Although the Israeli army (IDF) said on Wednesday that a hundred trucks with aid had crossed the Kerem Shalom border crossing, none of it has yet reached the Palestinians. The goods have not yet been distributed, the United Nations reports. That is because Israel only gives the UN access via an unsafe route. As a […]
The hunger in the Gaza Strip is getting worse, mainly because almost no aid has reached the area in recent months. What is most needed now? Making a list is no longer possible. There is a shortage of everything, experts tell NU.nl. Partly due to international pressure, Israel announced last weekend that it would allow
PME, one of the largest pension funds in the country, is stopping investments in hundreds of companies because they no longer fit its investment criteria. This is in addition to the 112 companies, including Nestlé and Dupont, from which the metal fund already parted ways last year. That’s what director Eric Uijen tells NU.nl in
While Israel intensifies its attacks and more deaths occur, the last hospitals in Gaza are crumbling. Although the Israeli army (IDF) reported that a hundred trucks with aid goods crossed the Kerem Shalom border crossing on Wednesday, nothing has yet reached the Palestinians. The goods have not yet been distributed, according to the United Nations.
Micky van de Ven is enjoying his hero role in the Europa League final won against Manchester United. In the second half, the Dutch international prevented the equalizer with a half-overhead kick on the goal line, after which Spurs secured the victory. “I haven’t seen it back yet, but I hear from people that it
Donald Trump has once again publicly embarrassed a foreign leader. During a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa – which was intended to improve relations with the United States – he showed controversial images. During a meeting with Ramaphosa, the American president asked for a video to be played on a screen in the
Tottenham Hotspur won the Europa League in Bilbao on Wednesday. Trainer Ange Postecoglou’s team won a disappointing final against Manchester United: 1-0. Spurs defender Micky van de Ven played a striking leading role. The two clubs barely entertained the crowd in Athletic Club’s San Mamés stadium in the first half. The match had a high
There are currently no indications that innocent citizens are being held due to errors with suspects’ names, says State Secretary Teun Struycken (Legal Protection). It was announced on Wednesday that the names of convicts in at least 867 cases are incorrect. Struycken “cannot say with certainty at this time” whether there are cases in which
UPDATE: 9 min. AGO Dutch people are withdrawing more money after budget advisor Nibud recommended on Tuesday to have at least 70 euros per person at home. The number of withdrawals at ATMs has increased by about 10 percent. “The average amount is a few tens of euros higher than normal,” said a spokesperson for
A member of the Irish rap group Kneecap has been charged with terrorism. Rapper Mo Chara waved a Hezbollah flag during a concert last November. In the United Kingdom, it is forbidden to openly support that militant organization. The charge is based on a video of a Kneecap concert in London. The 27-year-old Mo Chara,