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Large fire on roof of houses on Willem de Zwijgerlaan, many fire engines present

A large fire broke out on the roof of an apartment building on Willem de Zwijgerlaan in Amsterdam on Monday morning. Numerous fire trucks responded to the scene after reports began coming in around 9:...

Michiel Huisman lands detective role in American series

Dutch actor Michiel Huisman has been cast as a detective in the upcoming NBC series 'What the Dead Know.' He will star alongside 'Orange Is the New Black' actress Taylor Schilling in the American prod...

More and more people starting cooking or baking services from their own kitchens

Inspired by social media and television shows like Heel Holland Bakt, an increasing number of people are starting food businesses from their home kitchens. However, authorities warn that 90% of these ...

Uitgeest Tolpad nearly finished, Heemskerk section must wait until 2028

The construction of a safer Tolpad connecting Uitgeest and Heemskerk is nearing completion, with the new bicycle path finished and the footpath expected to be ready within days. While the Uitgeest por...

These are the top amateur football scorers from the Haarlem region

This article provides an overview of the leading goalscorers in amateur football within the Haarlem region. It highlights the top-performing players currently active in local regional competitions.

Top layer benefits most from mega-profits: ‘A trick to earn even more’

Fewer employees in the Netherlands are participating in company share programs, which could have served as a valuable pension supplement. This trend is driven by decreasing incentives, resulting in on...

Toos & Henk - March 10

Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through his 'Toos & Henk' comic strips. The illustrations are published daily from Monday to Saturday.

60-year-old driver arrested for DUI after collision and attempt to flee in Leiden [update]

A 60-year-old man from Heemstede was arrested in Leiden on Tuesday morning after crashing his car into a lamp post while under the influence. The driver attempted to flee the scene following the colli...

Situation at metro stations during Ajax-Benfica uncontrollable and unsafe according to GVB staff

GVB employees reported that the situation at Amsterdam metro stations during high-risk football matches, such as Ajax against Benfica, was unsafe and uncontrollable due to extreme overcrowding. Intern...

Rembrandt thought marksman Frans Banninck Cocq was a ‘scoundrel’ and a ‘prick’

Twelve-car pile-up on A1, long traffic jam towards the city

Twelve vehicles were involved in a chain-reaction collision on the A1 motorway at the Watergraafsmeer junction near Amsterdam. The accident caused significant traffic congestion, with most lanes close...

Recommended diesel price tops 2.50 euros per liter for the first time

The average recommended diesel price in the Netherlands has surpassed 2.50 euros per liter for the first time. This price surge, which also affects gasoline, is attributed to the ongoing conflict in t...

How the expat debate went: ‘You are just as much an Amsterdammer as we are!’

Food and non-alcoholic beverages lower inflation, tickets more expensive

In February, inflation in the Netherlands remained stable at 2.4% compared to the previous year, matching January's figures. According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), while food and non-alcoholic bev...

Even Betondorp cannot escape housing market madness: 3 million euro home

A former school building in the Amsterdam neighborhood of Betondorp is for sale for nearly 3 million euros, reflecting the extreme price increases in the city's housing market. The 327-square-meter pr...

Two brothers caught with 35 cobras and two nitrates in bedrooms at parents’ home. ‘We take this very seriously,’ says judge

Two brothers from Heerhugowaard were brought before a police judge after 35 cobras and two nitrate fireworks were discovered in their bedrooms. The judge emphasized the severity of storing illegal exp...

Velsen Municipality reverses decision: 5,000 glass ornamental fish will not return to Kromhoutstraat in IJmuiden due to high costs and budget pressure

The municipality of Velsen has decided not to reinstall 5,000 glass decorative fish on Kromhoutstraat in IJmuiden due to high costs and budget constraints. This decision reverses a commitment made in ...

Huis ter Hagen in Driehuis gripped by persistent flu virus: ‘We lost many people, even during COVID it wasn’t this bad’

The Huis ter Hagen care home in Driehuis experienced a severe two-week flu outbreak that resulted in numerous deaths and the closure of shared facilities. Staff reported that the impact was exceptiona...

Dutch navy ship to protect French aircraft carrier and Cyprus from Iranian missiles and drones

The Netherlands has officially confirmed its participation in a French maritime defense mission to protect a French aircraft carrier and Cyprus. A Dutch naval ship will be deployed to provide security...

Doctors sound alarm over shops selling vapes to schoolchildren: ‘Unimaginable. Would you sell these products to your children too?’

Doctors in the Netherlands are warning that many physical shops are illegally selling vapes and cigarettes to minors. New research indicates that 38 percent of students successfully purchase vapes at ...

GroenLinks-PvdA Castricum calls for resistance: No more steel slag in our municipality

The GroenLinks-PvdA party in Castricum is urging the local government to resist national regulations that would allow the use of steel slag in the municipality. Party representative José Smits stated...

No sound insulation in wall between parsonage and De Krocht, municipality knew long before renovation: ‘No action despite promises’

A resident of a rectory adjacent to Theater De Krocht has taken the municipality of Zandvoort to court over the lack of sound insulation in a shared wall. Despite claims that the municipality was awar...

Prosecutors suspect Beverwijk man of head-kicking with shoes on

A 19-year-old man from Beverwijk is being prosecuted for attempted manslaughter and group violence following an incident in IJmuiden. The suspect is accused of kicking a victim in the head while weari...

62 percent of young people feel their opinions don't count at municipalities

A poll by UNICEF Netherlands indicates that 62 percent of young people aged 10 to 18 feel their opinions are not valued by their local municipalities. Despite this sentiment, 72 percent of the surveye...

Young people on welfare more often have severe problems preventing them from working

The number of young people receiving welfare benefits has been increasing for three years, with individuals staying in the system for longer periods. These young adults often face complex mental healt...

Neapolitan Fred’s Coffee stands in contrast to the many sleek beige coffee shops

How to keep Amsterdam attractive for ordinary people with average incomes? What political parties want to do

More reports of suspected workplace misconduct in 2025

The Dutch House for Whistleblowers (HvK) reported a record high of nearly 700 advice requests regarding workplace misconduct last year, a significant increase from 467 in 2024. Despite legal protectio...

Rijnstate doctor fathered at least 16 donor children with own sperm

A gynecologist at the Rijnstate hospital in Arnhem fathered at least 16 children using his own sperm during the 1970s and 1980s. The discovery follows an independent investigation triggered by the doc...

Claudia de Breij to perform 2026 New Year's Eve special

Claudia de Breij will perform the 2026 New Year's Eve special, marking her fourth time hosting the annual cabaret show. The performance will be broadcast on NPO 1 to review the events of the year.