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The Centro Latinoamericano de Orientación (C.L.O.) celebrated International Women’s Day in Eindhoven on Saturday, 7 March. Held at the Parktheater (Parktheater), the event brought...

Eindhoven has introduced a series of artistic manhole covers designed to look like golden medals. The unique covers celebrate the city's post-war history and feature QR codes that reveal the stories behind iconic local buildings.

TUI has repatriated 250 stranded tourists to Hanover after tensions in the Middle East disrupted air travel. The flights brought travellers from the United Arab Emirates back to Europe, while hundreds of Dutch passengers are still waiting to return home.

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema warns that hostility towards women is growing and becoming normalised in society. Speaking at an International Women’s Day conference, she called on women to unite and strengthen one another to resist sexism and intimidation.

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has postponed another repatriation flight from Oman, citing security concerns. Travellers affected by the delay are being supported by the Dutch embassy in Muscat while alternative arrangements are explored. The decision follows similar cancellations by other countries in the region.

Emirates has halted all flights to and from Dubai, just a day after announcing plans to resume services. KLM has also delayed its return to several Middle Eastern destinations due to the conflict in Iran. Both airlines say they are monitoring the situation closely as regional airspace remains restricted.

A new survey shows that more than one in six Dutch residents are considering not voting in the municipal elections due to a lack of trust in politics. Supporters of some parties, particularly the PVV and FVD, are more likely to feel this way, while voters in provinces such as South Holland express the highest levels of distrust. The findings highlight notable differences between political groups and regions.

Around 9,000 Dutch citizens in the Middle East have registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for emergency assistance as the Friday afternoon deadline for applications approaches. While the high number of submissions highlights widespread concern, officials clarified that this does not represent the exact number of people requiring repatriation, as some travellers have already departed independently or submitted duplicate forms. Assistance is strictly reserved for Dutch nationals and their family members who reside in the Netherlands; consequently, those living permanently in the region, such as in Dubai, are not eligible for government-led evacuation flights.