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Sixteen Asian hornet queens already caught in Heemstede: 'I heard a loud buzzing in my kitchen'

Sixteen Asian hornet queens have been captured in Heemstede, including one discovered by a resident in her kitchen. Local efforts are focused on trapping these queens to prevent the invasive species f...

Spiritual father Bert Kisjes (86) steps down as chairman of ‘People’s Church’: ‘I saw my time disappear in meetings’

Bert Kisjes, the 86-year-old founder and chairman of the 'Mensenkerk' in Beverwijk, is stepping down from his role due to the burden of prolonged administrative meetings. The theologian and philosophe...

Lula to meet Trump in Washington on Thursday

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump in Washington this Thursday. A White House official stated that the two leaders will focus their discussions on ec...

Opinion: ‘Higher tourist tax in Amsterdam? Then they’ll just find a hotel in Zaandam, Diemen or Almere’

Ecologist sees smart potential for rooftop farming in Amsterdam: ‘What’s better than eating from your own roof?’

Amsterdam entrepreneur keeps Benelux’s largest picture framer in city center: ‘I didn't buy a frame shop, I bought an adventure’

Wild squid and huge pans of paella – Nazka owner opens Spanish restaurant in Amsterdam

D-Day for DigiD: Will the ID system remain in Dutch hands?

The Dutch government has extended its contract with Solvinity, the administrator of the DigiD identification system, despite a potential takeover of the firm by an American company. This move has spar...

Review: Saved Game is ruthlessly disruptive and Julia Ghysels is an actress who puts everything on the line

Gijsbert Hanekroot was the definitive pop photographer of the seventies

Rein Rog (79) has been a volunteer at sc Buitenveldert for 40 years: ‘This is my second home’

How children see the future of Amsterdam: ‘Totally unexpected creations emerge’

Trump announces temporary suspension of Project Freedom

President Donald Trump announced the temporary suspension of Project Freedom, a U.S. initiative launched to protect ships navigating the Iran-controlled Strait of Hormuz. The program had just begun on...

Tax system sometimes increases economic inequality between households

New research from the CPB indicates that the Dutch tax system is exacerbating economic inequality between households rather than reducing it. The findings show that wealthy households are increasingly...

Police clear anti-asylum center protesters from Apeldoorn roundabout

Police in Apeldoorn cleared a roundabout on Tuesday evening after protesters demonstrating against an emergency asylum seeker shelter threw fireworks at officers. No violence was reported during the p...

Royal couple closes May 5 concert with lively Latin music

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima attended the annual May 5th concert in Amsterdam, where they were seen dancing to Latin music performed by singer Rolf Sanchez. The event concluded with a selec...

Spain to receive cruise ship Hondius in the Canary Islands

Spain has agreed to receive the Dutch cruise ship Hondius in the Canary Islands for humanitarian reasons and in accordance with international law. The decision was announced by the Spanish Ministry of...

In pictures | How the Liberation Festivals unfolded in the Netherlands

Several Liberation Festivals across the Netherlands experienced high attendance on Tuesday, with some sites reaching full capacity. Festivals in Utrecht and Rotterdam were forced to temporarily close ...

Russian attacks cause fatalities in Ukraine

Russian attacks in several Ukrainian cities have resulted in numerous fatalities, including at least 12 deaths in Zaporizja and five in Kramatorsk. President Zelensky and regional governors confirmed ...

Iran denies attacks on UAE

Iran has denied involvement in recent attacks on the United Arab Emirates. However, the Iranian military warned of a destructive response should the Gulf state take any actions against Iran.