News in brief
The German government has approved the largest increase in the minimum wage since its creation ten years ago. The wage, currently €12.82 gross per hour, will rise to €13.90 at the start of 2026, and then to €14.60 on January 1, 2027, representing a total......
With less than a month before the Dutch snap elections scheduled for October 29, 2025, Ahmed Aboutaleb, former mayor of Rotterdam of Moroccan origin, has become the frontrunner for the office of Prime Minister, according to a recent poll. The survey, conducted among more than 1,200 voters, places......
Dutch police deployed teargas and water cannons on Saturday in The Hague to disperse violent anti-immigration protesters, according to local authorities. The unrest resulted in 30 arrests and left two police officers injured. Officials indicated that further arrests could follow as camera footage is......
The Dutch foreign minister, Caspar Veldkamp, announced his resignation after the caretaker government in The Hague failed to reach an agreement on imposing new sanctions against Israel. The decision highlights growing divisions within the coalition as the war in Gaza nears its second anniversary. During......
A 65-year-old Dutch man tragically died on Sunday, August 17, 2025, during a hang-gliding competition in the Hautes-Alpes region of southeastern France, local firefighters confirmed. Fatal accident caused by strong winds The accident occurred when the man’s glider detached mid-flight, reportedly......
The Moroccan National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis Activities (ANRAC) will lead a delegation of more than twenty companies to Amsterdam to strengthen ties with the Dutch cannabis market. The Moroccan cannabis industry will be showcased at the Park Centraal Amsterdam hotel during a professional......
Geopolitical tensions between major powers are rising alarmingly, accompanied by renewed emphasis on nuclear deterrence. In this climate of growing rivalry, The Washington Post published a detailed report on the current state of the world’s nuclear arsenals, their geographic distribution, and the......
The iconic Majorelle Garden in Marrakech has earned a prestigious spot in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards, ranking 15th among the top 25 tourist attractions in the world. It is the only African destination to appear on the list, marking a significant achievement for Moroccan tourism. According......
The recent discovery at Brussels Airport shocked customs officials: a shipment intended to contain a tonne of medical ketamine had been swapped for salt during its journey across Europe. Initially verified by Dutch customs, the consignment had traversed multiple countries before disappearing, suggesting......
Far-right populist leader Geert Wilders has ignited a political crisis in the Netherlands, forcing the collapse of the Schoof government and prompting urgent calls for snap elections. His resignation on Tuesday, as head of the Dutch government’s largest political party, has sent shockwaves through......
Dramatic developments are unfolding in the Netherlands as authorities launch a massive search for two missing children, Jeffrey (10) and his sister Emma (8), who disappeared on May 17. The investigation is focusing on a possible kidnapping by their father, Klaas Bijl, a 67-year-old man whose photograph......
In a momentous celebration of community spirit, a total of 3,427 individuals received royal honours during this year’s lintjesregen, coinciding with the birthday of King Willem-Alexander on Sunday. Among the distinguished honorees were prominent figures such as Telegraaf court reporter Saskia Belleman......
Romania and Bulgaria have officially joined the Schengen Area, ending a 13-year wait and expanding the borderless zone to 29 members. This expansion follows a significant change in stance by Austria and other members, who had previously objected to the two Eastern European countries joining due to concerns......
