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Search for tbs escapee from Groningen who did not return from furlough

Cops start search for missing man from Groningen tbs clinic, spokesman debunks rumors of sex crime.

April 6, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Timmermans wants movement 'of and for the middle class'

Timmermans calls for a new welfare state and a billion-dollar fund for investments to strengthen the Dutch economy in the vision document of the joint Lower House faction of GroenLinks and PvdA. Older PvdA members, however, fear that the red feathers will be lost in a merger and that the new party will not connect with the working class.

April 6, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Convicted Marine Le Pen compares herself to Martin Luther King for demonstration

Thousands of Marine Le Pen supporters demonstrated in Paris against her recent conviction, announcing she will not give up and will continue to fight for her presidency in 2027, while counter-demonstrations warned against the authoritarian and racist tendencies of the far right in France.

April 6, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Feyenoord give AZ final blow in battle for third place, difference widens to ten points

Feyenoord narrowly beat AZ by their own goal, increasing the gap to 10 points for third place in the premier league with only six rounds of play to go. PSV is now under full pressure in the battle for second place and a direct ticket to the Champions League.

April 5, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

After Arnhem fire now fear: 'You have nowhere to go'

'Fire safety in historic buildings in the Netherlands is often not well regulated, as evidenced by the recent fire in Arnhem. Experts warn about the light regulations and emphasize that residents and owners themselves must take action for a safe escape route.'

April 5, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Two cyclists died during Tour of Flanders for amateurs

Two participants died and another became unwell at the annual cycling race We Ride Flanders, causing the redirection of the remaining riders. It is said that over 15,000 cyclists from various countries participate in the event.