International
The battle over the next long-term budget of the European Union is intensifying. Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria, Finland, and Sweden called on Thursday for a reduction of "several hundred billion euros" from the EU's multiannual financial framework for the period 2028-2034. Meeting in Berlin......
Dutch public broadcaster Avrotros has announced that it intends to withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, marking a second consecutive boycott in protest against Israel’s participation in the competition. In a statement issued on Monday, Avrotros said that the changes recently announced......
Amsterdam is preparing to significantly increase its tourist accommodation tax as part of a broader strategy to curb overtourism and reduce the pressure that large numbers of visitors place on the Dutch capital. Under a new local coalition agreement between Pro Amsterdam and D66, the municipal tourist......
The Netherlands is set to witness one of the most remarkable astronomical events in decades, with a major solar eclipse expected to occur on August 12, 2026. The phenomenon will be the largest solar eclipse visible from the country since 1999, attracting the attention of astronomy enthusiasts and the......
ermany and the Netherlands are facing historically low gas storage levels as Europe prepares for the upcoming winter, according to data from Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE). The decline has raised renewed concerns over the continent's energy security and its ability to maintain stable supplies during......
Member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) are gearing up for a crucial vote to remove Prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct, marking a potentially watershed moment for the global tribunal. Under the governing rules, removing the prosecutor requires an absolute......
France and the Netherlands have formally settled one of Europe's oldest unresolved border issues by approving a bilateral agreement that precisely defines their shared boundary on the Caribbean island of Saint Martin, ending nearly 378 years of legal and administrative uncertainty. The agreement,......
Israeli military operations have resulted in the deaths of at least 51 individuals in the Gaza Strip, including 14 Palestinians reportedly waiting near humanitarian aid centers. Despite this escalation, U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that “great progress” is being made toward ending......
On June 25, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine entered its 1,217th day, marked by intensifying violence and heightened diplomatic activity. In southeastern Ukraine, a deadly wave of Russian missile strikes on the city of Dnipro resulted in 17 fatalities and left more than 200 people injured. The......
The number of casualties from a recent Russian drone and missile strike on Kyiv has increased to 10, including one child. Meanwhile, another Russian drone assault on Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region has left three dead, also including a child, according to regional authorities. In Russia, two......
As of Thursday, June 19, the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to intensify, marked by a devastating Russian offensive on Kyiv earlier this week. The death toll has now reached 28, with 130 others wounded, while rescue operations remain in progress. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy......
The United Nations' aviation authority has concluded that Russia is responsible for the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, which resulted in the deaths of all 298 people on board. The aircraft, en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, was struck by a Russian-made BUK missile over the......
Palestine has been identified as the most perilous region for journalists globally, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF), amid the ongoing Israeli military campaign in Gaza. The watchdog’s 2025 World Press Freedom Index reveals that nearly 200 journalists have been killed during the first......
