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Picking strawberries on Strawberry Day: 'We're going to eat them all'

On 'Strawberry Day,' schoolchildren in Beverwijk participated in strawberry picking to learn about the region's history as a fruit cultivation and auction hub. The event aimed to teach children about ...

Van Vessem bakery in Kleverpark fully restored to original 1907 style

Bakery van Vessem has restored its original shop in the Kleverpark neighborhood to its historic 1907 style. The renovation marks a return to the roots of the nearly 120-year-old family business where ...

Beverwijk woman gets lower sentence for shining laser at police helicopter in attempt to contact aliens

A 55-year-old woman from Beverwijk received a reduced sentence on appeal for shining a laser pointer at a police helicopter. She claimed her actions were an attempt to establish contact with extraterr...

Velsen municipality miscalculates phone outages due to small Excel error

The municipality of Velsen incorrectly reported a phone outage of over 25 days instead of just three due to a calculation error in an Excel file. Telecom provider Vodafone flagged the mistake after no...

Floris Galjaard (21) profits from VanMoof's collapse: 'I thought, there’s a business in that'

Twenty-one-year-old Floris Galjaard from Driehuis has turned a hobby into a successful business by refurbishing and reselling hundreds of VanMoof e-bikes. His company capitalizes on the manufacturer's...

70,000 fans relieved: controversial rapper Kanye West allowed to perform in Arnhem

A Dutch court has rejected a request from a Jewish interest organization to declare Kanye West an undesirable person, allowing his scheduled performance in Arnhem to proceed. The ruling ensures that t...

Rutger & Thomas on relationship in the spotlight: 'Helping young people be themselves'

The popular YouTube couple Rutger and Thomas are gaining widespread recognition across the Netherlands for their children's books and media projects. Following the release of five books, they are laun...

Haarlem must house 283 more status holders this year

The municipality of Haarlem must provide housing for an additional 283 status holders by the end of this year, according to new figures from the Dutch government. Since the beginning of 2024, 91 refug...

Chemical company Dow cuts more than 600 jobs in the Netherlands

Chemical company Dow has announced it will cut 605 jobs within its Dutch operations. The move is part of a global restructuring effort that involves a total reduction of 4,500 positions worldwide.

Standing on its own feet is a necessity for Europe, but it costs a lot of money

Europe aims to reduce its technological dependency on the United States and China to mitigate vulnerability to external political shifts. Although establishing autonomy is viewed as a strategic necess...

Pure nostalgia: 5 historic shops in Haarlem

The city center of Haarlem is home to several historic shops that have been family-run for over a century. This article highlights five of these authentic businesses where visitors can experience loca...

Suspect in car accident involving Leontine Ruiters and Jada Borsato was driving under the influence

Spanish police have confirmed that the driver involved in a car accident with Leontine Ruiters and Jada Borsato on Ibiza was driving under the influence of alcohol. The suspect was also reportedly ope...

Condition of bridges in Velsen is good, only Juliana Bridge needs replacement

While a third of Dutch municipalities struggle with bridge maintenance backlogs, the situation in Velsen is reportedly good. Only the Julianabrug requires replacement, a project that has already been ...

What lessons is Zandvoort learning from a tumultuous Pentecost weekend? Calls for more measures grow louder

During the Pentecost weekend in Zandvoort, groups of troublemakers caused significant unrest, vandalism, and threats along the beach and boulevard. The disturbances forced two beach pavilions to close...

Political reporter Tim Wagemakers on the coalition agreement: ‘Car owners will pay more’

Video unmasks attackers who broke man's jaw on King's Day as he defended his girlfriend

Two men have been identified following a violent assault on King's Day in Amsterdam that left a victim with a broken jaw. The suspects, a 27-year-old from Amsterdam and a 25-year-old from Uitgeest, we...

Twice as many hay fever symptoms as last week due to heat

Recent warm weather in the Netherlands has caused a significant spike in hay fever complaints, reaching the highest levels recorded so far this year. According to the NIVEL research institute, the num...

Suspects in King's Day assault identified; victim's jaw broken in three places

Stroke strikes 42,000 Dutch people per year: how it occurs and how to recognize it

Approximately 42,000 people in the Netherlands suffer a stroke annually, a condition recently highlighted by former speed skater Erben Wennemars' own health scare. The report explains what happens in ...

Six weeks in prison for Ajax fans who threw stones and bottles at police in Volendam

Two Ajax supporters were sentenced to six weeks in prison, with four weeks suspended, for attacking police officers with stones and bottles following a match in Volendam. The court also ordered the me...