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Hundreds of millions more in subsidies for heat grids

Outgoing cabinet commits to millions in subsidies for heat networks to revive development in cities. There will also be additional climate measures for fuel suppliers and agriculture.

April 12, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Cabinet pledges Ukraine billions, PVV and BBB upset

The Netherlands surprised with billions in military aid and economic support to Ukraine. Informants and opposition parties are outraged by these unexpected pledges by outgoing cabinet.

April 12, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Call to Joost Klein: don't go to song contest because of Israel

Actors and artists are calling on singer Joost Klein not to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest because of the participation of Israel, which they say is carrying out genocide against the Palestinians. Meanwhile, more than 250 famous names have signed a letter. AVROTROS disagrees and stresses that the festival is a-political.

April 12, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Possible soon Iranian attack on Israel, 'but not to escalate'

Tensions rise between Iran and Israel as the US confirms Israel's involvement in the recent attack on an Iranian general. Iran has vowed revenge and speculations of potential targets have surfaced, causing multiple countries to issue travel warnings and urge for de situation to de-escalate.

April 12, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Shooter Erasmus MC frustrated with neighbor and diploma, says prosecutor

Medicine student suspected of murdering neighbor and family physician for alleged diploma rejection and nuisance complaints. Investigations and observation in Pieter Baan Center ongoing.

April 11, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Instagram moves to blur nudity to protect young people

New Instagram Tool to Protect Minors from Sexual Exploitation by Automatically Censoring Explicit Images in Private Messages