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Koeman on De Jong injury: 'Won't be out for long, but risk too high'

Dutch eleven trains pace and monitors injuries ahead of World Cup qualifier against Lithuania, coach Koeman guards against panic after draw with Poland.

Sept. 6, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Hundreds demonstrate in Holwerd against gas extraction under the Wadden Sea

Demonstration in Holwerd against Wadden Sea gas extraction for fear of permanent damage to nature reserve and loss of UNESCO status. NAM also wants to drill near Frisian village of Ternaard.

Sept. 6, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Protest in Brussels against Iranian regime, Mike Pence also gives speech

10,000 Iranian protesters gather in Brussels, calling for a democratic Iran and an end to the many executions in the country, with support from international figures such as Mike Pence and Guy Verhofstadt.

Sept. 6, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

From enthusiasm to 'holding hearts': polls set mood at party congresses

Five political parties met for their conventions, with VVD and CDA appearing positive and JA21 and ChristenUnie focusing on cooperation for solutions, but parties such as NSC and VVD remain positive despite setbacks and criticism.

Sept. 6, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

PVV leader Wilders considers minority cabinet, 'we want to govern'

PVV leader Wilders is considering the possibility of his party leading a minority cabinet, despite facing much resistance from other parties. He remains confident that the PVV will once again be part of a ruling coalition, either in a majority or minority government.

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

Cabinet and PostNL diametrically opposed over delivery obligation: where to go from here?

PostNL and outgoing Minister Karremans are embroiled in a legal spat over the duty to deliver mail. The unions are calling for quick consultations, while Professor of Economics Maarten Pieter Schinkel is calling for a completely new approach to the postal system.