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Sadak M. (19) sentenced to juvenile detention again for shooting at house in Amsterdam East

Lots of litter and glass after busy day at Marineterrein: Everyone needs to step it up a bit

Following a busy day at the Marineterrein in Amsterdam, cleaners collected large amounts of litter and glass left behind by visitors seeking cool water. Site manager Pieter van Dijk highlighted the sa...

Feelings of insecurity persist in Beverwijk city center: camera surveillance extended by two years

The municipality of Beverwijk has extended camera surveillance in its city center until 2028 to address persistent concerns regarding safety and public nuisance. In addition to the extension, three ca...

Amsterdam returns to court over Noorder IJplas wind turbines – but will give up if it fails this time

No needles, but light and sound: these are the latest techniques for more beautiful skin

Dr. Marguerite van Randwijck examines modern cosmetic techniques that use light and sound energy rather than needles to enhance skin appearance. This guide details how laser and energy-based treatment...

Irene de Bel on the fairy tale of inclusive education

Irene de Bel uses a metaphorical story about a triangle struggling to fit in among circles to illustrate the challenges of the Dutch inclusive education system, known as 'passend onderwijs.' The piece...

Vijlbrief's gamble: unions will eventually compromise

Minister Vijlbrief is postponing significant cuts to state pensions and unemployment benefits while maintaining that budget reductions remain inevitable. He is gambling on future compromises from labo...

20 km/h on Amsterdam bike paths soon? "That’s quite slow for a bike"

Starting in September, the City of Amsterdam will launch a pilot program limiting bicycle speeds to 20 km/h to improve traffic safety and reduce accidents. Traffic Alderman Melanie van der Horst noted...

From intern to owner of EP René: IJmuiden local René Berends celebrates anniversary at electronics store

René Berends is celebrating his 40th anniversary at the electronics store EP René, where he rose from the position of intern to owner. Throughout his career in the industry, the IJmuiden resident ha...

Haarlem residents revive 't Scheepje brewery: 'We make modern beer with a strong historical twist'

Paul Rutte and Lex Wertien are reviving the historic 17th-century brewery 't Scheepje in Haarlem at its original location on Houtmarkt 7. The duo plans to produce modern beers with a historical twist,...

COA seeks emergency asylum shelter in Beverwijk gardening area, municipality delays decision

The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) has proposed establishing an emergency shelter in the De Lunetten area of Beverwijk. However, the municipality has declined to make a decis...

High-profile Louvre heist to be made into a movie

French filmmaker Romain Gavras is set to direct a film about a notorious jewel heist that took place at the Louvre Museum. The production plans were reported by French media following the high-profile...

Zeeman closes dozens of stores and exits Portugal and Austria

The Dutch retailer Zeeman has announced plans to withdraw from the Portuguese and Austrian markets and close 51 stores across France, Spain, and Germany this year. The company stated in its annual rep...

Minor suspect in Jewish school threat released

A minor suspect has been released from custody but remains a suspect following a threatening phone call made to the Cheider Jewish school in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert. The threat led to the school's clo...

ANWB roadside assistance sees hundreds of extra breakdowns due to heat

The ANWB roadside assistance service reported approximately 4,300 vehicle breakdowns on Tuesday, which is about 800 more than usual for a typical Tuesday. This significant increase in incidents is bei...

Romanian scammers caught, ‘5000 euro’ jewelry worth almost nothing

Dutch police have arrested four Romanians suspected of operating a jewelry scam from a holiday park in Voorthuizen. The suspects allegedly targeted victims across multiple locations in the Netherlands...

Suspect in Amsterdam Jewish school threat released

A youth suspected of making a telephonic threat against the Cheider Jewish school in Amsterdam has been released from custody while remaining a suspect in the case. The incident occurs amid a rise in ...

High-mileage Henk Brugge knows what to expect as Telstar coach next season: 'The surprise is gone'

Henk Brugge has been appointed as the new head coach of the football club Telstar, describing the role as a dream come true. Despite living in Emmeloord and facing a long commute, the 48-year-old trai...

Dutch Parliament bickers over ‘inciting politicians’ after Loosdrecht, but political games are also at play

The Dutch House of Representatives is debating whether certain politicians' rhetoric incited asylum-related riots in Loosdrecht. This political conflict over accountability comes amid broader maneuver...

From the canals to the Arctic Circle: these Amsterdammers are doing it in 40 days

Siem Pontman and Antoni Zografos from Amsterdam will cycle 4,000 kilometers to the North Cape in Norway this summer. Their 40-day journey aims to raise awareness and funds for the charity Parkinson Ne...