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No NS trains nationwide Tuesday due to new strike

NS trains will not run in large parts of South Holland, Zeeland and West Brabant on Tuesday. This strike is the result of stalled collective bargaining talks and follows an earlier, unsuccessful strike last Friday.

June 8, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Russia and Ukraine bicker over prisoner swap deals

Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of manipulation in proposed prisoner swap, after Ukrainian delegation failed to show up at the appointed place.

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

Train passenger detained after false report of threat

False bomb threat causes temporary shutdown at Den Bosch train station, man arrested for making false report after three innocent passengers wrongly accused.

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

Private individuals also post fake reviews: 'Bad garage, terrible owner'

Industry associations warn of the vulnerability of business owners due to the power of online reviews, which are not always found to be reliable and can even be misused to force compensation.

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

Gauff grabs first title at Roland Garros after thrilling three-setter against Sabalenka

American teenager Coco Gauff wins her first Roland Garros title after a thrilling three-setter against Aryna Sabalenka. Gauff's victory makes her the first American female champion since Serena Williams in 2015 and the youngest winner since Williams in 1999.

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

After weekend, gas drilling again in Warffum: 'Leads to a lot of uncertainty'

Gas company NAM will start extracting gas near the Groningen village of Warffum again after the Whitsun weekend, much to the dismay of residents and action groups who fear earthquakes and damage to homes. However, the outgoing minister stands by her decision that gas extraction in Warffum and other small fields in the Netherlands is necessary.