants of destroying the world by wasting billions on weapons. He also condemned leaders who use religious rhet...

Stolen helmet back on display in Romanian museum next week

Romanian art treasures stolen from the Drents Museum in early 2025 are returning to public display in Bucharest. The golden helmet of Cotofenesti and two Dacian bracelets will be presented at the Nati...

Hungarian news agency staff in revolt after Orbán defeat

Employees of the Hungarian state news agency MTI are demanding the restoration of their editorial freedom following the election defeat of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. In a letter to management, the ...

Brussels wants European mega-companies to compete with China and US: merging must become easier

The European Commission is considering a revision of merger guidelines to facilitate the creation of larger companies within the European Union. This strategic shift aims to help European businesses c...

New rescue attempt started for stranded whale Timmy

A new rescue attempt has been launched for Timmy, a humpback whale stranded near the German island of Poel in the Bay of Wismar. The whale has been stuck since early this month and was previously give...

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Gisèle Pelicot receives Four Freedoms Award in Middelburg

French rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot received the Four Freedoms Award for 'Freedom from Fear' during a ceremony in Middelburg. Pelicot, who gained international recognition for making her trial agains...

Israeli strike destroys crucial bridge in southern Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes have destroyed a crucial bridge over the Litani river, severing the final connection between the southern city of Tyre and the rest of Lebanon. According to the state news agency NN...

Man with assistance dog ends up in ditch in Haarlem

A man with a service dog fell into a ditch in Haarlem on Thursday morning. He sustained injuries during the incident and was subsequently transported to the hospital.

South African left-wing opposition leader convicted of weapons possession

South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison for the illegal possession and public discharge of a firearm. Malema, who leads the Economic Freedom Fighters (...

Low incomes hardest hit by expensive oil

Rising oil prices due to conflict in the Middle East are increasing inflation and reducing purchasing power, particularly for low-income households with cars. The Netherlands Bureau for Economic Polic...

Iran war hits our wallets: purchasing power growth could completely evaporate

A scenario study by the CPB indicates that the conflict involving Iran could lead to higher energy prices and inflation for Dutch households. This rise in costs might completely offset the expected gr...

Conditional psychiatric treatment for Donatos A. who stabbed 85-year-old man with screwdriver out of nowhere

House prices now falling significantly, by up to 6 percent: check your neighborhood here

House prices in the Netherlands fell by up to 6 percent during the first quarter of the year. Real estate agents attribute this decline to rising mortgage interest rates and global uncertainty caused ...

Victim of fatal Hoofddorp stabbing is a woman, man (34) arrested

A woman was killed in a stabbing incident at a home in Hoofddorp on Wednesday night, and a 34-year-old man was subsequently arrested in the vicinity. Police are currently conducting a forensic investi...

New suspects arrested for fatal Amsterdam shooting

Amsterdam police have arrested two additional suspects, aged 25 and 36, in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred last month at Koningin Wilhelminaplein. These arrests follow the previous dete...

Iran reports rapprochement with US, but differences not yet resolved

An Iranian official reported progress in diplomatic negotiations with the United States, facilitated by a visit from Pakistan's army leader to Tehran. While the countries have moved closer together, s...

Bloemendaal resident builds aquatic drones for war in Ukraine: 'Such an unmanned boat has already saved the life of a Ukrainian soldier'

Martijn Otten, an entrepreneur based in the Netherlands, is manufacturing remote-controlled aqua drones to assist the Ukrainian military along the Dnepr river frontline. These unmanned boats are used ...

Man dies after falling into water in Bos en Lommer

A man died on Wednesday night after falling into the Erasmusgracht in Amsterdam's Bos en Lommer neighborhood. Emergency services pulled the individual from the water shortly before 11:00 PM, but he wa...

Australia increases defense budget under US pressure and China threat

Australia plans to increase its defense budget to 3% of its GDP within the next seven years in response to China's growing regional influence. The decision also follows pressure from the United States...

18-year-old arrested for assaulting PowNed journalist in Utrecht

An 18-year-old man from Utrecht has been arrested for assaulting a PowNed journalist in the city's Overvecht district on March 11. The police confirmed the suspect's apprehension following the physica...

Petrol and diesel slightly cheaper again due to negotiation optimism

Fuel prices for petrol and diesel in the Netherlands decreased on Thursday morning following weeks of record highs, with prices reaching 2.546 and 2.589 euros per liter respectively. This decline is a...