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Resident of shot-at home in Amsterdam Southeast moves after offer from Eigen Haard

A tenant in Amsterdam-Zuidoost whose apartment was repeatedly shot at in January has agreed to move to a different location in the city following a settlement with housing corporation Eigen Haard. The...

Fewer hotel rooms booked than expected in US World Cup cities

Hotels in American host cities for the upcoming World Cup are experiencing lower demand for rooms than initially anticipated. A survey conducted across eleven host cities revealed that booking numbers...

New Moerdijk coalition insists on clarity and compensation

Six parties in the new Moerdijk coalition have released their governing agreement, focusing on clarity regarding industrial and energy infrastructure expansion plans. The coalition emphasizes the need...

KLM further postpones flights to Dubai and Saudi Arabia

Dutch airline KLM has extended its flight cancellations to Dubai and Saudi Arabia until at least June 28 due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The suspension was previously set to end on Jun...

66 municipal reports on construction, demolition, tree felling, and hospitality in Haarlem last week

The municipality of Haarlem processed 66 permit applications last week regarding construction, demolition, tree felling, and catering. Residents can review these reports to see specific developments p...

Haarlem midwifery practice Luna expands to Santpoort-Noord: 'We are the village practice in the city'

Haarlem-based midwifery practice Luna is expanding with a new location in Santpoort-Noord, scheduled to open on May 9th. The new facility on Broekbergenlaan will provide pregnancy support and host an ...

Paracetamol for 4.75 euros in Berlin, 64 cents in Amsterdam: why do Germans pay so much more?

Medicines in Germany, such as paracetamol and cancer treatments, are up to 76 percent more expensive than in the Netherlands. The article examines the reasons behind this significant price disparity a...

Philips sells more healthcare equipment and benefits from Hormuz blockade

Philips reported an increase in sales of hospital equipment, such as scanners and remote care systems, during the first months of the year. This growth is partly attributed to supply chain disruptions...

Unions: major fears of cuts at KLM

Unions at KLM have expressed significant concern regarding potential reorganizations and interventions as the airline begins developing a new strategic plan for the period after 2030. The workforce fe...

Netherlands heading for stagflation horror scenario: 'Costs us purchasing power and jobs'

Experts warn that the Netherlands and Europe are heading toward a period of stagflation, characterized by a stagnant economy and rising prices. This economic scenario could result in a significant los...

Albert Heijn parent Ahold Delhaize to appoint Thierry Garnier as new CEO in 2027

Ahold Delhaize, the parent company of Albert Heijn and Bol.com, has announced that Thierry Garnier will succeed Frans Muller as CEO in April 2027. Muller, who has led the company since 2018, will reti...

Norway reopens three gas fields for European gas supply

Norway's Ministry of Energy has announced the reopening of three decommissioned gas fields in the North Sea to bolster Europe's energy supply. Production at these sites is scheduled to resume in 2028.

IJmuiden port pines to be removed for new construction but will get a second life

Pine trees in the IJmuiden port area are being removed from Margadantstraat to make room for new office buildings. Jeroen Zorgdrager of BIZ Havengebied IJmuiden initiated a plan to relocate the trees ...

Opinion: ‘Higher tourist tax in Amsterdam? Then they’ll just find a hotel in Zaandam, Diemen or Almere’

Amsterdam entrepreneur keeps Benelux’s largest picture framer in city center: ‘I didn't buy a frame shop, I bought an adventure’

Wild squid and huge pans of paella – Nazka owner opens Spanish restaurant in Amsterdam

D-Day for DigiD: Will the ID system remain in Dutch hands?

The Dutch government has extended its contract with Solvinity, the administrator of the DigiD identification system, despite a potential takeover of the firm by an American company. This move has spar...

Another VVD member moves to gambling industry: Former MP Rosemarijn Dral named director of lobby group VNLOK

Former VVD Member of Parliament Rosemarijn Dral has been appointed as the new director of VNLOK, the trade association for licensed online gambling providers. Her move highlights continuing close ties...

Chance of cash prizes to entice people to return more deposit bottles

Starting next Monday, the packaging organization Verpact will launch a lottery to encourage consumers to return more deposit bottles and cans. Participants have the chance to win cash prizes of up to ...

More people travel further for work in Amsterdam: Friesland and Drenthe also popular places to live

'You see him lighting something.' Company van and car go up in flames in Heemskerk; perpetrator caught on security camera.

On early Tuesday morning, a company van and a car were destroyed by arson in Heemskerk. Security cameras at the victim's home recorded the perpetrator starting the fire.

Milieudefensie director to join Tata Steel

Donald Pols is stepping down as the director of Milieudefensie to join Tata Steel Nederland. As a result, he is leaving the environmental organization with immediate effect to transition into his new ...

Remarkable career switch: Milieudefensie director moves to Tata Steel

Donald Pols, the general director of Milieudefensie, is leaving the environmental organization to join Tata Steel in June. Milieudefensie has dismissed Pols immediately, stating that his new career mo...

GGD: No direct health damage for local residents from Tata chromium-6 exceedance

A GGD report concluded that recent chromium-6 emissions from Tata Steel, which exceeded standards by more than thirty times, did not pose a direct threat to the health of local residents. Despite the ...

The name Telstar was born at the Zwart family business in the port of IJmuiden: ‘It was a great time. Spectators even sat in the trees’

Jack and Ton Zwart recount the origins of the Telstar football club's name and logo, which were created at their family business in the IJmuiden harbor 63 years ago. Jack designed the iconic logo, whi...

ING Belgium settles for 1.6 million euros in money laundering case involving former EU Commissioner

ING has agreed to a 1.6 million euro settlement with the Brussels public prosecutor's office to resolve a money laundering investigation involving former European Commissioner Didier Reynders. The set...

Petrol price inches higher to new record

The recommended retail price for gasoline in the Netherlands reached a new record high on Tuesday, coinciding with Liberation Day. Data from consumer collective UnitedConsumers confirms that fuel pric...

Belgium must reverse ban: Supermarkets to sell tobacco again after one year

Belgian supermarkets will be permitted to sell tobacco products again starting next year following a ruling by the Constitutional Court. Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke has agreed to comply with t...

Albert Heijn starts bodycam pilot to tackle aggression and threats

Albert Heijn is launching a pilot program where employees in several stores in Amsterdam and Rotterdam will wear bodycams. The initiative aims to address the rising levels of aggression and threatenin...

Canadian violinist sues Google after AI feature labels him a sex offender

Canadian violinist Ashley MacIsaac is suing Google for $1.5 million after an AI feature falsely labeled him a sex offender. MacIsaac claims that the incorrect information led to the cancellation of a ...