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River Song in trouble near Fort Island IJmuiden

The pleasure craft River Song encountered difficulties near Forteiland IJmuiden early this afternoon. The vessel required assistance after getting into trouble in the waters near the island.

Long-term sick employees to miss out on €17,000: ‘We are going back in time’

Starting next year, employers in the Netherlands will no longer be compensated for severance payments to long-term sick employees, potentially costing workers an average of 17,000 euros. The labor uni...

Ton is still in his net-making workshop at seven: ‘This has been my thing my whole life’

Ton continues to run Klinkenberg Nettenmakerij, a family business established by his father in the port of IJmuiden in 1958. Originally one of seven such workshops in the area, it is now the last rema...

Zwaanstraat in Wijk aan Zee gains colorful meeting spot with Kletskop Café: ‘Come and chat’

Kletskop Café has officially opened on Zwaanstraat in Wijk aan Zee, led by owner Nikki van der Lem and manager Dianne Dobber. The new venue aims to serve as a vibrant community meeting spot offering ...

False bomb threats during tense elections in Armenia

Multiple polling stations in Armenia received false bomb threats during the country's tense elections, according to state media. The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that the threats were intende...

Wesley (20) from Lisserbroek is lonely, like many peers: "It feels like I don't exist"

Wesley Schakel from Lisserbroek shares his struggle with loneliness following an epilepsy diagnosis, reflecting a broader trend where 58% of young adults in the Kennemerland region report similar feel...

Celebrating 150 years of IJmuiden with art in living rooms and studios: ‘The ruggedness of IJmuiden is an important source of inspiration’

The fifth edition of the Velsen Art Route attracted hundreds of visitors to local studios and homes to celebrate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden. Participants explored various galleries and private ...

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How will Mark Rutte’s memory hold up during the upcoming COVID hearings?

The Dutch Parliamentary Inquiry Committee has begun eight weeks of hearings to examine the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic starting in 2020. Key figures are being questioned to identify...

One dead and several wounded in Israel shootings

At least one person was killed and five others were injured in a series of suspected shootings in central Israel near the West Bank. Israeli rescue services reported that the incidents occurred at mul...

Employers' leader wants more efficient social security to prevent budget cuts

Coen van Oostrom, chairman of the employers' federation VNO-NCW, suggests that social security in the Netherlands should be organized more efficiently to avoid potential budget cuts. During an appeara...

Rainbow flag flying less proudly: 'Was support ever truly authentic?'

Companies are increasingly scaling back their public support for the LGBTQI+ community during Pride month in response to a growing anti-woke movement. This trend of reducing visible corporate allyship...

Official opening of De Blokkendoos toy library’s new location in Hoofddorp: ‘Less space, but many positive reactions’

The toy library Speelotheek De Blokkendoos officially opened its new location in the Floriande district of Hoofddorp on Saturday. Moved from the city center to the local library, the facility continue...

Olympia Haarlem crowned first-half season winners after narrow victory

Olympia Haarlem secured the top position for the first half of the season following a narrow victory against their direct competitors, Sparks. The team clinched the lead in the seventh inning of the f...

Neighborhood accuses Haarlem of 'lies and cover-up' over rat infestation

Residents of Haarlem's Kleverpark neighborhood have taken the municipality to court over a persistent rat infestation and alleged lack of transparency regarding the sewer system's condition. While loc...

United/DAVO defeated in nerve-wracking final and relegated to fifth division. 'No one wants to play at that level'

United/DAVO has been relegated to the fifth division after suffering a narrow 3-4 loss to TOS-Actief in a tense playoff final. The defeat has led to uncertainty regarding the future of coach Serdal Su...

Visitors fill the square at Café Bartje until late during Santpoort Square Party

Residents and visitors gathered at the square near Café Bartje this weekend for the Santpoorts Pleinfeest. Despite changeable summer weather, the event saw a large turnout that lasted until late into...

Have you seen Genco, Zacky or Nala? These 15 pets are missing in Haarlem

Fifteen pets, including Genco, Zacky, and Nala, were reported missing in Haarlem over the past week. Local residents are being asked for assistance in locating the missing animals.

Ukraine reports drone attack on nuclear storage facility near Chernobyl

Ukrainian authorities reported that a Russian drone strike damaged a spent nuclear fuel storage facility at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. No fuel was being stored at the site during the attack, a...