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Explosion at Amsterdam's Zuidas claimed by same group as Jewish school attack

An explosion occurred at the Atrium office complex on the Zuidas in Amsterdam, reportedly targeting the Bank of New York. The attack was claimed by Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyyah, the same group...

Explosion at Atrium building in Zuidas, police investigating tweet with video footage of the incident

State Secretary Bertram: municipalities may set local rules for steel slag

State Secretary Annet Bertram clarified that Dutch municipalities are permitted to establish local regulations regarding the use of steel slag. This decision follows confusion regarding national polic...

Behind the scenes at the elections: inside the polling station

Mika Tretmans provides an inside look at the operations and preparation of a polling station during elections. The article discusses the responsibilities of election workers and addresses whether comp...

Amsterdam Tigers beat Utrecht Dragons to reach national title final

The Amsterdam Tigers have advanced to the national ice hockey championship final after defeating the Utrecht Dragons 4-6 in the semi-final series. They will compete against the Nijmegen Devils in a be...

The Paralympics are no longer about pity, this is elite sport (and great television too)

The author reflects on their forty-year career at the Dutch broadcaster NOS, noting that disability sports like the Paralympics were historically overlooked in favor of other programming. Today, these...

Rabobank: More years of stagnation? That will put many farmers in trouble

Rabobank has called on the new Dutch cabinet to quickly establish clear environmental goals for farmers to reach by 2030. The bank warns that prolonged political uncertainty is preventing farmers from...

Many business parks becoming too hot and wet during extreme weather: '10 degrees hotter'

A new study reveals that business parks in the Netherlands are increasingly vulnerable to extreme heat and flooding due to a lack of greenery and excessive asphalt. These conditions, which can see tem...

Berendsen does not rule out Dutch deployment in the Strait of Hormuz

Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen stated that the Netherlands has not ruled out participating in efforts to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking before an EU meeting in Brusse...

Conflict between local foundations over Tata Steel mass claim grows: petition against Frisse Wind signed nearly 700 times

Stichting IJmond IJzersterk has launched a petition against Stichting Frisse Wind, which has already gained nearly 700 signatures. The conflict stems from a 1.4 billion euro mass claim filed by Frisse...

Three young CDA members want to make Castricum more attractive for youth: 'Not just building, but also looking at the cement'

Three young CDA members from Castricum, Luc Damen, Ivo van Donselaar, and Sander Rustenburg, are campaigning in the upcoming municipal elections to make their town more appealing to youth. They repres...

35-year-old man arrested after burglary in Heemstede

Police arrested a 35-year-old man early Monday morning following a burglary in a residential shed in Heemstede. The arrest took place around 3:20 AM on Van Slingelandtlaan.

Haarlem man (42) arrested after car ends up in water

A 42-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested after his car crashed into the Ringvaart canal in Vijfhuizen on Friday night. Fire department divers rescued the driver from the vehicle, and he was later d...

Demand for nursing home beds, but seniors don't want to go

Recent research indicates that while there is a public call for more nursing home capacity in the Netherlands, some facilities are actually experiencing vacancies. This discrepancy arises because many...

Bol and Amazon face new Chinese competitor Joybuy

Chinese online retailer Joybuy has officially launched in the Netherlands and five other European countries, positioning itself as a competitor to Bol and Amazon. The company aims to offer same-day de...

Chinese webshop Joybuy challenges Bol and Amazon today with same-day delivery and robot pets

JD.com, China's largest retail giant, has launched its new webshop Joybuy in the Netherlands and Europe today. The platform aims to compete with major rivals like Bol and Amazon by offering same-day d...

Blekersduin housing construction halted due to nitrogen. Velsen Housing: 'We even use electric pile driving'

The construction of 40 social housing units in Santpoort-Zuid has been halted by environmental authorities over nitrogen emission concerns. The Velsen Housing Company disputes the decision, claiming t...

Driver loses control and ends up in water in Vijfhuizen

A motorist lost control of their vehicle and drove off a dike into the Ringvaart in Vijfhuizen on Sunday night. The car ended up partially submerged in the water after the accident occurred around 11:...

RTL investigation: Heerlen once again has most subversive crime

A study by RTL News into 336 Dutch municipalities reveals that border regions face high levels of drug trafficking, weapon trade, and exploitation. The research identifies the city of Heerlen as havin...

Oxxio's offer was a bit too sharp as energy company tries to back out of deal with Martin

Energy company Oxxio attempted to cancel a contract with a customer after it had already been accepted, claiming the original offer was too low. The Ombudsman team has intervened, challenging the comp...

Gerben Donker leaves KIOS with a heavy heart as the fire slowly goes out

Trainer Gerben Donker has decided to step down from his position at the korfball club KIOS, citing a declining passion for the role. During his final indoor match against De Vinken, he sought to motiv...

Haarlem residents refuse to fund rat control from city budget: ‘Residents must change their behavior first’

A minority of Haarlem residents support using municipal funds for increased rat control, with many arguing that citizens should first change their behavior to address the issue. Despite this, several ...

Municipal elections on March 18: what the CDA wants

On March 18, residents of Haarlem will vote in the municipal council elections to select their local representatives. Reporter Nynke La Porte provides an overview of the political parties involved, fo...

Weekly tips: things to do in Amsterdam (March 16-20)

This article highlights various activities and events taking place in Amsterdam from March 16 to 20. It encourages residents and visitors to overcome the start of the work week by exploring the city's...

Still undecided two days before the election? Here is what the number twos of Beverwijk's eleven parties have to say

With only two days remaining before the local elections in Beverwijk, political parties have concluded their final weekend of campaigning. To assist undecided voters, the second-ranked candidates from...

Lonely in the hotel room, those skinfold calipers again; suddenly the longing for a normal life

At age 29, tennis player Arianne Hartono has announced her retirement from professional sports. She cited a longing for a normal life and the loneliness of life on the tour as the primary reasons for ...

Toos & Henk - March 15

Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip Toos & Henk. The illustrations are published every week from Monday through Saturday.

Study: More PFAS in backyard eggs with larger free-range areas

A study by the citizen initiative PFASinKaart and Wageningen University has found that hobby chicken eggs contain higher levels of PFAS when the birds have access to a larger roaming area. The researc...

Pension shortfall looms for hundreds of thousands of SME workers, employers must take action

Hundreds of thousands of Dutch SME employees face significant tax penalties because tens of thousands of companies have not yet updated their pension schemes to comply with the new pension system. Emp...

Kids Repair Café offers youth sustainable perspective on toys, 'but repairing is sometimes difficult'

The first Kids Repair Café in Hoofddorp teaches children to repair items like toys and scooters to encourage sustainability and reduce waste. Guided by volunteers, the initiative aims to show kids th...