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Train traffic around Utrecht halted due to power outage

Power outage causes severe disruption to train traffic around Utrecht, ProRail advises travelers to postpone trip if possible, uncertain when train traffic can be restarted.

Jan. 22, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Brobbey leads Ajax to win over RKC, but right Vaessen stops his penalty

Ajax claims easy 4-1 victory over RKC Waalwijk, with Brian Brobbey scoring twice and missing out on a third goal. The young team, including 17-year-old Jorrel Hato and 20-year-old Ar'jany Martha, secured the win without Hendo, who cheered from the sidelines and captured it all on camera.

Jan. 21, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

International train traffic Amsterdam in dire straits due to budget cuts

Ambitious plans to run more international trains to Amsterdam and increase the capacity of the Schiphol Tunnel are in jeopardy due to announced cuts by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. This creates uncertainty about the extension of the metro line to Schiphol and the possibility of running more international trains.

Jan. 21, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Another demonstration against AfD aborted due to crowds, now in Munich

Thousands gather across Germany to protest against extremism and the far-right party AfD, with prominent politicians voicing support and calling for defending the values of humanity and democracy.

Jan. 21, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Tonight code orange in northwest for heavy wind gusts, KLM cancels flights

Heavy wind gusts and possible storm Isha caused code orange and canceled flights at KLM and delayed ferry service to Newcastle, while on London's Heathrow runway planes struggled with the bad weather.

Jan. 21, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Populist right gains ground in Portugal with anti-Roma campaign

In villages such as Póvoa de São Miguel in southern Portugal, the population dynamics and political landscape have changed significantly, with the once communist village now supporting the second-largest party Chega, which has taken controversial positions on the Roma community. This illustrates the shift toward populist parties in the region, where traditional political allegiances are declining and individual preferences play a greater role in voting behavior.