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Renewed concerns over Lokhorsterduin social housing: 'Are those prices correct?'
Political parties in Bloemendaal have raised concerns regarding the progress and high rental prices of planned social housing at Park Lokhorsterduin in Bennebroek. PRO Bloemendaal and Hart voor Bloeme...
Rianne Moerdijk takes up boxing. ‘You must be prepared to take a punch,’ says the IJmuiden native about her journey to the ring
Rianne Moerdijk from IJmuiden is preparing for the IJmond Business Boxing event held next week at Sporthal Zeewijk. Despite sustaining minor injuries during her intense training, she remains committed...
Trump again demands billions from American business newspaper
Former President Donald Trump is suing the Wall Street Journal for at least $10 billion in damages over its reporting. The lawsuit stems from the newspaper's coverage regarding Trump's past ties to se...
Deaths in Kenya boarding school fire
A fire in a dormitory at a Kenyan boarding school has resulted in the deaths of approximately 15 students. Local police report that an unknown number of others were also injured in the blaze.
Hamer wants better oversight of investigations into transgressive behavior
Mariëtte Hamer, the Dutch government commissioner for sexual misconduct, is calling for the creation of a new organization to oversee investigations into inappropriate behavior. She argues that curre...
Arno Dijkstra hat-trick leads HBC past Flevo Boys in first step toward promotion to the Third Division
Arno Dijkstra scored a hattrick to lead HBC to a 3-1 home victory over Flevo Boys in the first step of their promotion playoffs to the third division. The win provides a strong start for coach Jasper ...
Italians outraged over new electric Ferrari: 'Destroys legend'
Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric sports car, sparking outrage among some Italians and former company executives who fear the move undermines the brand's heritage. Critics argue that trans...
Hundreds of gold bars found in former CIA official's home
A former CIA official has been arrested after 303 gold bars, worth over $40 million, were discovered in his home. The official is accused of taking the gold from his workplace, according to reports fr...
Lisa Kraak new director of Cultuurhuis Heemskerk
Lisa Kraak has been appointed as the new director of Cultuurhuis Heemskerk, effective June 1st. She succeeds Mirjam du Cloo, who is stepping down after ten years to become the director of Hart Haarlem...
Bits of Freedom files complaint with regulator over period-tracking app
The privacy organization Bits of Freedom has filed a formal complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority against the period tracking app Flo. The group alleges that the app violates user privacy...
TikTok shopping coming soon, but Consumentenbond is critical
TikTok is launching TikTok Shop in the Netherlands on June 15, allowing users to purchase products directly through the app's videos. The Dutch Consumer Association (Consumentenbond) has expressed con...
End of war out of sight: oil prices rise again after new US and Iran attacks
Oil prices increased significantly on Thursday morning following new military attacks between the United States and Iran. These escalations, which included a strike on a U.S. airbase, have further dim...
Free documentary on contract labor
De Balie in Amsterdam is hosting a free documentary screening on Friday, June 5, focusing on the history of indentured labor during the colonial era. The event aims to raise awareness about this relat...
Eight in ten patients experience side effects from radiation therapy
A survey of over 3,800 patients reveals that more than 80% of individuals receiving radiation therapy experience side effects, with fatigue being the most common complaint. While over half of the part...
June microchipping month: get your cat microchipped and registered for free
During the month of June, cat owners in Amsterdam can have their pets chipped and registered for free. This initiative aims to reduce the number of lost animals and ensure they can be returned to thei...
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Fire service, municipalities and VNG call on government to revise building regulations
Dutch municipalities, provinces, and the fire department are calling on the national government to modernize building regulations to keep pace with social and technological changes. A study by TNO rev...
Why does my name Haroon sound so strange?
Haroon Ali recounts an experience at a yoga studio where a receptionist struggled to understand and find his name in the system despite clear articulation. The anecdote illustrates the frequent fricti...
Emily in Paris actor Pierre Deny dies at 69
French actor Pierre Deny, best known for his role in the Netflix series 'Emily in Paris', has passed away at the age of 69. He died following a battle with the progressive neuromuscular disease ALS.