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Drost driving belt factory became successful thanks to the rise of Haarlem as an industrial city

The former Drost drive belt factory in Haarlem, once a key supplier for the city's industrial rise, has been preserved and transformed into the Oerkap restaurant and city beach. After serving as a tan...

Major maintenance at Schiphol causes weeks of disruption again. Why is it allowed?

Chef of Danish Michelin-starred restaurant Noma went too far with staff

Dozens of former employees of the world-famous restaurant Noma in Copenhagen have accused chef and founder René Redzepi of physical and verbal abuse. In an investigation by The New York Times, 35 for...

What usually takes months done in 24 hours: how KLM organized rapid repatriation flights from the Gulf region

KLM successfully organized rapid repatriation flights to bring back hundreds of stranded travelers from the Gulf region to Schiphol airport. The complex logistics, which usually take months to arrange...

Jamie is very happy working in the fish trade: 'The men here helped me learn how to fillet'

Jamie Dijkhuizen, a 21-year-old from IJmuiden, is one of the few women working as a fish filleter at the company Hokkai Suisan. She expresses great satisfaction with her career choice and credits her ...

From market to supermarket? Haarlem's Groentedoeners start in Kweektuin

The Kweekmarkt has launched at the Haarlem Kweektuin, introducing the 'Groentedoeners' cooperative which aims to establish a member-run sustainable supermarket. The group currently operates a monthly ...

Shadow over May and summer holidays, regional travel agents notice: 'People are playing it safe, just like during the pandemic'

The conflict in the Middle East is causing travelers to reconsider their holiday plans for May and the summer, leading to a rise in cautious booking behavior similar to the COVID-19 pandemic. Travel a...

Daphne (29) feels perfectly healthy but can’t get disability insurance: ‘Was immediately rejected’

Daphne Vasen, a 29-year-old beauty salon owner, was denied disability insurance despite currently being healthy. Insurers rejected her application due to a shoulder injury sustained five years ago, co...

The most dangerous managers are not only those who shout or intimidate

Career coach Anne-Marije Buckens warns that dangerous leadership is not always characterized by intimidation, but can involve subtle manipulation. She illustrates this through the experience of a 55-y...

Corendon repatriation flight from Oman postponed for safety reasons

A Corendon repatriation flight from Muscat, Oman, to Amsterdam scheduled for Saturday afternoon has been postponed due to security concerns. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the delay, ...

Pokémon Outraged: White House Uses Game to Promote MAGA Slogan

The Pokémon Company expressed outrage after the White House used game imagery in a social media post to promote Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan. This incident marks another instance ...

TUI 'diligently' searching for flights for hundreds of stranded travelers

Travel organization TUI is searching for flights to return hundreds of travelers currently stranded at airports in the Middle East. While hundreds have already returned home, many others remain stuck ...

Vulnerable self-employed struggle to get insurance, even old injuries lead to rejection

Approximately five percent of self-employed workers in the Netherlands are denied disability insurance because private insurers consider them too high a risk. Experts express concern that vulnerable i...

GroenLinks and D66 want iconic Schalkwijk snack bar Friet van Piet to disappear

The Haarlem city council is considering redevelopment plans for the Schalkwijk area, which include expanding a Vomar supermarket and constructing 200 new homes. While the project has broad support, po...

Something fishy about drain cleaning company's guarantee for Ilja

The article explores a consumer dispute regarding the validity of warranty terms provided by a drainage company. It specifically questions whether a business can legally modify guarantee rules verball...

Is there still room for temporary housing at Kennemerboulevard and extra cruise ships in IJmuiden? Opinions differ widely

Debate is ongoing regarding the potential for temporary housing and additional cruise ship capacity on the west side of IJmuiden. Proponents argue that these developments could address the local housi...

Apple excludes chargers from pricey MacBooks, charging up to €119 for power adapters

Apple will no longer include power adapters with its newly announced MacBook models, requiring customers to purchase them separately. Individual chargers for these expensive laptops are priced at up t...

Wealth tax already has pitfalls: 'People are leaving a lot of money on the table'

The article highlights potential pitfalls in the Dutch wealth tax system and advises taxpayers to be thorough with their 2025 filings. It suggests that individuals should carefully calculate profits a...

Taxi driver caught at Schiphol after working weeks without a rest day

The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) caught an Uber taxi driver at Schiphol Airport who had been working seven days a week for several consecutive weeks. This violation of mandatory ...

KLM further postpones resumption of flights to Dubai

KLM has further postponed the resumption of its flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until Tuesday. The airline cited the ongoing conflict in Iran as the reason for the continued suspension of these M...

Casino employee asks for €1,000 advance before first day, but it doesn't go down well with her boss

A newly hired casino employee in Limburg was dismissed before her first day of work after requesting a 1,000 euro salary advance. The employer's decision to terminate the contract immediately prompted...

Robbers brandished guns in wholesaler and shot at fleeing employee; sole suspect denies charges

Employees at a consumer electronics wholesaler in Haarlemmermeer were assaulted and one was shot during an armed robbery in August 2024. A 4.5-year prison sentence has been demanded for a 43-year-old ...

What should plant-based chicken pieces be called? Well-known advertiser makes a suggestion

New regulations have banned terms like 'vegetarian chicken pieces' and 'vegetarian bacon', requiring meat substitute manufacturers to find alternative product names. A famous Dutch advertiser, known f...

Excise duty reduction only way to curb fuel prices, say experts

Experts suggest that reducing excise duties is the only way for the government to control rising fuel prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East. Although pump prices are increasing, it is curre...

Cabinet aims to provide more clarity for self-employed with new law

The Dutch government is drafting new legislation to provide greater clarity for self-employed professionals. This plan includes scrapping significant parts of current laws regarding false self-employm...

Ten reports of loud bangs at Harsco processing plant

The North Sea Canal Area Environment Service has received ten reports of loud bangs originating from the Tata Steel site. These incidents are specifically linked to activities at the processor Harsco.

Santpoort-Noord gets ATM back: residents can withdraw cash at Dekamarkt from March 23

Residents of Santpoort-Noord will regain access to a local ATM starting March 23, with a new Geldmaat machine being installed at the Dekamarkt supermarket. This move restores cash withdrawal services ...

Emirates resumes daily flights from Dubai to Schiphol starting Saturday

Emirates will resume daily flights from Dubai to dozens of destinations, including Schiphol Airport, starting this Saturday. The service was previously suspended due to regional tensions in the Middle...

How the ‘three Ms’ are refreshing Max Verstappen's Red Bull: Saying goodbye to the excuse culture

The appointment of Laurent Mekies as team principal eight months ago has triggered a cultural shift at Red Bull Racing, moving the team away from a culture of excuses. As the team prepares for a new e...

Months of delay for Tata Steel sustainability plan permit

Tata Steel's sustainability plans are facing several months of delay as the province of North Holland and the environmental agency require more information to assess the permit application. The evalua...