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Fire in vacant house in Haarlem

A fire broke out in a vacant house undergoing renovation on Nachtegaalstraat in Haarlem after construction materials reportedly caught fire. The fire department successfully extinguished the blaze, an...

Amsterdam business owners concerned about safety in the city: ‘Never seen it this bad’

Will the Rijksmuseum’s iconic girl in blue be reunited with her parents? ‘They must belong together’

Daan Wijnants (VVD) wants higher littering fines, including for deposit hunters: "I don't feel sorry for them at all"

VVD leader Daan Wijnants has proposed stricter measures and higher fines to combat Amsterdam's waste problem ahead of the municipal elections. He specifically called for a 250 euro fine for deposit hu...

Safety major concern for downtown business owners: "Female colleagues afraid to walk the streets at night"

The annual Amsterdam City Index reveals that safety in the city center has reached a record low, with entrepreneurs reporting increased aggression, vandalism, and shoplifting. Business owners also exp...

New Ajax coach still believes in second place: ‘This club must look up and not down’

Óscar García has been appointed as the new head coach of Ajax, succeeding the dismissed Fred Grim. The 52-year-old Spaniard expressed confidence in his ability to improve the team's performance and ...

Emad (42) reluctantly puts Pizzeria Sorrento in IJmuiden up for sale: 'I hope the buyer comes tomorrow, not today'

Emad Sorrento, 42, has put his IJmuiden-based pizzeria up for sale due to concerns regarding his health and family responsibilities. Although he is reluctant to part with the business, he acknowledges...

Tineke Abma shows the beauty of old age at Museum of the Mind: ‘Aging is not an end point, it offers unique opportunities’

A new exhibition curated by Professor Tineke Abma at the Museum van de Geest offers a positive perspective on aging, challenging the common narrative of physical decline. The showcase explores how soc...

Ali B will not be on camera during sex crimes appeal

Rapper Ali B will not be filmed during his appeal hearing later this month as he has not given permission for cameras in the courtroom. The legal proceedings concern his appeal against a prison senten...

Just don't bring it into the house

A parent reflects on the persistent presence of soda and candy vending machines in schools after seeing them at their son's high school. They note that such machines have been considered a normal part...

Suspect in Goudswaard rapes is homeless man from Hoeksche Waard

A 29-year-old homeless man from Hoeksche Waard has been identified as the suspect in a double rape case in Goudswaard, South Holland. Authorities report that while the suspect is a resident of Hoeksch...

'China wants to erase us': Tibetans claim their land with an ancient world map

Dutch Tibetans unveiled an ancient European world map showing Tibet during a demonstration at Amsterdam's Dam Square on March 10. The protest aimed to counter Chinese efforts to erase Tibet's history ...

Day of the Bereaved at IJmuiden library: Reflecting on grief and resilience

The Nabestaandenzorg foundation and the IJmuiden library will host the Day of the Bereaved on March 21. The event aims to provide a space for individuals to reflect on grief and resilience.

indebuurt is looking for Haarlemmers who moved abroad

The local news platform indebuurt is searching for former Haarlem residents who have moved abroad to share their stories of adventure. They are calling for people who left the city for a new life in a...

Castricum local Ed ashamed of his low-income pass: 'Here comes another pauper'

81-year-old Ed Kaandorp from Castricum is refusing to use the new 'Castricumpas,' a discount card for low-income residents, due to the perceived social stigma of poverty. He expresses frustration that...

18-year-old narrowly survives stabbing near Dam Square: police arrived just in time

Actor, musician and presenter IJf Blokker dies at 95

Dutch actor, musician, and television presenter IJf Blokker has passed away at the age of 95. His death was reported on Tuesday morning by the local broadcaster Noordkop247 from Den Helder.

BBB switches to Meloni’s more right-wing group in European Parliament

The Dutch party BBB is moving its affiliation in the European Parliament from the center-right EPP to the more right-wing European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group. This group includes Italian...

Significantly higher sentences demanded for motorcycle gang members over Heemskerk stabbing after TikTok feud; most seriously injured victim still unable to work

The Public Prosecution Service has demanded eight-year prison sentences for two German motorcycle gang members involved in a 2021 stabbing in Heemskerk. The attack, triggered by a TikTok dispute, resu...

Tile mural from old library for Uitgeest Reading Room's 10th anniversary

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of LeesLokaal Uitgeest, Alderman Jan Schouten presented a special tile tableau from the town's former library. The community-led reading space was established by loca...

Dutch Parliament wants target for reducing healthcare fraud

The Dutch Parliament is pushing for a target to reduce healthcare fraud by at least 1 percent by 2027, which would save approximately 100 million euros. While the Public Prosecution Service estimates ...

An 8,600 euro deposit? How to avoid being scammed by a landlord

Fishermen: Stop demonizing the fishing industry

The national action day 'Save the Countryside' in Barneveld received significant media and public attention on Saturday. Skipper Dirk Kraak supported the event, urging an end to the demonization of th...

D66 and CDA unhappy with maternity leave cuts

Dutch government parties D66 and CDA have expressed concern after realizing that planned benefit cuts will also reduce payments for women on maternity leave. D66 floor leader Jan Paternotte stated tha...

No trains between Sloterdijk and Schiphol due to three switch failures

Train services between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Schiphol Airport are suspended until Tuesday evening due to technical issues. ProRail discovered similar problems with three different switches during a...

No trains between Sloterdijk and Schiphol due to three switch failures

Train services between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Schiphol Airport are suspended until Tuesday evening following the discovery of technical issues with three railway switches. ProRail identified the mal...

Searching for one morally upright person in the Zuidas in the play ‘Incorruptible on the Zuidas’

A'DAM Tower celebrates 10th anniversary with a week of festivities (tickets cost 10 euros)

The A’dam Toren in Amsterdam-Noord is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a five-day mini-festival from May 13 to May 17. The event will span the entire tower from the basement to the roof, with t...

National override of local steel slag bans? GroenLinks and PvdD seek clarification from Minister Karremans

Dutch MP Ani Zalinyan has submitted questions to Minister Vincent Karremans regarding new national regulations that could override local bans on the use of steel slag. The inquiry addresses concerns o...

When every drop of fuel counts: how to get more mileage from a full tank

Rising fuel prices caused by conflict in the Middle East and stable tax rates are forcing Dutch drivers to adopt more efficient driving habits. Experts suggest strategic refueling and utilizing the tr...