A portion of Iranians are disappointed that the Islamic regime is still standing after the Israeli and American attacks a week ago. They seem to be back to square one. But a regime change was not a serious option, experts tell NU.nl. Farhad* has returned to Tehran a week after his flight from the capital. […]
An enormous demonstration in Belgrade, in which participants called for new elections, has turned violent. Riot police used tear gas and stun grenades against the anti-government protesters. President Aleksandar Vucic claims that “foreign powers” are behind the protest. According to the French news agency AFP, possibly up to 140,000 demonstrators were present at the protest.
Players’ union VVCS reacted with surprise on Saturday to the so-called “banishment” of seven players at Ajax. Earlier in the day, De Telegraaf reported that this group of seven is no longer welcome in the first team. According to De Telegraaf, these are Christian Rasmussen, Jay Gorter, Branco van den Boomen, and Chuba Akpom, Carlos
Young England became European champion for the second time in a row and for the fourth time in total on Saturday. After the 2-1 victory over Young Orange in the semi-finals, coach Lee Carsley’s team defeated Young Germany 3-2 in the final in Bratislava after extra time. The final was a repeat of the third
Netherlands dropped from first to fourth place on Saturday, the third day of the European Athletics Championships for national teams in Madrid. The penultimate day did end well for the Dutch team, with two impressive relay victories in the 4×100 meters. The Netherlands had an excellent Friday. Femke Bol, Menno Vloon, Jessica Schilder, and Jorinde
AZ won the first match of the season on Saturday. The Alkmaar team was too strong for the Scottish Kilmarnock in Dirkshorn, partly due to a goal by Mexx Meerdink, with 2-0. FC Twente started the preparation with a 14-0 victory against the amateurs of DSVD. AZ missed many players against the number nine of
The Pride march in Budapest is coming to an end, according to an ANP reporter on the scene. Tens of thousands of people were present. The event went relatively calmly on Saturday afternoon, despite the government’s ban. The police did not intervene. Tens of thousands of people, including Dutch officials and politicians, marched through the
The Ottawa Treaty was signed in 1997 to regulate the production and deployment of anti-personnel landmines. The treaty prohibits the use, production, and stockpiling of these mines. Participating countries must also destroy their existing stockpiles. The context of the Ottawa Treaty was shaped by bloody conflicts in Georgia, Angola, and Afghanistan in the 1990s, says
Olympic champion Epke Zonderland will work as the tournament director of the World Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam. The World Championships will take place in Ahoy between October 17 and 25, 2026. “It’s special that I can be involved in the tournament in this way,” Zonderland said about his new role. The news was announced on
Richard Carapaz will miss the Tour de France, his team Education First announced on Saturday. The 32-year-old Ecuadorian has contracted a gastrointestinal infection in his home country. Carapaz finished third in the Giro d’Italia last month and then returned to Ecuador to prepare for the Tour. There he suffered from fever and abdominal pain. Medical