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After Arnhem fire now fear: 'You have nowhere to go'

'Fire safety in historic buildings in the Netherlands is often not well regulated, as evidenced by the recent fire in Arnhem. Experts warn about the light regulations and emphasize that residents and owners themselves must take action for a safe escape route.'

April 5, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Two cyclists died during Tour of Flanders for amateurs

Two participants died and another became unwell at the annual cycling race We Ride Flanders, causing the redirection of the remaining riders. It is said that over 15,000 cyclists from various countries participate in the event.

April 5, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Fire department has hands full with wildfires, already 166 reports this year

43 wildfires reported in the first week of April and the Netherlands has the second risk level due to the high probability of wildfires. Gelderland emergency services are conducting flights to monitor incipient fires and are warning people to report wisely and immediately if they see an incipient fire.

April 5, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Aid workers killed by Israel were identifiable, images show

Video confirms: Israeli army shot at identifiable aid workers in Gaza.

April 5, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Americans 'fully committed' to NATO despite import tariffs on Europe

Trump's import tariffs are hurting the international economy and at the NATO summit, the US is demanding that member countries increase military spending to 5% of their GDP, but the NATO chief refuses to comment on the potential impact on economic cooperation.

April 4, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Public broadcaster to be scrapped in four years, broadcaster NTR to disappear

NTR, a broadcaster without members, is unlikely to be included in any of the 11 broadcasting houses, and the membership criterion for broadcasters will be abandoned to create more pluralism and social roots in the new broadcasting system.