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Farmers feel cornered by new cow standards: 'Nearly impossible task'

The Dutch government has proposed a new regulation limiting farmers to a maximum of 2.6 cows per hectare as part of a package to address nitrogen emission issues. Many farmers have expressed concern, ...

Showers won't last long: summer weather up to 36 degrees is on the way

Janine Abbring struggled with high-energy Zomergasten guest Peter Pannekoek, but her perseverance paid off

Still more manual cars despite rapid rise of automatics

Nearly half of all cars in the Netherlands are now automatic, a doubling of the figure from ten years ago. This trend is primarily driven by the rising popularity of electric and hybrid vehicles, whic...

Roadworks in Haarlem: keep this in mind this week (July 27 - August 3)

Road maintenance is taking place throughout Haarlem from July 27 to August 3, causing partial closures in various areas including Gedempte Oude Gracht and Oostvest. Residents and commuters are advised...

Patty Brard fears she won't have enough money for her retirement

Dutch television presenter Patty Brard has expressed concerns regarding her financial future and retirement. As a result, the 71-year-old intends to continue working for the foreseeable future to ensu...

After otter, catfish spotted near nature islands along A10: "They can grow up to 2.5 meters"

Ecologists have observed an otter and a catfish near five floating nature islands designed to connect wildlife habitats around Zeeburgereiland in Amsterdam. These sightings suggest that the new ecolog...

More and more buildings at risk of subsidence due to foundation problems

Nearly half a million buildings in the Netherlands are at risk of foundation-related subsidence damage by 2035. Without intervention, the total cost of damages is projected to reach 54 billion euros, ...

Addiction help via your employer: ‘That 5,000 euros is nothing compared to the costs of long-term absenteeism’

Large organizations in the Netherlands are increasingly helping employees with addictions by connecting them to specialized mental healthcare services. This initiative aims to reduce long-term absente...

Many bridges in North Holland need maintenance, 'most are outdated'

Rijkswaterstaat reports that many bridges in the province of Noord-Holland are aging and will require maintenance or replacement in the coming years. While officials confirm the structures are current...

Opinion: My friends are suddenly leaving Amsterdam in droves and I am in a permanent state of melancholy

I had to learn that the world doesn't end if you make mistakes

Dentists sound alarm: We are heading for a dental care crisis

Dentists in the Netherlands are warning of an impending crisis in dental care due to an aging population and a decrease in the number of elderly patients with dentures. The professional association st...

Drinking, dining and a bit of dancing: hospitality-industry kids open restaurant Rotate at Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen

Spot the differences: 1855 and 2026

A landmark in its own right: these strict cruise missiles ensure you don't get lost in the Bijlmer

Bag of cocaine found on Banneplein, suspect arrested and two men fled

Police arrested one suspect after discovering a bag of cocaine near a residence at Banneplein in Amsterdam, while two other men fled the scene. Authorities are currently investigating the property for...

Emma Roberts marries actor Cody John

Actress Emma Roberts married actor Cody John during a private wedding ceremony held in Sun Valley, Idaho, on Saturday. Entertainment news outlet TMZ reported the event and published photos of the cere...

Weather is not cooperating but Kwaku organizers remain hopeful: You can spend 100 million on integration, but Kwaku is integration

Farmers are protesting again, but this summer feels different from 2022

Dutch farmers are planning new protests with tractors along highways, similar to the major demonstrations seen in 2022. However, experts note that the current situation differs significantly from the ...