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The front page of De Standaard features a mix of international and domestic news. Key international stories focus on German politics and the conflict in Ukraine. Domestic news includes a story from the Netherlands about dementia care and a Belgian event, Autovrije Zondag. There's also a report on…
An AfD specialist discusses the far-right party's electoral potential in Germany, urging more attention to the emotions of their voters, following strong results in Saxony-Anhalt and anticipating similar success elsewhere.
Germany is heading for more elections after the far-right AfD's significant victory in Saxony-Anhalt, with the party aiming to win more votes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, while a radical left candidate might take power in Berlin, putting Chancellor Merz's position at risk.
Dutch care homes are drastically changing their approach to dementia wards, opting to leave doors open for residents, even the main entrance, accepting the associated risks to ensure freedom of movement.
During a concert in Philadelphia, Ed Sheeran addressed the controversy surrounding the cancellation of Macklemore's opening act due to pro-Palestinian statements, describing the events of October 7th in Israel as 'terrible' and the ongoing situation in Gaza as 'catastrophic and unjustified'.
De Standaard explores the good life city by city through conversations with residents. This week's focus is Margate, a neglected British art city that has reinvented itself.
Live updates on the latest developments in the Middle East.
Following initiatives in Hasselt and Genk, over 70 more cities and municipalities will participate in Car-Free Sunday this weekend, with the article highlighting the best events for cyclists and pedestrians.
Live updates on the war in Ukraine, including NATO's preparedness for potential Russian escalation and reports of hundreds of drones attacking the Moscow region.
