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Johnny de Mol and Estelle Cruijff launch new show on Radio Noordzee

Estelle Cruijff and Johnny de Mol are launching a new weekly radio program titled "Cruijff & De Mol" on Radio Noordzee starting this May. The show will air every Friday afternoon, featuring celebrity ...

Fear in Nieuw-Vennep after murder of 59-year-old woman at train station, police conduct further investigation

A 59-year-old woman from Haarlemmermeer was found dead at a parking lot near the Nieuw-Vennep train station, prompting a murder investigation. The incident has caused significant shock and fear within...

Terrorism investigation into explosive at Bank of America in Paris

French anti-terrorism prosecutors have launched an investigation into a suspected terrorist conspiracy following an attempted attack in Paris. An explosive device was discovered over the weekend at a ...

From voluntary departures to reluctant exits: Hillegom bids farewell to six council members

On Tuesday evening, the municipality of Hillegom held a farewell ceremony for six outgoing council members. The event featured speeches, flowers, and a special tribute poem written by the village poet...

Company behind ChatGPT worth $852 billion after mega-investment, ‘superapp’ on the way

OpenAI has raised $122 billion in a new investment round, bringing the company's total valuation to $852 billion. This funding round marks the first time the ChatGPT creator has accepted investments f...

What Emma (Zendaya) actually did soon matters less than what people think

'He is a great danger to society': Amsterdam man convicted of murdering ex in Spaarnwoude remains in custody

A 44-year-old man from Amsterdam will remain in custody while appealing his 20-year prison sentence for the murder of his ex-girlfriend in Spaarnwoude. The court determined that the suspect, who has b...

Van der Valk Haarlem fears guests will be blown off benches and sit in dark rooms due to housing project

The Van der Valk hotel in Haarlem has appeared before the country's highest administrative court to challenge a proposed housing project on the site of a former government office. The hotel management...

'World keeper' André Krul finally cleared to play in Brazilian do-or-die battle

Goalkeeper André Krul has finally received his work permit to compete in Brazil after months of delays involving his transfer from Senegal. Although he missed the first three matches of the season, K...

Opposition outraged by D66 minister Sjoerdsma’s ‘incomprehensible’ deal and ‘ruse’

Dutch opposition parties have expressed anger over a plan by Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma to provide millions in aid to the Palestinian organization UNRWA. This move follows a previous agreement to cance...

Funcaps owners sentenced to three years in prison on appeal in Belgium

Two Dutch owners of the webshop Funcaps have been sentenced to three years in prison, with half the term suspended, by an appeals court in Antwerp, Belgium. The court ruled that the individuals import...

Apple turns 50: still relevant or ready for the museum? ‘They are not a pioneer’

As Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026, critics argue the company has lost its innovative edge and is lagging behind in artificial intelligence. To mark the milestone and the company's histo...

Divorced Japanese parents can share child custody for the first time

Japan has introduced a new law allowing divorced parents to share joint custody of their children for the first time. Previously, Japan was one of the few countries where custody was exclusively grant...

Trump ‘seriously considering’ leaving NATO

U.S. President Donald Trump told The Telegraph that he is strongly considering withdrawing the United States from NATO. He cited a lack of support from other member nations regarding the conflict with...

Court examines accounts of fraudulent real estate entrepreneurs: criminal money allegedly invested in homes

The Public Prosecution Service is seeking the repayment of significant sums from former directors of a real estate company during a hearing at the Haarlem district court. The case involves allegations...

Game Over! Three more fraud suspects identified, victims in Den Helder and Katwijk

The police operation 'Game Over?!' has led to the identification of three new suspects linked to fraud cases in Den Helder and Katwijk. These individuals are suspected of involvement in two incidents ...

71 municipal notices regarding demolition and hospitality in Haarlem last week

The municipality of Haarlem processed 71 permit applications last week, with 70 of them specifically related to projects within the city. These reports include updates on demolition and hospitality de...

Anja picks up breakfast at Oscar Bakery with dogs Bonnie and Lola: 'I always enjoy walking here in the harbor area'

Anja visited Bakery Oscar in the harbor area of IJmuiden to pick up breakfast while her two bulldogs, Bonnie and Lola, waited outside. She expressed her enjoyment of walking through the local port are...

Five seriously injured in fight at Schiphol hotel, British man (22) arrested

Five people were seriously injured during a fight at a hotel at Schiphol airport on Sunday evening. A 22-year-old British national was arrested by the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee following the inci...

Endless stories lie beneath the sand of Haarlem: Nearly 200 years of excavations now in one book

A new archaeological chronicle titled 'Onder het zand vandaan – Archeologische kroniek 1843-2023' provides a comprehensive overview of nearly 200 years of excavations in Haarlem. The book traces the...