Two cars were involved in a collision in Velsen-Zuid on Friday evening. Although no injuries were reported, both vehicles sustained significant damage in the accident.
Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
The Dutch government has proposed a new law that prevents the automatic assignment of a father's surname when parents cannot agree on a name for their child. Instead, children will receive both parents' surnames in alphabetical order, a move intended to promote gender equality and address potential power imbalances in abusive relationships.
Akkerman has been crowned the winner of the 27th season of the Dutch quiz show De Slimste Mens after defeating Gortworst and Claudia de Breij in the final. The broadcast also included a poignant tribute to comedian and writer Paulien Cornelisse, who recently passed away at the age of 50.
A Dutch court has criticized the common practice where benefit recipients receive unexpected tax bills due to incorrect wage tax withholding by agencies like the UWV. The court is now urging lawmakers and agencies to reform these processes, arguing that administrative errors should be resolved between government bodies rather than at the expense of citizens.
A man was arrested at Amsterdam's airport after making a verbal bomb threat toward staff on a flight bound for Prague. This incident is part of a series of recent bomb threats against European flights, none of which have resulted in the discovery of explosives.
A court has ruled that the city of Amsterdam cannot increase the passenger tax for canal cruise boats to 2.50 euros, reinstating the former rate of 1.50 euros. The judge found that the proposed hike was unlawful because the city failed to justify the fee with direct benefits to the cruise operators and attempted to fund unrelated public programs.
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