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Why the Netherlands must wait until Sunday night for results

Which municipality will be the first to finish counting and how will the results map color? The European elections make for an exciting election night where exit polls are the only indication, while the results will not be known for three days due to the wait for all the votes from EU countries.

June 6, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Five questions on Supreme Court ruling: 'hefty task for tax authorities'

Supreme Court rules that people with assets only have to pay tax on actual gains, not Tax Office estimates, which could cost billions and provide legal redress for tax overpayments since 2017.

June 6, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Coach Van Bronckhorst still signs with Besiktas, Van Gastel assistant

Giovanni van Bronckhorst named new coach of Turkish club Besiktas, after initial deal fell through due to NAC refusing to release his desired assistant. Van Bronckhorst, who previously coached at Feyenoord and Rangers, brings along Jean-Paul van Gastel after NAC's promotion to the Eredivisie.

June 5, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Discrimination against Muslim woman in job market is 'commonplace,' especially when wearing headscarf

Discrimination against Muslim women in the Dutch labor market is a common experience, especially for those who wear a headscarf. A study by Radboud University found that 43% of Turkish-Dutch women with a headscarf have faced discrimination in job applications and at work.

June 5, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

'Houthi attacks will not stop if there is a cease-fire in Gaza'

Yemen Navy warns of increased threat of Houthi attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea, with Iran seeking a power grab in strategic locations and only ending Yemen's civil war can solve the problem.

June 5, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Relatives of Indonesia conscientious objectors still demanding reparations

Childeren of men who objected to serving in the Dutch East Indies in the 1940s recently requested recognition for their fathers, following the government's decision to grant recognition to three marines who refused to obey orders during the independence war in Indonesia. Their fathers were convicted and imprisoned for refusing to fight, causing lasting hardship for them and their families. With a new request for recognition and the recent decision for the three marines, the children hope to finally achieve justice for their fathers.