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Coalition yet to agree on Spring Note, Sunday negotiations on financial choices

The coalition parties are still divided over the financial decisions in the Spring Memorandum, leading to negotiations and possible consultations with party factions on Sunday before an agreement can be reached.

April 10, 2025, 7:58 p.m.

Trump's spin: why he paused global levies

Trump's recent actions have caused a panic in the bond market and a loss of confidence in the US government's creditworthiness. This could make it difficult for Trump to fund his costly plans and has caused concern among investors and advisors, leading to a possible 90-day pause in the trade war.

April 10, 2025, 7:58 p.m.

Former top coach Leo Beenhakker died at age 82

Former football coach and legendary figure, Leo Beenhakker, has passed away at the age of 82. He achieved great success at Real Madrid and with Dutch clubs Ajax and Feyenoord, but had less luck as coach for the Dutch national team.

April 10, 2025, 7:58 p.m.

After Mexican mass grave found, families continue to search for answers

In the quiet landscape of Mexico, desperate parents search for their missing children after human remains and training facilities of a powerful drug cartel are discovered on a remote farm. This gruesome example of organized crime permeating Mexico's power structure brings into focus the corrupt ties between authorities and cartels, slow forensic investigations and thousands of missing people.

April 8, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Amsterdam stock market rebounds, investors seem to be looking for bargains

'AEX rebounds after yesterday's losses, with all stocks in the green and Adyen as the top performer. MidKap also showed gains and other European markets followed suit, while concerns over trade war still linger.'

April 8, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Is mackerel disappearing from the shelves? Fish guide is now on red

Visbranche onhappy with new advice to stop buying mackerel due to overfishing in the Atlantic Ocean, but industry organization disagrees with assessment.