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President Trump urges NATO allies to increase defense spending to 5 percent of GDP, up from the current 2 percent standard.

Tibetan organizations in the Netherlands express worry about the earthquake in southern Tibet and its consequences.

The United Kingdom has implemented a new digital registration system for travelers who do not require a visa to enter the country.

British trains faced cancellations as union directives prohibit train drivers from walking on snowy platforms, causing inconvenience to passengers.

Learn about the polar vortex phenomenon, its impact in the US, and the possibility of it affecting the Netherlands.

Pro-Russian nationalists in Austria have been given the green light by the head of state to form a new government after the sudden resignation of the conservative government leader caused a political crisis in the Alpine country.

Germany is considering sending back Syrian refugees who do not have a job and do not speak German, according to German Ministers Nancy Faeser and Annalena Baerbock.

Recent studies reveal that 13 major ports, which handle the majority of global oil exports, are under threat of submersion due to rising sea levels.

The funeral of Desi Bouterse, a controversial figure in Surinamese history, is taking place in Paramaribo with livestream options available in Amsterdam-Zuidoost.

Bulgaria and Romania have officially become part of the Schengen area, allowing visa-free travel, following a decision by the EU Council. This decision, ratified on December 12, 2024, marks an important milestone for the two countries.

As the Netherlands enters 2025, violent incidents occurred with many people being detained. Firework attacks and fires were reported in Amsterdam and Poelenburg districts during New Year's celebrations.

Asian countries celebrated the new year of 2025 with impressive fireworks and light shows. Find out how different countries marked the beginning of the year.

Despite not being allowed to be registered in Flanders, Tesla's Cybertruck is already roaming around Limburg in the Netherlands.

Swedish pick-and-mix candy has become a global sensation in 2024, thanks to TikTok, leading to shortages in Sweden itself.

A passenger plane bound from Norway to the Netherlands skidded off the runway during an emergency landing. Fortunately, all 176 passengers and 6 crew members onboard remained unharmed.

Former president and military leader Desi Bouterse will not receive a state funeral in Suriname, announced the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The decision was made to keep calm despite the emotional atmosphere in the society.

Azerbaijan Airlines cancels flights to seven Russian cities following the crash of one of its planes in Kazakhstan. The incident has raised suspicions of accidental downing by Russian air defense forces.

A bus accident in Norway has led to the death of at least three people and left several others critically injured. The bus, carrying passengers from eight different countries, slid down a hill and partially landed in a lake due to bad weather conditions.

Social media is abuzz with speculations about the true identity of Taleb Al Abdulmohsen, the perpetrator of the attack on the Christmas market in Maagdenburg. What should we believe?

The return of Trump to the White House has accelerated negotiations for a peace deal in Ukraine, with European leaders now fighting for a seat at the negotiation table.

Els van Doesburg, a Dutch-born politician, might take over as the mayor of Antwerp if Bart De Wever becomes the Belgian Prime Minister. Van Doesburg is known for her conservative views and strong opinions on various social issues.

American politician Nancy Pelosi has undergone hip surgery following a fall in Luxembourg while attending a memorial event for the Battle of the Bulge during World War II.

A deadly migrant route has claimed the lives of six individuals aboard fishing boats heading to the Canary Islands.

Several individuals, including actors and a football player, have sought refuge in Russia for various reasons and under different circumstances.

A Syrian activist, who had previously sought asylum in the Netherlands, was found dead in the notorious Sednaya prison in Damascus. His unexpected return to Syria did not end well.

Exploring the controversy surrounding 'ghost guns' and the use of homemade firearms in the United States and beyond.

A Chinese man suspected of the murder of a heavily pregnant woman in Haarlem in 2004 has been placed on Europol's Most Wanted list. The suspect, Jian Xia, is believed to be living in Spain under an alias.

Sixteen EU countries have asked the European Commission to come up with a new proposal in the coming months for taxing tobacco products in the EU, including electronic cigarettes and vapes.

World leaders gather under heavy security for the reopening of Notre-Dame in Paris, five years after a devastating fire destroyed the iconic cathedral.

Syrian jihadists have reportedly captured the city of Daraa in the southern part of the country, following a deal with the army of President Bashar al-Assad.