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Mild spring weather next week, 'sawtooth plume' in the making

Get ready for a sunny and mild week as the meteorological spring finally begins! With clear skies and rising temperatures, it's the perfect time to enjoy outdoor activities like gardening or relaxing on a terrace. However, chilly nights and a slight chance of frost could linger until Tuesday, before the warm weather takes over and brings temperatures above 15°C in some areas.

March 2, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Starmer forms 'coalition of the willing' for security and peace in Ukraine

European leaders create 'coalition of the willing' to make peace plan for Ukraine and stress support from U.S. NATO countries and Canada pledge military support and EU member states must invest more in defense.

March 2, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Utrecht wins narrowly over NAC, first win in a month and a half

FC Utrecht wins another match after a long time, 1-0 against NAC Breda, and rises to third place in the premier league thanks to Oscar Fraulo's first goal and chances from striker Sébastien Haller.

March 1, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Carnival crowds in Brabant cities: 'Do your polonaise in a quieter place'

It is busy in the south of the Netherlands during carnival, and several cities in Brabant are calling for revelers to be hosted on a different day to reduce the crowds. In Limburg, it is estimated that half of the population participates in carnival festivities.

March 1, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Rijksmuseum virtually empty due to climate activists' protest against ING

Protest action by Extinction Rebellion makes for quiet day at Rijksmuseum, in fight against ING funding policy by action group.

March 1, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

'Anti-corruption festival' in Serbia draws tens of thousands of protesters

Protests in Serbian town demand government action to combat corruption and improve quality of life for citizens, with students organizing an 18-hour festival-style demonstration and adopting a symbolic decree to never give up. President Vucic dismisses the protests as an attempt by the West to overthrow him, but demonstrators continue to demand accountability for a deadly train accident and greater transparency from the government.