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'Sufficient police around NATO summit,' but still uncertainty over events

NATO summit in The Hague causes extra police deployment, but mayors need not worry about basic police duties during the summit. Events such as the Nijmegen Four-Day Walk can go on as usual, but for less frequent events it is still uncertain whether they can take place because of police deployment elsewhere.

Feb. 12, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Large Dutch companies against fierce reaction to U.S. import tariffs

American companies fear the consequences of a possible trade war with Europe, while Dutch companies want to focus on strengthening the European economy to cope with American trade whims.

Feb. 12, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Experts: murder suspect Weiteveen has aggression under control

Three experts state that the suspect of the double murder in Weiteveen has disorders, but they are not related to his actions. The first day of the trial was interrupted due to fatigue and headaches of the suspect, but tomorrow the interrogation will continue and the prosecution will announce the sentence against him.

Feb. 12, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Trump and Putin talk on the phone for nearly an hour and a half, meeting follows

Trump and Putin spoke by phone about ending the war in Ukraine and agreed to meet soon. Trump shared his plans for negotiations and also called the Ukrainian president directly. Zelensky is optimistic after the conversation, but experts call Ukraine's wishes unrealistic.

Feb. 12, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Rubiales stands firm in court: 'Hermoso gave permission for kiss'

'Former president of Spain's soccer federation Rubiales defends himself before Supreme Court after controversial kiss to captain Hermoso at 2023 World Cup, stating that there was mutual consent and that he has apologized for his behavior.'

Feb. 11, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Ajax does not yet know where it will play Thursday: pitch King Baudouin Stadium condemned

UEFA declares Ajax's Europa League match against Union Sint-Gillis in Brussels as uncertain due to unplayable field, forcing Union to search for a new location. Ajax has yet to receive any updates and will communicate once more information is available.