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Star chef Nick Bril speaks about accident in documentary: 'Worthless years'

In the documentary Rauw, star chef Nick Bril speaks publicly for the first time about the 2024 accident he caused that left his sous-chef, Joe Claridge, with life-altering injuries. Bril reflects on t...

Kanye cannot be kept away, but cabinet will monitor concert closely for antisemitism

The Dutch government announced it has no legal means to deny rapper Kanye West entry to the country for his scheduled concerts on June 6 and 8. State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen stated that authorit...

Football coach sentenced to 5 years for filming in locker rooms

A court in Middelburg has sentenced a 40-year-old football coach from Vlissingen to five years in prison for secretly filming more than 500 young boys in locker rooms over several years. The defendant...

Fundraisers wanted for Harbor Area Stray Cat Foundation

The Stichting Zwerfkatten Havengebied IJmuiden is seeking volunteers for its donation collection drive taking place between June 7 and 13 in the municipality of Velsen. The foundation, which cares for...

Discover the story behind Haarlem's ‘Woman in the Resistance’ artwork on TV tonight

The TV program 'Kunst in het wild' will explore the history and public reception of the 'Vrouw in het Verzet' artwork in Haarlem. The episode investigates the creative intent behind the monument and w...

Shop closed after assault and illegal vapes

Mayor Jos Wienen closed a shop on Generaal Cronjéstraat in Haarlem for three months following an inspection in late May. Authorities discovered over 500 illegal vapes, hard liquor, and an undocumente...

Onder de Pannen: rent out a room and help a Haarlem resident

The 'Onder de Pannen' initiative in Haarlem encourages residents to rent out spare rooms to individuals facing economic homelessness due to issues like job loss or divorce. Participants receive monthl...

Six Amsterdam residents arrested for laundering at least €38 million; suspect injured by chainsaw during raid

Mayor closes building due to illegal gambling

Mayor Jos Wienen ordered the six-month closure of a business premises on Hendrik Figeeweg in Haarlem on June 2, 2026, after a police raid uncovered illegal high-stakes poker games and drugs. The inspe...

Driver hits house in Heemskerk, three vehicles damaged

A female driver crashed into a house on the Vroegeling in Heemskerk on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in damage to three vehicles. Paramedics treated the driver at the scene following the collision.

Prosecution seeks four life sentences in Marengo murder trial appeal

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded life sentences for four suspects during the appeal of the high-profile Marengo trial. The case involves six underworld murders and various other crimi...

Four life sentences demanded in Marengo trial appeal

Israel and Hezbollah continue attacks despite Trump's ceasefire

Israel and Hezbollah have continued their mutual attacks despite an announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a temporary, conditional ceasefire. Both sides have persisted with military ac...

Turkey expects Trump at NATO summit in Ankara

U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly plans to attend the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, according to host country Turkey. Turkish officials stated that Trump has indicated his intention to particip...

Vrij!, PRO, VVD and D66 choose symbolic location for presentation of coalition agreement ‘Beverwijk in Balance’

The political parties Vrij!, PRO, VVD, and D66 will present their 2026-2030 coalition agreement, titled 'Beverwijk in Balans,' this Friday. The event is scheduled for 5:00 PM at the Sportfondsenbad in...

Velsen-based company scores high in AI processes and ranks in the global top 500

WorldEmp, a company based in Velsen, has been recognized as one of the top 500 organizations globally for its excellence in AI management. The ranking highlights the firm's effective integration of ar...

Air traffic in Belgium halted for next few hours due to employee unrest

Air traffic to and from Belgium is suspended between 2:00 PM and 9:00 PM due to employee unrest at the air traffic controller Skeyes. This disruption, confirmed by Eurocontrol, affects all flights wit...

Arrests at demonstrations in Vriezenveen and Wijk bij Duurstede

Police arrested three people on Monday evening during protests against the arrival of asylum seekers in Vriezenveen and Wijk bij Duurstede. The arrests occurred after the demonstrations escalated, wit...

Strange but true: fish DNA helps fight wrinkles

Doctor Marguerite van Randwijck explores the use of polynucleotides, derived from fish DNA, as a cosmetic treatment for wrinkles. The article explains the mechanics and risks of the procedure as part ...

Good news for young people in Beverwijk, Heemskerk and Wijk aan Zee: free IJmond Noord Library membership now until age 24

Bibliotheek IJmond Noord has extended free library memberships to young people up to the age of 24 in Beverwijk, Heemskerk, and Wijk aan Zee. Previously, the free membership was only available for tho...