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In 'marathon sessions,' informateur Putters wants clarity from all parties

Informateur Putters aims next week to get clarity from all parties in the House of Representatives on what kind of cabinet they want to form and with which parties they can agree, including their terms and role in political cooperation.

Feb. 23, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Government pays penalty for too many asylum seekers in Ter Apel

Municipality of Westerwolde receives money from outgoing Asylum State Secretary Van der Burg due to overcrowded application center in Ter Apel, despite failed attempts by COA to reduce number of asylum seekers to maximum of 2,000.

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

Large network of migrant smugglers Channel rounded up

Europol has busted an Iraqi-Kurdish human trafficking network operating on the "Channel Route" between France and England. The operation arrested 19 suspects and seized evidence, including 24 dinghies and weapons.

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

Germany and US also for Rutte as NATO chief, Romania comes up with counter-candidate

Rutte's chances of becoming the new NATO Secretary-General are increasing as Germany and the United States lend their support, but it's not a done deal yet as Romania announces a counter-candidate and some member states have yet to express a preference. The decision could be made as early as April 4th during the NATO's 75th anniversary meeting of Foreign Ministers.

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

Tonight code orange due to storm Louis, deaths in France

Severe weather warning issued for entire country as storm Louis approaches, with potentially dangerous wind gusts and thunderstorms expected in coastal areas.

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

Street of Israeli embassy in The Hague open again, security remains

Security measures near the Israeli embassy in The Hague have been lifted after two weeks of heightened concerns. The mayor has stated that security will continue, but the details will not be disclosed.