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Haarlem council bans new snack bars around Spaarnwoude station: 'We want a healthy city'

The Haarlem city council has voted to ban the opening of new snack bars and fast-food outlets in the future Hart voor Oostpoort neighborhood near Spaarnwoude station. This initiative aims to combat ob...

Israel announces new strikes in southern Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced new military strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. Israel states the attacks are a response to alleged violations of the ceasefire agree...

Trucks take priority over terraces in Haarlem city center, clear majority says: 'Take your coffee elsewhere'

A survey of 600 respondents indicates that approximately 60 percent prioritize shop deliveries over early morning terrace seating in Haarlem's city center. Most participants believe that leisure activ...

Doctor: Trump remains in excellent health

U.S. President Donald Trump remains in excellent health according to a statement released by his physician through the White House on Friday. The official medical assessment confirms the President's o...

Badhoevedorp residents reject measures against non-resident parking nuisance

Residents of Badhoevedorp-Noord have voted against the implementation of temporary parking measures intended to combat nuisance from non-resident parkers. The decision follows a municipal survey launc...

How powerful is the Ajax hard core?

An investigation by AT5 reveals the significant influence of Ajax's hard-core supporter group, the F-side, which has led to security lapses and intimidation at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Stewards report...

'They take our houses and rape our daughters': Persistent prejudices about asylum seekers exposed

This article examines and fact-checks common prejudices regarding asylum seekers and status holders in the Netherlands, which frequently emerge during protests and on social media. It aims to provide ...

Plans and more plans, and ultimately the state pension panic is for nothing, concludes Jan-Kees Emmer

The Jetten cabinet has scrapped its controversial plans to scale back the AOW state pension less than 100 days after taking office. Social Affairs Minister Vijlbrief stated that the government will re...

Toos & Henk - May 30

Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through his daily 'Toos & Henk' comic strips. These illustrations are published every week from Monday to Saturday.

Forum for Democracy and Liberaal Blauw opt out of council-wide cooperation: 'Too much trust has been lost'

Forum voor Democratie and Liberaal Blauw have declined to participate in a council-wide cooperation in Velsen, ending an eight-year period of consensus in the local government. The parties cited a sig...

Wheelie bins are back in Amsterdam, but not everyone is embracing the green organic waste bin

Israeli universities seek dialogue in the Netherlands, including at VU: ‘Boycott does not change government course one millimeter’

Residents have complained for years about Pieter Calandlaan, where a 13-year-old boy was killed Saturday: ‘The manosphere rules the road here’

From strawberry jam to lip balm: how expensive oil is driving up prices in every household

The ongoing conflict between Iran and the U.S. is driving up oil prices, which will result in higher costs for various household items like jam, shampoo, and printer ink. Experts warn that consumers c...

Trump wants Iran deal only on his own terms

U.S. President Donald Trump will only sign a new nuclear agreement with Iran if his specific "red lines" are met, according to a White House official. This announcement on Friday highlights the admini...

Scenario where Moerdijk remains more prominently in focus

The Dutch cabinet is increasingly considering a scenario where the village of Moerdijk is preserved by opting for a smaller expansion of the local port and industrial cluster. State Secretary Jo-Annes...

US judge: Trump's name must be removed from Kennedy Center

A U.S. judge ruled that Donald Trump’s name was improperly added to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The court determined that the name of the national cultural center cannot be changed withou...

No handshakes for FvD members: professor warns public rejection backfires

Political representatives from the Forum for Democracy (FvD) party are facing social exclusion and boycotts in various Dutch municipal councils, such as those in Rotterdam and Nijmegen. Experts warn t...

Residents bewildered after fences installed on Borneokade jetty: "This is so incredibly stupid"

The Amsterdam municipality has installed fences on a popular jetty at Borneokade to curb swimming access following a Council of State ruling to reduce nuisance for nearby houseboat owners. While local...

Housing Alderman Van Weyenberg: New coalition must provide more funding or adjust ambitions

Amsterdam's Housing Alderman Steven van Weyenberg has warned that the city's depleted housing fund requires the incoming coalition to either increase municipal funding or adjust housing targets. He em...

Geesterduin residents speak out against building plans: ‘It will be just like Amsterdam’s Zuidas’

Residents in Castricum expressed significant opposition to the Geesterduin 2.0 development, which consists of a new shopping center and 215 housing units. During a packed council meeting, critics comp...

Thugs in Zandvoort are pathetic losers

Authorities in Zandvoort have introduced preventive searches following a week of vandalism and public disturbances caused by troublemakers. Residents have expressed support for the increased police pr...

Stop and search should also be allowed on IJmuiden beach

A weekly poll is asking for public feedback on whether preventive police searches should be allowed on the beach in IJmuiden. The article invites readers to share their views on this security proposal...

The fastest way is slow

The author critiques Donald Trump's claims regarding his ability to end international conflicts quickly, specifically his assertion that he could resolve the war in Ukraine within 24 hours. The piece ...

Day one of the COVID inquiry: No ‘tribunal’ but several notable moments and insights

The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic response began with testimony from virologist Marion Koopmans and former minister Bruno Bruins. The commission is examining whether expert ad...

Defend Loosdrecht holds farewell march for mayor. 'The line is drawn at threats, incitement and calls for violence,' responds Mark Verheijen

The protest group Defend Loosdrecht is organizing a farewell march for acting mayor Mark Verheijen of Wijdemeren to voice their opposition to emergency asylum seeker housing. The group declared the ma...

Water board tax to double by 2050: Can the bill be shared more fairly?

Water board taxes in the Netherlands are projected to double by 2050 due to rising operational costs. This increase has sparked discussions on whether the tax burden can be redistributed more equitabl...

Why the House is finally turning against Lidewij de Vos

The Dutch House of Representatives has experienced intense debates and rising tensions as members revolt against Lidewij de Vos. These political developments in The Hague occurred during a week of hig...

Borneosteiger partially fenced off following Council of State ruling on resident nuisance

Cabinet 'impressed' by citizens' climate advice, but sets half aside

The Dutch cabinet has responded to recommendations from the Climate Citizens' Assembly, adopting dozens of suggestions while rejecting about half of the proposals. Key rejected measures include a CO2 ...