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KLM ground staff not allowed to strike Saturday by judge

Court rules No Strike at Schiphol for KLM Ground Personnel KLM wins case against unions over Saturday's planned 24-hour strike by ground staff at Schiphol, citing possible safety and public order risks.

June 25, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

NATO summit with good result for Rutte, Trump and Zelensky

Mark Rutte's successful leadership as NATO Secretary-General during the summit in his hometown of The Hague resulted in all member countries agreeing to increase their defense budget, with the exception of Spain. Additionally, a positive meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky took place, with the latter expressing a desire for the conflict in his country to be resolved.

June 25, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

How Rutte (with Trump's help) orchestrated his NATO success

Experts weigh in on Prime Minister Rutte's successful strategy behind his controversial congratulatory text to President Trump at the NATO summit, with some praising his ability to win over difficult leaders like Trump and others criticizing his role in maintaining American dominance over European defense.

June 25, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Overhead line broken near Gouda, also no trains between The Hague and Utrecht

Major disruption at Gouda Goverwelle station as broken overhead wire halts train service on key route between Utrecht and Den Haag, creating long delays for commuters.

June 24, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

PO Council: passage test leads to differences between students and schools

PO Council: Pass-through test does not ensure equal opportunities, affluent families and different test providers create unequal school recommendations among elementary school students.

June 24, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

A 'normal' day in Iran: explosions, fear and evacuations

WhatsApp and Instagram are the main sources of communication for Iranians, who are using them to share news and videos of the recent US and Israeli airstrikes that have drastically changed their lives. From fears of being arrested for sharing criticism of the regime to fleeing the city with their families, people in Iran are living with both hope and fear during these turbulent times.