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Schoof on budget: may need painful choices

Ministers Schoof, Heinen, and Beljaarts react to new CPB figures, acknowledging the challenges ahead in preparing the budget and highlighting the importance of fiscal responsibility in light of potential budget deficits.

Aug. 16, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Five people charged over death of Friends actor Matthew Perry

Similar reports show possible discrepancies between what was indicated by doctors and what the coroner discovered about the death of actor Luke Perry after excessive use of ketamine and his long-term struggle with addiction.

Aug. 15, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Who counts and why not a census? Five questions about 18 million people

The Dutch population has reached 18 million, with the majority being Dutch citizens. The data comes from the municipal authorities and does not include undocumented immigrants. While the largest group of Dutch people living abroad are in Europe, the influx of immigrants to the Netherlands contributes to its growing population.

Aug. 15, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Escaped tbs man arrested in Den Bosch

Tbs'er who escaped during leave in Utrecht arrested after 2 days at Brabanthallen in Den Bosch.

Aug. 15, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Tenth day of fighting in Russia: more evacuations and 'emergency' in Belgorod

Ongoing fights between Ukrainian and Russian military on Russian territory, with conflicting claims of advances and casualties, as thousands of Russian civilians are being evacuated from border regions and the Russian government takes emergency measures to protect their citizens.

Aug. 15, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Renewed Gaza negotiations, but this time the stakes are higher

Cease-fire negotiations in Gaza involving the US, Israel, Egypt and Qatar have a high chance of success due to international pressure and the threat of an explosive situation in the Middle East.