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First Highland Games at IJmuiden Summer Festival; teams can now register
The IJmuiden Summer Festival will feature its first-ever Highland Games during the upcoming edition from July 15 to 19. Teams are invited to register for the physical competitions which will take plac...
Most exciting weeks of school begin: 2,048 Haarlem students take final exams
A total of 2,048 students in Haarlem began their final school exams on Friday, marking a critical period for 1,090 girls and 958 boys. This follows a successful previous year where 90 percent of the m...
'There are no excuses for abusing my girlfriend': Uitgeest man sentenced to prison and community service for dealing and assault
A 23-year-old man from Uitgeest was sentenced to prison and community service for drug dealing and the violent assault of his girlfriend. The defendant, who already has a significant criminal record, ...
Talks on 't Groot Clooster in Heemstede continue despite fierce criticism. 'Receiving such a letter does something to you'
The Heemstede municipal council has decided to proceed with the controversial participation process for the 't Groot Clooster project despite significant public criticism. Alderman Eveline Stam acknow...
Peter Gillis appeals tax fraud verdict
Reality star Peter Gillis is appealing a court sentence of eighteen months in prison and a €1.3 million fine for tax evasion. The ruling, issued by a court in Den Bosch, includes a six-month suspend...
Van den Brink wants to end border controls
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink proposes ending fixed border controls by the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee after September. Under the new plan, fixed checks would be replaced by mobile patrols to ...
Hantavirus 'not at all comparable' to corona, says Jetten
Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated that the hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship is not comparable to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasized that hantavirus is a known virus with establ...
4 questions about the negotiations
The political parties Pro Haarlem, D66, and CDA are currently negotiating a new coalition agreement for the city of Haarlem following the recent elections. The parties have incorporated community feed...
‘I swelled up like a Michelin Man’: Paul (68) struck by rare hantavirus
68-year-old Paul Baeten from Arnhem has been living with the severe consequences of a hantavirus infection for seven years. Although the virus typically causes mild symptoms in the Netherlands, Baeten...
Milieudefensie should be happy its leader Donald Pols is joining Tata Steel
Donald Pols, the former leader of the environmental organization Milieudefensie, is transitioning to a position at Tata Steel. The article invites readers to participate in a poll regarding whether th...
Watching the World Cup in the pub? Haarlemmermeer allows it all night long
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer will lift entry time restrictions for bars and pubs during the upcoming World Cup, allowing establishments to stay open 24 hours a day if they choose. This temporary...
No refund for people who did not object to Box 3 tax
The Advocate General has advised that taxpayers who failed to formally object to the box 3 levy are not entitled to a refund for overpaid taxes. If the Supreme Court adopts this recommendation, those ...
André Hazes gets own reality series on RTL: 'You're going to see everything'
Dutch singer Andr Hazes is launching a new reality series titled 'Andr Hazes: En Nu...' on the broadcaster RTL. Filming for the show has already begun, and Hazes promises viewers an intimate and c...
Eight years in prison sought for influencer suspected of drug trafficking and money laundering
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded an eight-year prison sentence for a 39-year-old Amsterdam man suspected of money laundering and large-scale cocaine trafficking. The investigation began aft...
Mother suspected of stabbing daughter to death remains in custody for 90 days
A mother suspected of fatally stabbing her 14-year-old daughter in Blerick will remain in custody for an additional 90 days. The decision was confirmed by a spokesperson for the Limburg district court...
Police issue nearly 100 fines during IJmond traffic checks, mainly for phone use while driving
Police issued nearly 100 fines during traffic enforcement operations across three locations in the IJmond region on Thursday evening. Most citations were for mobile phone use while driving, and two fo...
'I just want to work and earn my own money': work-study program offers new opportunities
The Amsterdamwerkt! program provides Amsterdam residents with step-by-step guidance and work-study opportunities to secure paid employment. By focusing on sectors that match individual skills, the ini...
Many questions about Bloemendaalseweg design: 'It seems like a massive solution for a small problem'
Residents and business owners have expressed concerns regarding the proposed redesign of the Bloemendaalseweg and Voorbuurt. Many locals question whether the extensive project is an appropriate respon...
Blue Flag returns to Castricum aan Zee beach and Akersloot marina: symbol for clean and safe water
The beach of Castricum aan Zee and the Akersloot marina have once again been awarded the international Blue Flag certification. This label recognizes the sites for their commitment to safety, cleanlin...
Friends Ties (24) and Lorenzo (37) met at Patronaat: ‘We share the ambition to do something with youth’
Ties ten Klooster and Lorenzo Labadie, who met at the Patronaat music venue in Haarlem, share the story of their friendship and their mutual goal of working with local youth. The article highlights th...
More camping vehicles on the road, caravans especially popular
Caravan registrations in the Netherlands rose by 18 percent in March and April compared to the previous year, with 2,152 new units registered. According to industry organizations KCI and BOVAG, the su...
Damage from Almere data center fire not yet assessed
NorthC is currently assessing the damage at its Almere data center following a fire that broke out on Thursday. Although the fire was brought under control that evening, the company is still working t...
Beware of AI companies, expert warns: ‘They are preying on our data to feed their systems’
Former MEP Marietje Schaake warns of the growing influence and data collection practices of AI companies in her new book, The Power Code. She argues that these corporations aggressively seek user data...
Pump prices fall further after drop in oil prices
Fuel prices at gas stations continued to decline on Friday following a drop in global oil prices. The decrease is attributed to hopes for a resolution in the Middle East conflict after reports that Ir...
RIVM: third person also tests negative for hantavirus
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) confirmed that a third person tested for hantavirus has received a negative result. All three individuals tested were passenge...
Feyenoord's Mats Deijl to be analyst for new SBS6 World Cup show
Feyenoord defender Mats Deijl will debut as a television analyst this summer for the new SBS6 program 'Het Oranje Café' during the World Cup. The news was shared by presenter Sam van Royen during an ...
Endless tinkering with model trains. NZH Hobby Club celebrates 50th anniversary
The NZH Hobbyclub is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of model train building and operation. The club caters to both creators who build detailed models and enthusiasts who enjoy ...
Fred Man on his historic home: 'I am leaving the house I am still super in love with'
After 35 years, 75-year-old Fred Man is moving out of his home, a national monument and former orphanage located in Zaandam. Man expressed a deep emotional connection to the historic building on the Z...
Sprinter Naomi Verkerk (26) makes surprise switch to Jillert Anema's long-distance team
Speed skater Naomi Verkerk has announced a surprising transfer to Team Albert Heijn Zaanlander. The 26-year-old sprinter aims to further her development by joining the stayer-focused team coached by J...
Hermans: everyone on board KLM flight being monitored
Health Minister Sophie Hermans announced that all passengers on a KLM flight from Johannesburg are being monitored by the GGD after potential exposure to a woman with hantavirus. Health authorities ar...