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Traffic sign and hectometer posts stolen at festival On the Ring

Dozens of road signs, including speed limit signs and mile markers, were stolen from the A10 ring road during a weekend festival, causing financial frustration for the government and posing potential safety risks for drivers.

June 23, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Minister Keijzer will relax building rules, but doubts about impact

Minister Keijzer adopts advice to reduce costs and delays in construction projects in order to build 100,000 new homes annually. Although the Home Owners Association warns of possible negative consequences, it does support the push for faster and cheaper construction.

June 23, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Rutte on eve of NATO summit: Russia remains the great danger

Rutte warns NATO of Russian threat and stresses importance of investment in response to war with Ukraine.

June 23, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Nigeria faces economic crisis: 'Lives at risk because of a few euros'

Nigerians in the city of Kano are suffering from the severe economic crisis, resulting in high bills and food prices. Local radio stations and wealthy residents are trying to alleviate the desperate situation, but little help is available for those hardest hit.

June 22, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Cabinet does not burn to judgment on US attack, stresses danger from Iran

Dutch prime minister concerned about developments in the Middle East and calls on Iran to resume negotiations. Cabinet discusses implications of conflict at NATO summit and Dutch military in Iraq.

June 22, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

All NATO countries agree to 5 percent defense spending statement, including Spain

NATO member states, including Spain, agree to new draft text to increase defense spending to 5 percent of GDP. This is after adjustments and commitments from NATO to Spain, which now only has to spend 2.1 percent.