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Police search for weapon used to shoot Syrian teenagers: ‘Difficult searching in the ditches’

Absent from parents' wedding, goalkeeper Beau Reus celebrates promotion in Beveren

Goalkeeper Beau Reus from Alkmaar has secured promotion to Belgium's top football division with SK Beveren. Following a spontaneous celebration at the Freethielstadion on Sunday, the 24-year-old noted...

Spring rush for birdwatchers: first godwits return

The first black-tailed godwits of the season have returned to the Netherlands from Africa, gathering at the Landje van Geijsel in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel. This flooded habitat attracts numerous birdwa...

Police search for missing Sophia (37) last seen at Amstel Station

Dutch police are searching for 37-year-old Sophia, who has been missing since Friday, February 20. She was last seen leaving the Amstelstation in Amsterdam, and authorities are calling on the public t...

Vermeer: Keijzer spoke with Markuszower, trust is broken

BBB member Henk Vermeer stated that trust in Mona Keijzer has been broken following her departure from the party due to a leadership succession dispute. Vermeer alleged that Keijzer held unauthorized ...

Trust in Jetten cabinet clearly still needs to grow: read the answers to your questions here

Political reporters from AD addressed reader concerns regarding the new Jetten cabinet's policy plans in a liveblog. The discussion focused on proposed cuts to unemployment benefits and the controvers...

LIVE: Now Mona Keijzer is starting a party, when will there be an electoral threshold?

Political reporters from the AD are hosting a live session to answer public questions regarding the new Dutch cabinet's proposed financial plans and budget cuts. The discussion focuses on the potentia...

Young Haarlem intellectuals were already discussing cremation, vegetarianism, and prostitution rules around 1850

Around 1850, young intellectuals in Haarlem engaged in discussions regarding progressive social issues like cremation and vegetarianism following the 1848 constitutional reform. This period marked a s...

Rob Wijnberg steps down as editor-in-chief of De Correspondent

Rob Wijnberg is stepping down as editor-in-chief of the online journalism platform De Correspondent to take on a new role within the organization. Deputy editors Rosan Smits and Maaike Goslinga will a...

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Gas storage at historic lows: 'No reason to panic, but nothing must go wrong'

Dutch gas storage levels have reached a record low of 11% capacity, the lowest level ever recorded in the Netherlands. Despite these historic lows, Gasunie states that there is no immediate reason for...

Tour of green spaces in IJmuiden: D66 holds ring park walk

On March 14, the political party D66 will host a guided walk through various sites in IJmuiden that are designated to become part of the future Ringpark IJmuiden. Although the park does not yet exist,...

Bird flu confirmed in Ede

Bird flu has been detected at a broiler farm in Ede, Gelderland. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature announced that approximately 23,000 birds on the site will be culled.

Toxic insulation foam found in tens of thousands of homes

Research by Zembla has revealed that UF-foam insulation has caused health issues in numerous residences. Consequently, the GGD is calling for a ban on the material, which has already been installed in...

Ajax reports profit for first half of season thanks to transfers

Amsterdam football club Ajax reported a net profit of 16.4 million euros for the first half of the 2025-2026 season, primarily driven by outgoing player transfers. This performance marks a significant...

Ajax reports first-half profit thanks to transfers

Ajax recorded a net profit of 16.4 million euros during the first half of the 2025-2026 season, primarily driven by revenue from outgoing player transfers. This financial result represents a significa...

Lawyer requests release of young suspect in Begijnenstraat explosion case

Lawyer Stephanie Schilder requested the provisional release of a 19-year-old suspect during a court hearing in Alkmaar on Monday. The suspect is accused of involvement in an explosion at a teeth-white...

Cruz had to get used to playing on a half-pitch: ‘The ref said I had to be more aggressive’

Nine-year-old Cruz recently played a practice match with his team, VSV Boys under 10-1, and discussed adjusting to playing on a half-sized football pitch. During the game, the referee encouraged the y...

'Socially responsible' clothing often a marketing ploy

Several major clothing brands, including WE Fashion, Nike, and Puma, have been accused of misleading consumers with false claims about ethical and socially responsible production. Reports indicate tha...

N520 near Schiphol closed all night due to accident

The N520 road near Schiphol was closed for approximately ten hours following a car accident on Thursday evening where a vehicle struck a tree. The road between Nieuw-Vennep and Badhoevedorp remained s...

Arrest after stabbing at Sloterdijk asylum center

A man was hospitalized following a stabbing at an asylum shelter on Kabelweg in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied early this morning. Police arrested a suspect at the scene shortly after emergency ser...

Olha, Julia and Oleksandr from Ukraine have been in the Netherlands for almost four years: ‘We are staying here. We have no place to go back to’

Olha, Julia, and Oleksandr are among tens of thousands of Ukrainians who sought refuge in the Netherlands following the Russian invasion nearly four years ago. They share their stories of building new...

Paid parking coming to Gein: residents must apply for parking permits

Paid parking will be introduced in the Gein neighborhood of Amsterdam-Zuidoost in approximately six weeks, ending its status as one of the city's last free parking areas. Residents and business owners...

Hackers extort Odido after data leak: one million euro ransom

The hacking group Shinyhunters is demanding more than one million euros in ransom from Dutch telecom provider Odido following a data breach. The group has threatened to publish the stolen data if the ...

Lubach outshines Catshuis speed dates with rapped introduction of new cabinet

U-turn for Haarlem Paid Parking: group to stay active despite empty coffers

The parking advocacy group Haarlem Betaald Parkeren (HBP) will continue to exist despite initial reports suggesting it might disband due to financial difficulties. Initiator Edwin Vermaire clarified t...

Free security package for Odido customers after data breach

Odido is offering its customers a free two-year security package following a significant data leak that occurred nearly two weeks ago. While it remains uncertain if affected customers will receive mon...

Car completely burnt out in Hoofddorp, police investigating

A car was completely destroyed by fire on Monday night at Steenenbaak in Hoofddorp. Police are currently investigating the incident and have not ruled out arson as a possible cause.

Velserbroek, women and young residents underrepresented on municipal election candidate lists

An analysis of candidate lists for the upcoming municipal elections in Velsen reveals that women, young residents, and individuals from Velserbroek are poorly represented. The findings indicate a lack...

Attention Twilight fans: five-film marathon coming to Haarlem

Kinepolis Haarlem will host a marathon featuring all five films from the Twilight saga on Saturday, March 7th. Fans can watch the entire series back-to-back on the big screen during this special event...