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Court imposes lighter sentence than demanded for abuse of children being babysat
The Court of Appeal in Den Bosch has sentenced Peter S. and Nancy D. to prison terms of eight and fourteen years, respectively, for the sexual abuse of seven children they babysat in the Eindhoven are...

Apple wins lawsuit against Dutch seller: counterfeit AirPods must be removed
Apple has won a summary proceeding against the Dutch wholesaler TTP Concept in Style for selling counterfeit AirPods Pro. The court ruled that the company infringed on Apple's trademark rights and ord...

Carrie ten Napel replaces Özcan Akyol after conflict on Sterren op het Doek
Carrie ten Napel has been named the new host of the television show Sterren op het Doek, replacing Özcan Akyol after his conflict with Omroep MAX director Jan Slagter. The new episodes featuring Ten ...
Relief and concern in Amsterdam after asylum laws rejected: ‘Feels like a breather but the unease remains’

Wilders takes no responsibility for rejected asylum law
Geert Wilders has refused to take responsibility for the rejection of the asylum emergency measures law in the Dutch Senate. The bill's failure followed a shift in the PVV's position on a legislative ...

Significant damage in accident involving ambulance and two cars in Haarlem
On Tuesday afternoon, an ambulance and two cars were involved in a collision on the Amerikaweg in Haarlem. The accident resulted in significant vehicle damage, although no details on potential injurie...

Trump will not extend Iran truce, urges deal
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he will not extend the current truce with Iran, according to reports from CNBC. Instead, Trump aims to negotiate a new deal with the country in an effort to ...

Senate rejects former PVV minister Faber’s stricter asylum law and votes for another
The Dutch Senate has rejected a proposed law by former Minister Marjolein Faber that would have criminalized illegal residency in the Netherlands. However, the chamber successfully passed a two-status...

Stolen John Keats love letters returned to owner after 40 years
Eight love letters written by English poet John Keats between 1819 and 1820 have been returned to their rightful owner nearly forty years after they were stolen. The recovery follows a theft that occu...

Rijnland Water Board to invest more in clean water: ‘Europe mandates it, fortunately, because we need clean water’
The Rijnland Water Board is increasing its investment to improve surface water quality, driven by European regulations. Despite these additional funds, the board acknowledges that the water will still...

State Secretary for Education and Emancipation Judith Tielen visits Dalí College Heemskerk
State Secretary Judith Tielen visited Dalí College in Heemskerk to observe the impact of practical education on students' interest in technical careers. The visit highlights a government effort...

Ron Peters has been Telstar's club doctor for over 30 years: 'Players must feel safe with you'
Ron Peters reflects on his thirty-year career as the club doctor for Telstar, highlighting the club's rapid professionalization following their promotion. He notes that despite these changes, the team...
Cars play a decisive role in half of fatal motorcycle accidents
Fatal motorcycle accidents in the Netherlands consistently peak during the spring months, with approximately fifty deaths occurring each year. Most of these incidents are caused by car drivers failing...
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Brekelmans: D66 sought reasons to vote against asylum laws
VVD parliamentary leader Ruben Brekelmans expressed astonishment at D66's decision to vote against strict asylum laws in the Senate. He accused the party of intentionally seeking out reasons to oppose...

Former PVV member Markuszower accuses PVV of political theater
Former PVV parliamentarian Gidi Markuszower has criticized his former party, calling their actions "political theater" after the party's voting behavior in the Senate led to the failure of Minister Ma...

Dutch Safety Board: Mental health care can already be improved
The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) reports that individuals with severe mental illnesses often do not receive the care they need, despite the existing system having the capacity for improvement. The investi...

Rents to increase as of July 1
Starting July 1, 2026, many tenants will face an increase in their monthly rental prices. This change is expected to affect a significant portion of the rental market.
Ziggo Dome reprimands Louis Tomlinson after singer smokes joint on stage
Singer Louis Tomlinson was reprimanded by the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam after smoking a joint on stage during his concert on Monday night. The venue confirmed that the act violated their official regula...