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Café Écluse finally fills the gaping hole in architectural gem Sluishuis on IJburg

Final poll: PvdA and GroenLinks stable, D66 loses ground

A final election poll in Amsterdam shows that PvdA and GroenLinks remain stable while D66 has seen a decline in support compared to previous results. The data suggests the current governing coalition ...

World Short Track Championships: Dominant Xandra Velzeboer retains 500m world title, silver for Selma Poutsma

Dutch short track skater Xandra Velzeboer successfully defended her world title in the 500-meter race. Her teammate Selma Poutsma secured the silver medal, while Italy's Chiara Betti took bronze.

PvdA and Denk party leaders hit the streets with flyers ahead of elections

With the municipal elections approaching, party leaders Sofyan Mbarki of PvdA and Sheher Khan of Denk are campaigning on the streets of Amsterdam to reach voters. Mbarki met with residents in the Kink...

Large fight between two groups in central Amsterdam, man hospitalized

A large fight between two groups in central Amsterdam on Sunday evening left one man hospitalized with suspected stab wounds. Police arrested one individual at the scene and are currently investigatin...

PM Jetten hopes to strengthen ties with Germany in Berlin: ‘Netherlands wants to be back in the driver’s seat’

Prime Minister Jetten is scheduled to visit Berlin on Monday for an official meeting aimed at strengthening German-Dutch relations. He will receive a military welcome as the Dutch government seeks to ...

Fire at Breezicht residential care center in IJmuiden, fire department scales up to medium fire

A fire broke out at the Breezicht residential care center in IJmuiden on Sunday evening. The fire department responded to the incident and upgraded it to a medium fire status to manage the situation.

Aid worker Wittenberg, who helped boat refugees, dies

Dutch aid worker Pieter Wittenberg has passed away at the age of 78. He was widely known for his efforts to assist boat refugees on the Greek island of Lesbos and was acquitted of human smuggling char...

Stop talking about aging, rising is more accurate

The article argues that individuals over the age of 65 should not automatically be considered old, as there is no biological basis for linking retirement to the onset of old age. It highlights that in...

How fun should the new pool be and where can young people meet? Options for the youth of Heemstede

Political parties in Heemstede are discussing provisions for young residents, including meeting spaces and a new swimming pool, ahead of the upcoming municipal elections on March 18. While parties agr...

FNV and CNV: Monday strike at DHL Express

Employees of DHL Express will go on strike for nearly the entire day on Monday after collective labor agreement negotiations between the company and unions FNV and CNV reached a stalemate. The industr...

Monday strike at DHL express delivery service to mainly affect businesses

Employees at DHL Express are set to strike for nearly the entire day on Monday following a breakdown in collective bargaining negotiations between the company and labor unions FNV and CNV. The industr...

Sheher Khan (Denk): Being an Amsterdammer connects us

Sheher Khan, the leader of the Denk party in Amsterdam, is campaigning for a more inclusive city with a stronger focus on combating inequality and discrimination. He emphasizes the importance of relig...

SP in action at Wildhoef in Bloemendaal: ‘Save healthcare’

Socialist Party members Tuur Elzinga and Sarah Dobbe held a protest at the Wildhoef care complex in Bloemendaal on Saturday. They nailed five statements to the building's door as part of a campaign to...

Isa (52) found 198 cocaine wraps belonging to her daughter. Now she wants to warn and inform others: ‘Sometimes you have to say: this far and no further’

A 52-year-old mother named Isa has launched an exhibition titled "Puinhoop" in Haarlem's former Koepelgevangenis after finding 198 cocaine envelopes belonging to her addicted daughter. Through her pho...

Anti-bullying activist Puk (20) on the prom motorcycle ride that changed everything: ‘If I can do it, you can too,’ says the IJmuiden council candidate

Twenty-year-old anti-bullying activist Puk Lieverst is entering politics as a candidate-councillor for the Liberaal Blauw party. Based in IJmuiden, she aims to expand her advocacy mission through poli...

CIDI: Not invited to Jetten’s meeting with Jewish community

The Center for Information and Documentation Israel (CIDI) has not been invited to participate in a meeting between Prime Minister Jetten and representatives of the Jewish community scheduled for Mond...

Spinning records and listening to stories: Book Week gathers steam in Haarlem, but no dancing allowed

Book Week activities gained momentum in Haarlem this weekend with various events taking place across the city. On Sunday, the Kennemer Boekhandel hosted a specific program centered around music and st...

'Humane? No,' says deacon Nienke Witkamp on new asylum laws. Postcard campaign against criminalizing undocumented status gains momentum

Deacon Nienke Witkamp and the Protestant Church in Castricum have launched a postcard campaign against proposed Dutch asylum laws that would criminalize illegality. Protesters argue that the measures ...

Mining Damage Institute received 300 damage reports after earthquake

Following a double earthquake near Assen, Dutch authorities received hundreds of damage reports from affected residents. The Institute for Mining Damage Groningen received over 300 reports, while the ...

Dramatically bad match has no consequences for Bloemendaal: 'It wasn't good today'

Bloemendaal secured a vital 1-0 victory against Hurley at their home ground, 't Kopje, despite a poor performance. This win is essential for keeping their play-off qualification hopes alive as the sea...

Iranians and Jews demonstrate together for Iran at Stadionplein: ‘At least Trump is doing something’

From 0-2 down to 4-3 win: how HBS men fought back against Tilburg opponent

The HBS men's hockey team secured a 4-3 comeback victory against Were Di after trailing 0-2 in their second match after the winter break. The Bloemendaal-based side earned three points by defeating th...

Small parties take final chance in debate: 'If everyone votes for us, we will get into the council'

A debate for smaller political parties was held in Amsterdam's Torpedo Theater ahead of the municipal elections, featuring leaders from many of the record 35 competing parties. Although current polls ...

IEA member states release nearly 412 million barrels of oil from reserves

Member states of the International Energy Agency (IEA) have pledged to release 411.9 million barrels of oil from their strategic reserves. The agency issued a statement on Sunday following the submiss...

Bloemendaal fails to pull off another upset against powerhouse Den Bosch, but it was possible. 'I'll never forget it'

Bloemendaal's hockey team was unable to repeat their previous upset against powerhouse Den Bosch, losing 0-2 at home this weekend. Despite the defeat, the team was praised for a strong performance fol...

Anyone wanting to send a signal against the cabinet on Wednesday will have to look hard for a way

Voters wishing to send a signal to the national cabinet during local elections may find it difficult as national parties are often absent from municipal ballots. Research indicates that the fewer nati...

Young people increasingly break their Ramadan fast away from home: "A real outing"

Young people in the Netherlands are increasingly choosing to break their Ramadan fast at cafes and restaurants, viewing the evening meal as a social outing. Business owners in Amsterdam have responded...

DENK on track for one or more seats in Haarlem city council

The political party DENK is projected to win one or more seats in the Haarlem city council during the local elections. Despite having a limited presence during the campaign, current data suggests the ...

Foreign Ministry travel route out of the West Bank

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued travel advice for citizens wishing to leave the West Bank via Jordan or Israel. While Jordanian airspace remains open, the ministry noted that flight o...