Jan 3, 2025 · The newly elected president of the United States, Donald Trump, wants the North Sea to be reopened for oil exploration and for the wind turbines to be removed. Trump will return to the White House on January 20. He made this demand on Friday in a message on the social media platform Truth Social. He was responding to plans by Apache, part of US oil and gas producer APA, to leave the North Sea ...

Dec 31, 2024 · A total of 133 individuals were killed by violence in the Netherlands this year as of Tuesday afternoon, up 6 percent from the total for all of 2023, according to police data provided to NL Times.

Dec 27, 2024 · The sun has shined for just 27 hours so far in December in the Netherlands. That is less than half of the average through December 26, which is approximately 58 hours, according to NOS. The situation is not likely to improve, with persistent rain, strong wind, and cloud cover expected on New Year’s Eve.

Dec 25, 2024 · On Wednesday, King Willem-Alexander used his annual Christmas address to confront the growing polarization in the Netherlands, urging citizens to reject hate, discrimination, and violence. He emphasized the need for unity, respect, and resilience in a time of rising societal tensions, highlighting fears among Jewish and Muslim communities and calling on all citizens to uphold the nation’s ...

Jan 3, 2025 · The suspect Rotterdam police arrested for the murders of three men over a 12-day killing spree was initially stopped by police at a store after the third shooting on Thursday morning. He was released because he did not fit the description police circulated that afternoon, but was later taken into custody for the execution-style murders, authorities said at a press conference in Rotterdam on ...

Nov 11, 2024 · The Dutch government announced that new border controls aimed at addressing "irregular migration and human trafficking" will start on December 9. The Marechaussee will conduct these checks for a period of six months, confirmed Asylum Minister Marjolein Faber on Monday.Despite the fact that official asylum figures have fallen sharply in recent months, the Cabinet claimed an influx of asylum ...

Jan 4, 2025 · The later someone who had collaborated with the Germans in World War II was convicted, the more likely he or she was to receive a lighter sentence. Edwin Klijn, who leads the digitalization of the Central Archive for Special Jurisdiction (CABR). According to him, people wanted to end the war quickly in the years that followed so that they could move forward again.

Dec 28, 2024 · ANP has compiled its overview of the most important legislative and regulatory changes coming into effect on January 1, 2025. This summary provides a detailed look at shifts in taxation, wages, transportation, benefits, housing, and government policy.. The reintroduction of a third bracket in the income tax system will reduce taxes for all working individuals on the first 38,441 euros of their ...

Jan 1, 2025 · A 14-year-old boy died Tuesday night in the Delfshaven district of Rotterdam after a tragic fireworks accident involving a cobra, an illegal and highly explosive firework.The incident occurred on Spanjaardstraat, and police are investigating. Rotterdam Mayor Carola Schouten expressed deep sorrow over the incident, calling it “intensely sad and tragic” during an interview on Met het Oog op ...

Dec 28, 2024 · British conspiracy theorist David Icke remains barred from entering the Netherlands and the broader Schengen Area, following a Dutch court ruling on Friday. This marks the third consecutive year the controversial figure has been prohibited from visiting his in-laws in Haarlem for the holidays.