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StemWijzer Haarlem: this statement divides users the most

More than 8,600 StemWijzer submissions in Haarlem show that voters are most divided on a proposal regarding a regional heating network. This issue has emerged as the most polarizing topic for users of...

Election posters in Haarlem defaced and removed: Libel and slander

Election posters from several political parties in Haarlem have been vandalized or removed, with BVNL posters specifically targeted with derogatory labels. While some activists admit to removing poste...

Letschert discusses safety concerns with student rabbi

Minister Rianne Letschert met with student rabbi Yanki Jacobs and Jewish students on Monday to discuss growing safety concerns. The conversation specifically addressed the well-being of Jewish student...

Heerma concerned about rising intimidation in local politics

Minister of Interior Affairs Pieter Heerma has expressed concern regarding the rising levels of intimidation faced by local politicians in the Netherlands. He noted that such behavior has become part ...

Trump again calls on countries to help in the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again called on allies to help protect the Strait of Hormuz after Iran-related disruptions led to attacks on cargo ships. The strait is a critical shipping route, ...

600,000 files stolen from Epe municipality, including personal data

Hackers have stolen approximately 600,000 files, totaling over 800 gigabytes, from the municipality of Epe. The data breach includes personal information such as names and addresses of residents.

Cabinet prioritizes infrastructure, may scrap projects

The Dutch cabinet is facing multi-billion euro shortages, forcing a reprioritization of infrastructure construction and maintenance projects. Minister Vincent Karremans and State Secretary Annet Bertr...

BBC seeks dismissal of Trump libel case

The BBC is seeking to dismiss a $10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The legal action, initiated late last year, centers on the editing of one of Trump's speeche...

Are we already in World War III?

In recent years, war has become a frequent topic in the news as multiple conflicts emerge simultaneously across the globe. The article questions whether these increasing and overlapping international ...

'I am a doer, and an electrician': FVD candidate breaks open meter box to fix lights, residents call it election stunt

A candidate from the FVD Velsen political party personally repaired street lighting at De Linie by opening a meter cupboard, addressing a long-standing issue in the neighborhood. While the candidate d...

UK gives £53 million to households for rising heating oil costs

The United Kingdom is allocating 53 million pounds to assist households with the rising costs of heating oil. This financial support comes as fuel prices have surged due to the ongoing conflict in the...

Police release footage of two suspects in Jewish school attack

Police have released footage of two suspects involved in an attack near a Jewish school on Zeelandstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid. The incident occurred during the night between Friday and Saturday.

EU adds Iranian Deputy Interior Minister to sanctions list

The European Union added sixteen Iranians and three Iranian companies, including the Deputy Minister of the Interior, to its sanctions list on Monday. The sanctions were imposed due to their roles in ...

North Holland becomes first province with sign language in politics

North Holland is set to become the first Dutch province to implement sign language in its political proceedings following a proposal by Volt, PvdA, and GroenLinks. The initiative received broad suppor...

Amnesty seeks US accountability for Iranian school attack

Amnesty International is calling for accountability regarding a US airstrike on a school in Iran that resulted in the deaths of at least 168 people, including more than 100 children. The organization'...

What can Amsterdam learn from Enschede’s fatbike ban? ‘Did you see him look? He knows it's not allowed’

Spain will not join mission to clear Strait of Hormuz blockade

Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles announced that Spain will not participate in a military mission to clear the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The Spanish government considers the conflict i...

Jewish school administrator disappointed after meeting with Jetten

Herman Loonstein, the administrator of the Jewish school Cheider in Amsterdam, expressed deep disappointment following a meeting with Prime Minister Rob Jetten. The meeting was convened to discuss sec...

Jewish school director ‘deeply disappointed’ after meeting Jetten: ‘Issues are being downplayed’

Herman Loonstein, the director of the Jewish school Cheider in Amsterdam, expressed deep disappointment following a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten regarding recent attacks. Loonstein ar...

Rebecca (36) started as a student at D66 and is now lead candidate for Forza! in Castricum: 'I was once a bit naive'

Rebecca de Knegt has taken over as the lead candidate for the Forza! party in Castricum, succeeding Ralph Castricum after ten years. A public administrator and lawyer, de Knegt notes that while her pe...

Extinction Rebellion activist Jiska Bours the face of GroenLinks-PvdA Castricum: ‘I’m actually too well-behaved for the council’

Jiska Bours, an activist known for her involvement with Extinction Rebellion, has been named the lead candidate for the GroenLinks-PvdA party in Castricum. Transitioning from street protests on the A1...

Many Zwanenburg residents in political newcomer Hart van Haarlemmermeer: 'We will soon be the local party'

Jeanette Koolmoes, a former council member, has launched the new local political party Hart van Haarlemmermeer (HVH), which prominently features candidates from Zwanenburg. The party aims to serve as ...

Israel warns of group claiming attacks in the Netherlands

Israel has issued a warning regarding a new group claiming responsibility for explosions and arson attacks at Jewish targets across Europe, including the Netherlands. Authorities report that images of...

Cabinet expects no energy crisis like 2022, but remains vigilant

The Dutch cabinet is closely monitoring rising energy prices but currently sees no immediate need for intervention similar to the 2022 crisis. While no measures are being implemented yet, the governme...

Neighborhood strongly opposes garbage boat in canal: "It's such a beautiful spot, historic heritage"

Residents and business owners in Amsterdam are protesting a municipal plan to station a waste collection boat on the Singel canal starting June 1st. While the city aims to remove garbage bags from the...

Russia says it will no longer allow Kenyans to fight in Ukraine

Russia has agreed to stop deploying Kenyan citizens in the war against Ukraine following talks in Moscow. Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi secured the commitment during a meeting with his Russ...

How is Bloemendaal tackling population aging? These are the choices for young people in the municipality

Political parties in Bloemendaal are addressing the municipality's aging population and youth needs in their programs for the upcoming March 18 elections. While no social housing has been built recent...

Brussels releases over 450 million euros for Middle East aid

The European Commission has allocated 458 million euros from its humanitarian budget for aid in the Middle East this year. The funding is primarily directed toward Syria and the Palestinians, with add...

Extra allowance, lower excise duties: Cabinet presents options to cushion economic impact of Iran war

The Dutch cabinet is exploring various measures, including energy surcharges and reduced excise duties, to shield domestic businesses and households from the economic fallout of the war in Iran. Offic...

Jetten: setting up Hormuz mission very difficult in the short term

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated that establishing a security mission in the Strait of Hormuz is very difficult to achieve on short notice. His comments follow calls from U.S. President Donald T...