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Unrest in VVD constituency due to poor polls, of replacing Yesilgöz 'no question'

VVD stands behind Yesilgöz despite criticism from within party, as she cancels appearance at Lowlands due to secret trip. Party leaders assure public that there will be no leadership change ahead of upcoming elections.

Aug. 15, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Jansen helps Orange past stiff Spain, field hockey players back in European Cup final

The Dutch field hockey players beat Spain 3-1 and reached the European Championship finals for the sixth time in a row, where they will face either Belgium or Germany.

Aug. 15, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Global warming causes increasingly frequent double heat wave

As the earth continues to warm due to the burning of fossil fuels, the number and intensity of heat waves in the Netherlands is increasing. In the last 125 years, the number of tropical days has doubled and the amount of heat waves has more than tripled, and this trend is expected to continue with potentially up to 35 tropical days per year in the future if fossil fuel usage does not decrease.

Aug. 15, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Personal Data Authority launches investigation into Clinical Diagnostics after hack

Lab didn't report hack to affected parties until a month later, AP possibly investigating AVG violation. Organizations including Bevolkingsonderzoek Nederland and government possibly also investigated.

Aug. 14, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Body found in Almere in search for missing Syrian woman

Body found in search for missing Syrian woman in Almere, police suspect crime and have suspect in sight. Extensive search done in parking lot where woman was last seen, suspect not yet found.

Aug. 14, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

How the Trump administration is increasing pressure in immigration courts

ICE is hounding and arresting undocumented immigrants in New York immigration offices and courts, wherever they are detained. This new tactic by Trump is causing fear and uncertainty in the immigrant community and growing concerns about conditions in detention facilities.