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Evidence found for real 'Pirates of the Caribbean' near the Bahamas

Researchers have discovered shipwrecks off the coast of the Bahamas that were likely looted by pirates during the 18th century. Although the region was a well-known pirate haven at the time, this mark...

Marja Pruis wrote walking book about haunted Amsterdam-Noord: ‘Here you leave the city behind for a while’

Monumental housing block near Jan Evertsenstraat in Nieuw-West may lose status to allow for demolition

No machines, but a scythe: these volunteers help the municipality with green maintenance

Volunteers in Amsterdam have established the Zeiscollectief Amsterdam foundation to perform green maintenance using traditional scythes in areas inaccessible to heavy machinery. This eco-friendly meth...

One hundred homes instead of fifty at Heimanshof in Zandvoort-Noord: New coalition breaks old agreement

The new governing coalition in Zandvoort, consisting of OPZ, Jong Zandvoort, and VVD, has announced plans to build 100 new homes at the former Rückert riding school site instead of the previously agr...

Former professional footballer Danny Hesp guest of honor at football collectors' fair: 'As a boy I collected Panini stickers'

Former professional footballer Danny Hesp will be the guest of honor at a football collectors' fair held this Saturday at the Telstar stadium in Velsen-Zuid. Hesp, who was once considered for the Dutc...

How could the dispute over the swimming jetty at Borneokade in Amsterdam East escalate so much?

Heemskerk, Uitgeest, Velsen, Haarlem and Haarlemmermeer remind ministry of Dispersal Act enforcement: ‘This creates tension in municipalities that do deliver and undermines support for shelter’

Several Dutch municipalities, including Haarlem, are urging the national government to strictly enforce the Distribution Law against local authorities that fail to provide asylum seeker housing. They ...

Turkey extradites brother of Bolle Jos to the Netherlands

Turkey has extradited 50-year-old Harry L., the brother of the fugitive known as 'Bolle Jos,' to the Netherlands to face money laundering charges. The suspect was arrested upon arrival at Rotterdam Th...

Jaap de Hoop Scheffer on the ‘Rutte method’: how far can he go to keep Trump on board?

Former NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer warns that Vladimir Putin could take unpredictable actions as Russia loses ground in Ukraine. The discussion also addresses how Dutch Prime Minister...

Opinions divided on Míchel joining Ajax: "We just need to play better"

Ajax has reached a two-year agreement with Spanish coach Míchel to lead the team, sparking mixed reactions among fans. While some supporters express concern over his track record, others emphasize th...

'What would you rather have: spots or cancer?' beautician asked Aisha Dutrieux

Aisha Dutrieux shares an anecdote about a provocative encounter with a new skin therapist who asked whether she would prefer to have skin spots or cancer. The article reflects on the different social ...

Amsterdam cancels 82,900 parking fines: majority waived after appeal

The city of Amsterdam canceled over 82,900 parking fines last year after more than 65% of filed objections were declared well-founded. While approximately 19% of the waivers were due to municipal erro...

Donald Pols stumbles over pro-apartheid past. 'This man wasn't just a little wrong, he was truly wrong'

Donald Pols, the former director of Milieudefensie, has been dismissed from his position at Tata Steel after reports surfaced regarding his past. Investigations revealed that Pols served as the chairm...

19th-century wine hidden by Nazi supporters in Czech castle on display

Over one hundred bottles of restored 19th-century wine are now on display at a castle in the Czech Republic. These bottles were discovered in the 1980s after being hidden by the castle's former owners...

Alkmaar suspect (44) in armed shopliftings dies in custody

A 44-year-old suspect from Alkmaar has died of natural causes while in detention. The man was being held in connection with two armed shopliftings involving a knife that occurred in Haarlem and Hoofdd...

Queen Máxima unable to play football with actor Bas Muijs due to injury

Queen Máxima was unable to participate in a football match with actor Bas Muijs during the launch of the "De Onzichtbare Blessure" program on Tuesday. The Queen declined the invitation due to an inju...

Castricum's 2026 budget turns out negative after all: 2.3 million in the red

The municipality of Castricum anticipates a preliminary budget deficit of 2.3 million euros for 2026, reversing earlier positive financial forecasts. These figures were presented in the framework note...

Dutch Ministry of Defense to phase out software from controversial company Palantir within two years

The Dutch Ministry of Defense plans to stop using software from the American technology company Palantir within the next two years. State Secretary Derk Boswijk stated that the government aims to tran...

Viva! Care Group receives silver sustainability certificate: 'We are an example for the sector'

Viva! Zorggroep has been awarded a silver certificate from Milieuthermometer Zorg for its commitment to sustainability. This certification recognizes the healthcare organization's environmental effort...