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Fewer students get into preferred school for third year in a row

For the third consecutive year, the percentage of Amsterdam eighth-graders placed in their first-choice secondary school has declined, falling below 75% for the first time. Data from the Association o...

SWAT team tackles man on Sarphatistraat: "Insane arrest"

A police arrest team tackled and detained a man on Sarphatistraat in central Amsterdam on Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses described the operation as a rapid, high-intensity intervention involving plaincl...

Human rights organizations demand prosecution of Booking.com

Human rights organization The Rights Forum and several partner groups are taking legal action to demand the prosecution of the travel platform Booking.com. The organizations are turning to the court t...

New series brings Haarlem’s vanished castles back to life

A new series explores the history of vanished medieval castles in the Haarlem region, specifically highlighting sites like Huis ter Kleef. The program brings these historical strongholds and their sig...

At Easter Danielle Kliwon watched Roméo, Elgyn, Luca and Eniola: Small glimmers of hope for an Ajax resurrection

During the Easter weekend, Danielle Kliwon visited Ajax's training ground, De Toekomst, to watch youth players such as Roméo, Elgyn, Luca, and Eniola. The article reflects on these young talents as s...

Pieter Mulders to remain Koninklijke HFC coach next season

Pieter Mulders will remain the head coach of Koninklijke HFC for the upcoming season. The 59-year-old's contract extension was announced by the Haarlem-based football club on Thursday afternoon.

Hacked software supplier ChipSoft takes systems offline

Software supplier ChipSoft took its electronic patient record systems offline on Wednesday evening following a cyberattack. The decision was confirmed by several hospitals after reports of the breach ...

Man jailed for stealing Fabergé egg in British pub

A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for stealing a handbag containing a Faberg-ei from a London pub. The thief pleaded guilty, claiming he did not realize the bag's ...

Hacked patient records software provider takes systems offline

Software supplier ChipSoft took its electronic patient record systems offline on Tuesday following a cyberattack. The measure was implemented to manage the security breach affecting the provider's hea...

Schiphol customs find ecstasy disguised as chocolates hidden in crocodile flake packages

Customs officers at Schiphol Airport intercepted ecstasy pills disguised as chocolate pieces inside cereal boxes destined for Australia. The package, which also contained traditional Dutch snacks, was...

Fewer speed camera fines issued: Amsterdam remains in top 3 with 104,177 fines

Plans for vibrant and mixed-use urban neighborhood at the site of Garden Center Osdorp

Raid on independent Russian news outlet Novaya Gazeta

Russian security agents conducted a raid on the offices of the independent newspaper Novaja Gazeta. Masked officers were reported carrying out investigations at the site, which was confirmed by the ne...

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Dennis Bergkamp slams door on return to Ajax: 'Then it’s over'

Dennis Bergkamp has ruled out a future return to Ajax, stating that his time with the club is finished following his previous unpleasant departure. Bergkamp noted that while he enjoyed his past tenure...

Strait of Hormuz toll condemned worldwide: 'Passage is a right'

Iran plans to impose a toll of one dollar per barrel of oil, payable in bitcoin, on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The European Commission has criticized the proposal, stating that the ...

Sources: US demands concrete commitments for Hormuz mission in coming days

U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking firm commitments from countries to assist in the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for international shipping. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reportedly relay...

Iranian President stresses ceasefire also applies to Lebanon

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Israeli attacks on Lebanon violate the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, making further negotiations meaningless. He emphasized th...

After years of dedication, Marian Timmermans and Dick Duijn bid farewell to Bennebroek Village Council: 'We are not a social club'

Marian Timmermans and Dick Duijn are stepping down from the Bennebroek Village Council after years of advocating for local residents and collaborating with the municipality. Their work transformed the...

At the organic sheep farm: These sheep may give less milk, but the quality is higher and the animals are healthier

Mark and Anita van Alderwegen have operated Boerderij De Schapenstreek, an organic sheep farm near Lutjebroek, for twenty-seven years. They produce artisanal ice cream, yogurt, and cheese from sheep's...