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Judge: Minister was not allowed to stop basic shelter for 16 people

A Rotterdam court ruled that former Asylum Minister Marjolein Faber wrongly attempted to terminate the basic shelter, known as the "bed-bath-bread" scheme, for 16 foreigners. While the court upheld th...

CCTV surveillance at Breedveld after arson, vandalism, and attacks on emergency workers

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the installation of camera surveillance at Breedveld in Amsterdam Noord following persistent nuisance and violence from local youths. Since late March, the ar...

Antique market organizer gloomy after court hearing: ’I don’t think I’m going to win this’

Alice de Nijs, organizer of the Haarlem antique markets, expressed pessimism following a legal hearing at the Raad van State regarding a dispute with the municipality. After the session, she stated he...

Merz proposes ‘light’ EU membership for Ukraine

German politician Friedrich Merz proposed an intermediate 'light' EU membership for Ukraine during an informal summit in Cyprus. This arrangement would allow Ukraine to participate in EU institution m...

Queen Máxima reacts to the death of Kops: 'Remarkable how strong she was'

Queen Máxima has paid tribute to 19-year-old influencer Jade Kops, who passed away on Friday morning after a battle with cancer. The Queen praised Kops for her openness and strength, while family and...

Brussels to further develop EU version of NATO Article 5

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU will further define Article 42.7, the bloc's mutual defense clause similar to NATO's Article 5. The decision follows an informa...

The novel Erosion shows that a broken friendship can be just as painful as a broken romantic relationship

Jetten: Spain is and remains a full member of NATO

Prime Minister Rob Jetten affirmed that Spain remains a full member of NATO following an EU summit in Cyprus. His remarks respond to leaked U.S. plans suggesting potential suspensions for certain alli...

Amsterdam North neighborhood faces rising youth nuisance

Mostly emergency seekers, status holders and students in Oldenhove, but Joyce Goverde captures the stories behind these stereotypical labels in new exhibition

Photographer Joyce Goverde is presenting a new exhibition that captures the personal stories of residents living in the Oldenhove temporary housing community before its scheduled demolition next year....

Mayor Halsema on King's Day: Record number of enforcement officers in the city

Amsterdam Mayor Halsema has announced a record deployment of 250 enforcement officers for King's Day to manage overcrowding and curb illegal alcohol and drug use. The city will enforce stricter regula...

Jade Anna caught with fake webshop review: ‘Jan’ gives five stars, but he doesn’t exist

Influencer Jade Anna van Vliet’s company has been caught posting a fake five-star review for a product before its official release. Although posting fake reviews is illegal, the brand has claimed th...

Brabant meat processor ordered to recall all products immediately

A meat processing company in Nuenen has been ordered to immediately recall all its products following a raid by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). The enforcement actio...

Ajax Women 'eager to shine' in the Klassieker this Sunday

The Ajax Women are set to face Feyenoord in 'de Klassieker' this Sunday at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, with approximately 11,000 fans expected to attend. Under new coach Anouk Bruil, the tea...

Going to a sex party together: A good idea or a relationship killer?

Erotic parties are growing in popularity, presenting both opportunities for couples to deepen their connection and risks of damaging their relationship. Sexologist Ceryl Janssen examines the factors t...

Amsterdam students start their own business: ‘We emailed almost every shoemaker in the city’

Students at the Hogeschool van Amsterdam are launching diverse startups, including sustainable sorbet and specialized insoles, as part of their Entrepreneurship minor. The program focuses on practical...

Haarlem components orbited the moon on Artemis II. 'Quite proud'

Components manufactured in Haarlem, including solar panel springs and shuttle connectors, were part of NASA's recent Artemis II mission around the moon. Local manufacturers expressed pride in contribu...

Brasserie Beeckestijn in Velsen-Zuid named third best wedding venue in North Holland: 'We put ourselves in the guest's shoes'

Brasserie Beeckestijn in Velsen-Zuid has been named the third-best wedding venue in North Holland. Owners Susanne and Michel received the honor after ten years of service, just before their planned re...

Bookman Frank (55) seeks successor for The ReadShop in Beverwijk: ‘If I want to do something else, now is the time’

Frank Valk, the 55-year-old owner of The ReadShop in Beverwijk, is seeking a successor to take over his bookstore. Valk has put the business up for sale to pursue a new career path, though the shop is...

D66 must change course in our ‘city-state’, says Jan-Kees Emmer: ‘More room for people’

Jan-Kees Emmer argues that the D66 party must lead a policy shift in the Netherlands to prioritize human needs over political deadlock. He highlights the contrast between the ongoing political theater...