Groningen police arrested two more people on Monday for stealing stuffed animals from the memorial site of Jeffrey (10) and Emma (8), who died in Winschoten. An arrest was also made earlier in the day. According to police, a 20-year-old man from Leeuwarden, a 20-year-old man from Winschoten, and a minor boy from Winschoten are […]
The Slovenian public broadcaster RTVSLO threatens to withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is welcome again next year. The broadcaster has “serious and increasing concerns” about Israel’s presence and the voting process. “As director of Television Slovenia, I am once again addressing you with my serious and increasing concern about Israel’s continued participation
Households will pay about 20 euros more for gas transport in 2026. This contribution to national natural gas transport is a small part of the total gas bill. A major reason for the price increase is the declining gas use. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has determined that the transport tariff will
After a tough period, Tallon Griekspoor will play his first match at Roland Garros on Monday. The best Dutch tennis player parted ways with three coaches in seven months and is now on his own. “That doesn’t make you happy.” On a training court outside Stade Roland Garros, Griekspoor completes his training without a coach.
The Netherlands can expect a significant amount of rain in the coming days. On Thursday, it will be very windy, which means that outdoor trips during Ascension Day will be ruined. “It will be autumnal.” Although Monday is still fairly dry, it will rain more and more in many places tonight. The amount of rain
Mountain biker David Valero is angry with Mathieu van der Poel after their joint crash at Sunday’s World Cup race in Nové Mesto, Czech Republic. The Spaniard accuses his colleague of a lack of respect. Van der Poel and Valero crashed in the opening phase when the Dutchman wanted to overtake his competitor. A little
Secondary school students complained much less to the LAKS this year about their central final exams than last year. The student union received ‘only’ 240,000 complaints, 35 percent less than in 2024. Notable were the reports of noise nuisance from fat bike alarms. In recent years, a new complaint record was established time and again.
Archaeologists have discovered a Roman army camp in the Veluwe region that lies outside the borders of the former empire. It is believed to be a temporary base. Only a handful of such camps have been discovered in the Netherlands. The camp was discovered near Hoog Buurlo, near Apeldoorn. It covers approximately nine hectares, which
Raymond van Barneveld is considering playing fewer tournaments next year. The 58-year-old from The Hague hopes that rest will bring him better results in the long term. “A car doesn’t run without fuel either.” Van Barneveld said on Saturday after his defeat against Ross Smith at the Dutch Darts Championship in Rosmalen that he is
The owner of a climbing wall in Amsterdam is questioning the cause of a fatal accident as outlined by the police. The man, along with a co-director, is accused of manslaughter following the death of an eleven-year-old boy. The boy was at the climbing gym on November 3, 2023, for a children’s birthday party. After