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.
Recent controversies in the United States have sparked suspicions about undisclosed government projects, stirring debates among the public.
The upcoming year of 2025 is set to bring new challenges and opportunities on the global stage. From geopolitical shifts to technological advancements, a wide range of topics will shape the agenda for the year ahead.
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.
Two men have been found dead in a remote forest in the state of Washington, USA, after allegedly searching for the mythical creature Bigfoot.
The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Iran and Russia, accusing them of attempting to interfere in the 2024 US elections. The sanctions target an affiliate of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and an organization linked to Russia's GRU.
Honderden mannen uitgewisseld tussen Rusland en Oekraïne, maar velen blijven in onzekerheid. Duizenden Oekraïners zuchten onder terreur in Poetins gevangenissen, volgens rapporten van mishandeling en marteling.
An Argentinian judge has ordered the arrest of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega for systematic human rights abuses, including murder and torture.
US appeals court upholds a jury's decision requiring former President Donald Trump to pay $5 million in a defamation lawsuit filed by E. Jean Carroll.
According to the German World Population Foundation (DSW), the world population has increased by 82 million compared to the previous year in 2024. The DSW stated that the world population could reach 10 billion in the 2080s.
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.
President Joe Biden announces a national day of mourning for the late Jimmy Carter.
Former US President Jimmy Carter, the Nobel Prize winner, has passed away at the age of 100. Carter, who served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981, is known for his efforts in diplomacy and his tenure as a peanut farmer before entering politics.
Donald Trump and Joe Biden express their condolences and admiration for the late former president Jimmy Carter, highlighting his statesmanship and dedication to serving others.
Disturbing footage of a prisoner being beaten to death by correctional officers in the US has shocked the nation. The inmate, Robert Brooks, passed away a day after the brutal assault at Marcy Correctional Facility in New York.
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his support for the H1-B visa program, which allows skilled immigrants to work in the United States.
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.
A light aircraft belonging to the Al Jazeera Air Sports Club has crashed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), resulting in the death of two people. The pilot and co-pilot on board the aircraft lost their lives in the accident.
Belgium will ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes from January 1st due to their negative effects on health and the environment, becoming the first EU country to take this step.
Former US President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100, according to the latest reports.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100 in his home in Plains, Georgia. Carter, known for his post-presidential humanitarian work, left a lasting legacy that surpassed his presidency.
Former US President Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100, according to reports from Reuters. Carter, who served as the 39th president of the United States for the Democratic Party, died at his home in Plains, Georgia.
President Joe Biden is reported to still believe that he could have defeated Donald Trump in the 2020 election and regrets his decision to withdraw from the race.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has rejected Donald Trump's plan for peace in Ukraine, stating the dissatisfaction of the Kremlin with the proposals.
Read the reconstruction of the death of Desi Bouterse on Telegraaf.nl: 'Silent agreement between Bouterse and Surinamese government'
Incoming president Donald Trump of the United States supports tech mogul Elon Musk, who wants to maintain a work visa for highly skilled migrants.
The political crisis in Georgia threatens to escalate further with the inauguration of the new president Micheil Kavelasjvili, while the incumbent president refuses to leave. Thousands of protesters took to the streets demanding new elections under international supervision.
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.
