The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his Foreign Minister delivered their strongest criticism of Israel to date on Tuesday. A remarkable turnaround for Germany, which is known as a staunch ally. Concrete measures are still pending. Germany, along with the United States, is one of Israel’s most loyal allies. But there seems to be a […]
The suspect in the attack in Solingen, Germany, last summer pleaded guilty on Tuesday. On the first day of his trial, the 27-year-old Issa Al H. said he would accept his punishment. Al H. is held responsible for a knife attack on August 23. He stabbed people during a large festival held to celebrate the
Donald Trump has ordered American embassies and consulates to suspend the scheduling of new interviews for student visa applications. The U.S. government wants to screen students’ social media. Anyone who wants to study in the United States must usually first do an interview at an embassy or consulate in the country where they live. Suspending
Last year, the number of young adults who vape decreased. The flavor ban seems to be working within this group, but specialists are particularly concerned about minors. “The dosages are sky-high, and as a child, you don’t realize that.” Last year, 9 percent of 18 to 25-year-olds indicated that they vape sometimes, according to new
Donald Trump’s patience with Vladimir Putin seems to be running out, and their bromance is under pressure. That should be good news for Ukraine. However, it doesn’t automatically mean that the American president is more favorably disposed toward that country. Trump reacted strongly on Sunday to the largest Russian air attack on Ukrainian cities since
It is unexpectedly busy on the road on Tuesday due to rain. There is currently more than 480 kilometers of traffic jam during the evening rush hour, but at its peak there was more than 1,100 kilometers, reports the ANWB. Road users should still take into account delays on several routes. For example, it is
Coalitiepartijen VVD en NSC zien het nut niet in van eventuele nieuwe onderhandelingen over asielbeleid. Volgens hen is alles al besproken, en kan Wilders beter met zijn eigen minister bellen. Ze verzoeken Wilders niet te veel aan het hoofdlijnenakkoord te zitten. Coalition parties VVD and NSC do not see the point of possible new negotiations
The war archive in The Hague will be digitally searchable from July 1st. This archive contains personal data of people who were investigated for collaboration after the Second World War. Privacy rules apply, but Education Minister Eppo Bruins does not want to control visitors. It concerns the project ‘War before the Judge’, which contains about
The leaders of VVD, NSC, and BBB do not yet seem impressed by the asylum plans presented by PVV leader Geert Wilders on Monday. They are willing to talk, but also refer to PVV Minister of Asylum Marjolein Faber. Wilders wants to break open the coalition agreement to take new asylum measures. The PVV leader
Thierry Baudet faces a two-week suspension because the FVD leader continues to refuse to disclose his secondary activities. Members of Parliament are required to do so to prevent (the appearance of) conflicts of interest. A large majority of the House of Representatives voted in favor of a recommendation from the so-called College of Integrity Investigation