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VVD premier Hoogervorst: no one at all talked about premiership

Hans Hoogervorst denies to NOS contact with AD journalists about possible prime ministerial candidacy, AD insists and writes about Wilders' past and economic plans.

March 20, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Arnhem mayor bans Koran burning for fear of riots

Protest against Koran burning banned due to terrorist threat, Pegida leader vows to continue protest despite the ban.

March 20, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Israeli invasion Rafah is 'gamechanger' according to Rutte, what does he mean?

Diplomatic tensions between the Netherlands and Israel may shift in the coming days as Prime Minister Rutte has used strong language condemning a potential ground invasion in the Gaza Strip and hinting at the possibility of sanctions. Experts suggest this change in position may be influenced by the US's shift in stance on the matter.

March 20, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Gigantic British aircraft carrier arrived in port of Rotterdam

A massive British aircraft carrier, the HMS Prince of Wales, has arrived in the port of Rotterdam after participating in a major NATO exercise. Its rare appearance has drawn a lot of attention and admiration from locals.

March 19, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Slowly but surely, Japan is moving away from the floppy disk: 'People are attached to it'

Japanese government finally plans to abandon the use of floppy disks in official procedures, but the transition has been slow due to the strong attachment of older generations to this outdated technology. Meanwhile, businesses like PC Mishima continue to thrive by selling and repairing PC-98 computers to industries, medical institutions, and government agencies that still rely on floppy disks.

March 19, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Busy Juliana Canal closes for months, business community denounces course of action

'Minister Harbers is closing Julianakanaal in Limburg for months, causing a stir among businesses in the region, and there is an alternative detour route via the lock in Limmel that could cause problems for businesses in the port of Stein.'