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RTL won't change MAFS protocols, but continues evaluation after UK misconduct

RTL has decided not to change its protocols for the Dutch version of 'Married At First Sight' following sexual abuse allegations involving the British edition. Broadcaster RTL and producer ITV Studios...

Cabinet approves trade ban on settlement goods

The Dutch cabinet has approved a measure to ban the trade of goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements within occupied Palestinian territories and the Syrian Golan Heights. Ministers are also curr...

EU suspends fertilizer import duties to support farmers

European Union member states have agreed to suspend import duties on specific fertilizers for one year to support farmers. This measure is designed to alleviate the impact of a trade agreement between...

Police see massive spike in ATM bombings

The number of ATM bombings in the Netherlands has increased significantly, with fifteen incidents reported by May 14, 2026, compared to only four during the same period in 2025. This rise follows prev...

Rutte holds ‘intense debate’ with slow arms industry

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is engaging in intense discussions with the defense industry to demand a significant increase in weapons production. He expressed dissatisfaction with the current pac...

After Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi is now also a football billionaire

Lionel Messi has become the second soccer player to reach billionaire status, following Cristiano Ronaldo. The Argentine forward, who currently plays for Inter Miami, is now worth an estimated $1 bill...

Boulangerie Oscar expands beyond Kennemerland: Eighth branch to open at Amsterdam Sloterdijk

Boulangerie Oscar is expanding its presence beyond the Kennemerland region with the opening of its eighth branch near Sloterdijk in Amsterdam. The bakery chain, owned by Stach Schaberg, currently oper...

High oil prices make these four men especially rich: up to $337.5 million a day for Mohammed bin Salman

High oil prices are significantly enriching four key individuals, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who earns up to $337.5 million daily. While these heads of state and executives see ...

Drinking coffee on a Haarlem terrace takes priority over loading and unloading

A Dutch publication is seeking reader opinions on whether terrace activities in Haarlem should be prioritized over vehicle loading and unloading. This topic serves as the outlet's weekly proposition t...

Youth will suffer if Supreme Court doesn't force Shell to take climate action, Milieudefensie argues

Milieudefensie argued before the Dutch Supreme Court that Shell must be legally compelled to reduce its carbon emissions to prevent future generations from facing an unsolvable climate crisis. The env...

ABN Amro customers unable to transfer money due to outage

A technical malfunction at ABN Amro prevented thousands of customers from transferring money on Friday morning. Although transfers were unavailable, customers were still able to make payments using th...

New law to narrow pay gap: employees can soon request colleagues' salaries

A new law will allow employees to request salary information for colleagues in similar roles to increase pay transparency. This initiative is designed to help reduce the gender wage gap by making earn...

Samsung pays €22.9 billion in bonuses to prevent chip worker strike

Samsung has agreed to pay a total of 22.9 billion euros in bonuses to its chip production employees to prevent a large-scale strike. Individual workers will receive approximately 293,000 euros, partia...

AEX index rises further on hopes for end to Iran war

The AEX index on the Damrak in Amsterdam opened higher on Friday, driven by investor optimism for a swift resolution to the conflict in the Middle East. This positive sentiment continued to support tr...

Employers want higher state pension age scrapped: 'Put this plan on ice and freeze the key'

Coen van Oostrom, the new chairman of the Dutch employers' federation VNO-NCW, has called on the government to scrap the planned increase in the retirement age. He also urged the cabinet to halt cuts ...

Dozens of Gall & Gall stores remain closed due to staff strike

Gall & Gall liquor store employees are striking on Friday, resulting in the closure of dozens of locations. The FNV union organized the walkout due to dissatisfaction with the company's final offer fo...

Enough jet fuel, but major airlines feel the impact of later holiday bookings

European travelers are increasingly delaying their holiday bookings, leading to a noticeable decline in demand for major airlines such as Ryanair and EasyJet. This shift in consumer behavior is occurr...

Holidaymakers unable to access campsite for weeks as owner closes site

Holidaymakers at the Sandevoerde campsite in Zandvoort have been locked out for weeks due to an ongoing conflict with the owner, who plans to replace current mobile homes with luxury chalets. While gu...

Velsen residents shop locally less often as online spending grows

Residents of Velsen are shopping in their own municipality less frequently than they did four years ago. According to a retail survey, consumer spending is increasingly shifting towards online platfor...

Social media is a goldmine for scammers

Social media platforms have become a lucrative environment for scammers who operate with minimal interference. Although technology companies are aware of the fraudulent activity, they are criticized f...

How the stiff and gray WTC now attracts hip tech startups: ‘We’ve started dusting off’

Twelfth SpaceX Starship test flight postponed

SpaceX has postponed the twelfth test flight of its Starship rocket, which was originally scheduled for Thursday evening local time. The announcement did not specify a new date or time for the mission...

Citroën to launch electric version of famous 2CV

French automaker Citroën has announced it is developing an electric version of its iconic 2CV model, commonly known as the "Duck." The new electric vehicle is scheduled to be officially unveiled to t...

Despite complaining neighbors, safety requirements, and funding shortages, Amsterdam’s three cycling races remain a fixture: ‘This is where young riders learn how to stay at the front’

ALDI at Marlo site in Beverwijk to close in two months: ‘No new store coming to the area’

The ALDI supermarket located on the Marlo site in Beverwijk is set to close permanently on July 31st. A spokesperson for the company stated that there are no current plans to open a new location in th...

Police raided RGYM in Beverwijk after anonymous tip and found nothing. What happened? ‘Community officer to have coffee with owner’

Police raided the RGYM gym and its owner's home in Beverwijk on Wednesday morning following an anonymous tip regarding illegal weapon possession. No weapons or evidence were found during the searches,...

Airbus and Air France found guilty of 2009 plane crash that killed 228

Airbus and Air France have been found guilty of manslaughter on appeal for the 2009 plane crash that killed all 228 people on board. The aircraft crashed into the Atlantic Ocean several hours after ta...

Schouten: Extended opening hours for hospitality during World Cup

Mayor Carola Schouten announced that hospitality businesses in Rotterdam will have extended opening hours and permission for late-night match screenings during the soccer World Cup. Establishments are...

Large-scale fraud by transport company forcing drivers to work up to 20 hours

A transport company has been found guilty of large-scale fraud after a two-and-a-half-year investigation into its driver registration practices. At least twelve truck drivers used the cards of eightee...

Moerdijk may remain after all: new port expansion option on the table

The Dutch government is considering a reduced expansion of the port and industrial area near Moerdijk, which could allow the village of Moerdijk to remain. This development follows a statement from th...