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Police seize more than 3 tons of cocaine, eight arrested

Dutch police seized 3,223 kilograms of cocaine and arrested eight suspects following a discovery on Friday. A portion of the drugs was found in a van near Papendrecht, while the majority was hidden in...

Anti-racism demonstration warns of new fascism: 'What was written in 1939 still applies today'

Thousands of people gathered in Amsterdam on Saturday for a demonstration against racism and discrimination. The protest primarily focused on warning against the rise of fascism, drawing parallels to ...

Haarlem security company challenges lost Bollenstreek contract: ‘Tender for guarding reception centers was unfair’

Haarlem-based security firm Alpha Security BV has initiated a summary proceeding against the work organization HLT Samen over a lost contract for guarding reception centers in the Bollenstreek. The co...

Bread, as loved as it is loathed: how healthy is it really?

Experts address the common myths and health concerns surrounding bread, evaluating its nutritional value in both artisanal and supermarket varieties. They conclude that while whole-grain bread is gene...

Believers made way for wrestling champions in former De Zaaier church

The former Catholic church 'De Zaaier' on Amsterdam's Keizersgracht has undergone several transformations since its construction in 1837, transitioning from a place of worship to a warehouse and a wre...

Gen Zer lives like it’s 20 years ago: Without a high-tech smartphone, with a classic Nokia. 'I now realize how nice touchscreens and WhatsApp are'

A Gen-Z reporter spent a week using a classic Nokia phone instead of a smartphone to see if it would reduce internet addiction and improve focus. The experiment highlighted the difficulties of navigat...

Analysis: US Patriot missile involved in Bahrain explosion

An expert analysis reviewed by Reuters suggests that a U.S. Patriot missile was likely involved in a March 9 explosion in Bahrain that injured dozens of civilians. Although Bahrain and Washington prev...

Oil companies also fighting for scarce oil and gas

Oil companies like Shell are facing intense competition to secure scarce oil and gas supplies. Industry leaders highlight that they are currently navigating significant logistical challenges to ensure...

Video | Beckham scion sings and plays guitar at Melkweg in Amsterdam

Driver freed after almost two hours following single-vehicle crash in Southeast

A driver was hospitalized after being trapped for nearly two hours following a single-vehicle accident on the Abcouderstraatweg in Amsterdam-Zuidoost early Wednesday morning. Firefighters performed a ...

Musical chairs: Seven candidates join Velsen council thanks to preference votes

Seven candidates from five different parties have secured seats in the Velsen municipal council through preference votes. Despite their low positions on the party lists, these candidates received enou...

Can old Anglicisms still be translated? Manager, camping, scooter... Try it!

The author reflects on how an algorithm recently resurfaced a letter they wrote in 1993 for the Dutch linguistics magazine Onze Taal regarding the translation of anglicisms. The piece notes the unexpe...

Tess (21) from Castricum recovering from sepsis: 'I have hope again'

Tess, a 21-year-old from Castricum, is recovering from Post-Sepsis Syndrome following an intensive treatment program in Australia funded by crowdfunding. After returning to the Netherlands, her recove...

Demolition most likely scenario for part of troubled Zandvoort-Noord flats: ‘But only in five years’

Approximately 124 apartments on Lorentzstraat in Zandvoort-Noord are likely to be demolished in about five years due to long-standing issues with concrete rot. While other parts of the housing complex...

Criticism hits Maan harder than she’d like: 'Feels like I’m in a corner'

Singer Maan shared during an interview on the program De Geknipte Gast that negative feedback regarding her shift toward a more experimental musical style has been difficult to handle. She admitted th...

NBC presenter Guthrie cannot mourn until missing mother is found

American TV presenter Savannah Guthrie and her family are acknowledging the increasing likelihood that her missing mother is no longer alive. They stated that the process of mourning is difficult to n...

Candid Tallon Griekspoor abandons plan to leave the Netherlands and laughs at father’s 'golden tip': ‘He’s right’

Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor has decided against moving abroad and remains optimistic about his current form despite a recent injury withdrawal in Dubai. He expressed confidence for the rest ...

The Greenhouse | The battery revolution is coming and cannot start soon enough

Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses the rapid rise of large-scale battery storage systems and their upcoming impact on the energy infrastructure. This shift is expected to significantly transform ...

New attacks on Israel, damage and casualties reported

Israel has reported new missile attacks from Iran and Hezbollah, resulting in at least one fatality in the northern part of the country. While Israeli media stated that multiple Iranian missiles were ...

Savannah Guthrie cannot mourn until missing mother is found

American TV presenter Savannah Guthrie and her family expressed that they cannot find peace or begin the mourning process while her mother remains missing. The family is increasingly preparing for the...