Former Russian militia commander Igor Girkin lost his appeal against his prison sentence on Wednesday. He was sentenced to four years in prison in January for 'extremism.' Girkin had criticized President Vladimir Putin and complained about the effectiveness of the Russian military in Ukraine.
Three suspects are facing trial for throwing two men into the Amstel River in Amsterdam, near the gay nightlife area, with one of them facing a 22-month prison sentence. The victims were saved thanks to the heroic actions of bystanders forming a human chain.
Greek authorities suspect that the female suspect of the apartment explosion in Athens has fled to the Netherlands. The case involves a group of individuals with connections dating back to their time at the Polytechnic University.
Chinese company Lingkong Tianxing Technology has successfully completed test flights of their supersonic aircraft prototype, aiming to have the first commercial flight in 2027.
The mother of Santiago, a premature baby who was kidnapped by his parents on October 21st from a maternity clinic in Seine-Saint-Denis, will be extradited to France next week.
German police have counted 13 percent fewer illegal border crossings in the first weeks since the introduction of permanent border controls. Some borders have been subject to random checks for a while, but since September 16, controls have been in place at all neighboring countries.
European countries are ramping up preparations for a potential war scenario with Russia, focusing on defense measures, intelligence services, and emergency kits. Finland's readiness stands out, with a high number of reservists and shelters.
The Russian tanks are running low amid the war against Ukraine, leading to concerns about when a critical point will be reached. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant losses for Russia, impacting both troops and military equipment.
The European Court of Auditors has raised concerns about inadequate supervision of relaxed state aid rules, which could undermine the internal market.
The Dutch Bar Association (NOvA) expresses shock over another explosion at a law firm.
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) has issued a code yellow warning for dense fog that may occur across the entire country. Visibility can be less than 200 meters, with the mist expected to gradually dissipate by late morning.
A new variant of mpox, clade Ib, has been reported in Germany for the first time, originating from African countries. The RKI confirmed the infection occurred abroad.
The entrance fee introduced for day-trippers to visit Venice has not led to a decrease in tourists, but rather an increase. City councilor Giovanni Andrea Martini revealed the disappointing results based on recent data.
A recent study by Oxford Economics reveals the significant impact of Shell in the Dutch economy, highlighting its job creation and tax contributions.
China has resumed its 'panda diplomacy' by sending two pandas to Washington, D.C. The pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, both three years old, are expected to improve diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The national action day for Giro555 has started at the Institute for Sound & Vision in Hilversum. Two students, one Jewish and one Palestinian, opened the Giro555 action center in the media museum.
Lutz Bachmann, the German frontman of the controversial Pegida group, announced his decision to quit after leading protests against migration and Muslims in Dresden, Germany for a decade.
The British Minister suggests a plan to administer waste injections for overweight unemployed individuals. Is this a good plan and what are the costs involved?
An American space probe is set to depart for Europa, one of about a hundred moons around the planet Jupiter on Monday in search of potential life.
In a surprising turn of events, N-VA emerged as the largest party in Antwerp, defeating the communist party PVDA. Read more on telegraaf.nl.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk calls for control over borders to ensure security and minimize illegal migration in Poland.
The Europa Clipper mission aims to search for signs of life on Jupiter's moon Europa, which is believed to have a vast ocean beneath its icy surface.
Since the coronavirus pandemic, the police have significantly seized more dogs that were neglected, abused, or showed aggressive behavior.
Costa Rica's increased control over its main seaport has disrupted the flow of cocaine to Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Doctors Without Borders has been forced to stop providing aid in the Zamzam refugee camp in the Darfur region of Sudan, leaving five thousand malnourished children without assistance.
Two Iraqis of Kurdish origin and two Greeks were charged in the case involving the transport of half a million XTC pills from the Netherlands to Greece.
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) reports a significant decline in the number of wild animals since 1970, with populations of mammals, fish, and reptiles decreasing by nearly three-quarters globally. What are the causes of this decline, what does it mean for humanity, and what can be done about it? Five questions.
The European Court of Auditors warns about the increasing trend of incorrect spending by the European Union for the third consecutive year.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán made a plea for tougher EU measures against illegal migration, prompting a strong response from EU official Ursula von der Leyen.
American John Hopfield and British Canadian Geoffrey Hinton have been awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Physics for their research on neural networks and learning machines.
