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COA wants to extend asylum seeker boat in Westelijk Havengebied again, alderman hesitant

The COA has requested a fifth extension for the MS Galaxy asylum seeker ship in Amsterdam, which was originally intended as a temporary emergency shelter. Alderman Zita Pels is evaluating the request ...

COA wants to extend asylum seeker boat in Western Docklands, alderman doubtful

The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers has requested an extension for the emergency shelter ship MS Galaxy in Amsterdam. City officials remain hesitant to grant this fifth extension du...

Ajax signs midfielder Yves Bissouma: ‘He knows what it takes at the highest level’

Ajax has signed experienced Malian midfielder Yves Bissouma on a contract running through the end of the season. The 30-year-old former Tottenham Hotspur player joins the club to provide versatility a...

Man in Haarlem seriously injured, Castricum man arrested

A man was seriously injured during an assault on Ierlandstraat in Haarlem on yesterday evening. Police have arrested a 32-year-old man from Castricum in connection with the incident, which is believed...

Midfielder Yves Bissouma signs one-year deal with Ajax: I am happy, it is one of the biggest clubs in Europe

Malian midfielder Yves Bissouma has joined Ajax on a one-year deal after a tenure in the Premier League. Technical director Jordi Cruijff praised the signing, noting the player's extensive experience ...

Singer Maluma and girlfriend welcome second child

Singer Maluma and his partner Susana Gómez have welcomed their second child, a son. The couple, who have been together since 2020, previously welcomed their daughter París earlier this y...

Hofman, Versteegh and Van Groningen nominated for Televizier-Ring Presenter

Tim Hofman, Jan Versteegh, and Hélène van Groningen have been named as the nominees for this year's Televizier-Ring Presenter award. The winners will be announced at the 61st Gouden Televizier-Ring ...

Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski to divorce after nine years

Actors Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski are divorcing after nine years of marriage, citing the decision as the right choice for their family. The couple, who share two children, met in 2015 and marr...

Magazine returned to American library 132 years late

A public library in Concord, New Hampshire, received a magazine that was returned 132 years late after the institution announced a suspension of overdue fines. The patron, who had held the item for de...

Part-time workers on minimum wage to see net income drop next year

Part-time workers earning minimum wage in the Netherlands are projected to see a decrease in their net monthly income next year due to government budget plans. While some full-time earners may see sli...

Alderman Pels plans to build flexible housing for fifty homeless mothers and children in Amsterdam within a year

Amsterdam Alderman Pels is working to secure government support for a project that would install flexible housing for homeless mothers and children on vacant land within one year. The initiative aims ...

Amsterdammer Nourddine B.Z. escapes assassination in Marbella by jumping into ravine, was already on hit list

Ed Sheeran's support acts and band withdraw following cancellation of Macklemore

Several supporting acts and Ed Sheeran's band have quit his tour following the controversial removal of rapper Macklemore. The decision to drop Macklemore, which followed his pro-Palestinian comments,...

Eva Jinek said with audible pleasure that the cabinet meetings had gone to shit

Television host Eva Jinek discussed reports of a hostile atmosphere within cabinet budget meetings, while government officials later participated in a live television event to engage with citizens fro...

Three dead after news helicopter crashes in Los Angeles

A news helicopter crashed in the Chatsworth neighborhood of Los Angeles while reporting on an earlier fatal traffic accident. All personnel aboard the aircraft were confirmed dead, leading to official...

FNV: Schiphol security strike called off Wednesday following agreement on better working conditions

Trade unions FNV and CNV have called off a scheduled strike at Schiphol Airport after reaching an agreement with management to improve working conditions for security personnel. The deal introduces ma...

Ajax's deep squad pays off – and two more observations after the win over Willem II (5-1)

Ajax achieved a convincing 5-1 victory against Willem II by utilizing a rotated starting lineup, proving the effectiveness of their deep roster. Julian Brandt and Kasper Dolberg led the team to succes...

Kasper Dolberg steps out of the shop window with two assists and a goal: 'I think I can play a big role'

Kasper Dolberg returned to the Ajax starting lineup against Willem II and made a significant impact by contributing two assists and a goal. Despite earlier speculation about his departure due to incre...

Overtoomsesluis bridge closed to cars and trams for 7 months starting today

The Overtoomsesluis bridge in Amsterdam-West is closing to cars and trams for seven months starting today to facilitate essential repairs and transport a large bridge component for the A10 project. Wh...

Dean Saunders reacts to death of brother Ben: 'Never experienced such pain'

Dean Saunders has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of his brother, Ben Saunders, who was found dead near Arnhem on Tuesday. Police have ruled out foul play in the death of the singer, who f...