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The hole in an airplane window lets you look outside, but that’s not its only purpose

Aircraft windows feature a small hole that serves an essential role in cabin safety during flights. While it allows passengers to see outside, its primary function is to manage air pressure between th...

Urgent camera surveillance in and around Bos en Lommerweg after explosion at home

News overview: Solange's favorites, Keti Koti and info on World Pride

This news overview highlights the latest events and cultural happenings taking place in Amsterdam. Key topics covered include Solange's favorites, Keti Koti celebrations, and information regarding Wor...

Three injured in collision amid celebrating Morocco fans

Three men were hospitalized following a collision between a stolen motorscooter and a fatbike on the Slotermeerlaan in Amsterdam during celebrations for Morocco's World Cup victory. The 18-year-old sc...

Two dead in single-vehicle crash in North Brabant

Two people, including a 15-year-old boy from Uden, died early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle accident in the village of Zeeland in Noord-Brabant. Police are currently working to identify the secon...

The Greenhouse | All the climate underdogs turn out to be quite significant together after all

In his weekly column, climate reporter Jeroen Kraan reflects on the role of the Netherlands in the global climate crisis. Despite the country's relatively small share of worldwide CO2 emissions, he ex...

Skaeve Huse project in Velserbroek delayed as municipality reviews residents' request to relocate housing out of sight

The project to build six Skaeve Huse in Velserbroek has been delayed by at least six months. The municipality of Velsen is currently investigating requests from local residents to reposition the dwell...

Haarlem Baseball Week just over, but organizers already looking ahead to challenges in Olympic year: 'We need to think carefully about what we can do'

The 32nd edition of the Honkbalweek has concluded, and organizers are already planning for the next tournament. Securing six top teams for the upcoming Olympic year presents a significant challenge th...

Alderman Jan Schouten and council member Simon Twaalfhoven-Bakkum swap roles in Uitgeest: 'I just love this village'

In the village of Uitgeest, Alderman Jan Schouten is stepping down from his position to join the municipal council. He is being succeeded by Simon Twaalfhoven-Bakkum, with both individuals expressing ...

Coornhert headmaster becomes rector in Amsterdam, all key figures in trust crisis have now left

Anja Schoots, the former conrector of the Coornhert Lyceum in Haarlem, has been appointed as the new rector of the Damstede Lyceum in Amsterdam. Her departure marks the final exit of all key figures i...

Large new wildfire destroys 930 hectares in Southern France

A large wildfire in southern France has destroyed over 930 hectares of land since Saturday evening. Hundreds of firefighters have been deployed to the Pyrénées-Orientales department to combat the bl...

Paul Haenen returns to television as alter ego Margreet Dolman after 14 years

Entertainer Paul Haenen is returning to television after fourteen years as his famous alter ego, Margreet Dolman. His new program, titled Margreet Dolman begrijpt het, will begin airing on Sunday morn...

Two injured in three-vehicle crash on A4 near Weteringsbrug

Two people were injured in a three-vehicle collision on the A4 motorway near Weteringsbrug during the night from Saturday to Sunday. Emergency services responded to the scene following the pile-up.

Swimming man pulled from Oude Gracht by emergency services and handcuffed in Haarlem

In the early hours of Sunday, emergency services rescued a man from the Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem. The individual had been swimming in the canal for some time and initially refused to exit the water be...

Míchel makes his debut for Ajax: what stood out during his first match on the bench?

Everything in Mart's (89) home breathes Norway: "I'm supporting them tonight"

Martin Fortgens, an 89-year-old resident of Haarlem, maintains a deep connection to Norway, where he previously lived at the North Cape. Despite living in the Netherlands, his home is filled with Norw...

Learning language and math: lots of money and a little love. It all pays off

Recent international research indicates a significant decline in the language proficiency of Dutch youth. Experts emphasize that investing in language and numeracy skills is essential to address these...

Pokémon Go turns ten, Charlotte (72) has already caught 209,036: 'I do it for the social connections and the exercise'

As the mobile game Pokémon Go celebrates its tenth anniversary, it has transitioned from a temporary craze into a lasting global community. Players like 72-year-old Charlotte continue to use the game...

Pitching in for the toad pond: Groundwater levels have dropped, amphibians can no longer lay their eggs there

Approximately 25 volunteers gathered at the Dauwbraampad on Friday morning to restore a toad pool in the dunes. The maintenance work is necessary because declining groundwater levels have prevented am...

Wouter Klootwijk on hovering shoppers and dirty frankfurters

Columnist Wouter Klootwijk writes about the experiences of modern shoppers and expresses his dissatisfaction with poor-quality food products. He specifically highlights his disappointment with unappet...