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People who did not object to Box 3 tax will not get their money back

The Dutch Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that taxpayers who failed to object on time to the unlawful box 3 tax levy will not receive refunds. This decision confirms that the government is not legally...

Rome temporarily suspends controversial EU border system due to airport chaos

Rome's airports have temporarily suspended the implementation of a new EU border control system due to technical issues and massive queues. The system, which requires fingerprints and facial scans fro...

Ajax to face Greek, German and English opponents, pre-season concludes against Volendam

Ajax has announced its pre-season friendly schedule, which includes matches against Greek clubs Panathinaikos and Olympiakos as well as Cyprus's AEK Larnaca. The team will also face second-tier oppone...

Fewer STI visits to public health centers, Soa Aids Netherlands concerned

Last year, the number of people visiting sexual health centers for STI consultations in the Netherlands decreased despite a rise in diagnoses for gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV. Soa Aids Nederland expre...

How can the whole street be cheering for a goal while your goalkeeper is still taking a goal kick?

The article explores why some television viewers experience a delay in live sports broadcasts compared to their neighbors, causing them to hear cheers before seeing a goal. It examines whether these d...

Philips in court as investors demand investigation into apnea scandal: top executives present

Philips appeared before the Enterprise Chamber in Amsterdam on Thursday as shareholders and claim organizations demanded a formal investigation into the sleep apnea machine recall scandal. The legal a...

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado calls for solidarity

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has expressed solidarity and prayers for victims of two major earthquakes in the country. She urged Venezuelans worldwide and the international commu...

UN climate chief: Europe heatwave the price of fossil pollution

UN climate chief Simon Stiell has stated that the severe heatwaves currently affecting Europe are a clear sign of the climate crisis. He emphasized that these extreme temperatures are the price being ...

Late-night knockout match looms: scenarios for the Dutch national team at the 2026 World Cup

The Dutch national team is preparing for its final 2026 World Cup group stage match against Tunisia, scheduled for Friday at 1:00 AM Dutch time. Although Tunisia is already eliminated, the result will...

Oil prices drop to pre-Iran war levels, leading to lower prices at the pump

Oil prices fell on Thursday to levels seen before the Iran conflict, leading to a decrease in gasoline prices at the pump. According to UnitedConsumers, the suggested retail price for a liter of gasol...

Donyell Malen in difficult situation with Netherlands at 2026 World Cup: 'Ruud van Nistelrooy must give him extra attention'

Donyell Malen faces a difficult situation in the Dutch national team as coach Ronald Koeman favors an attacking trio of Gakpo, Brobbey, and Summerville for the upcoming World Cup match against Tunisia...

Person injured in shooting on Entrepotburg in the Eastern Docklands

Man shot near Entrepotbrug in East

A man was shot and wounded near the Entrepotbrug in Amsterdam's Eastern Docklands early Monday morning. He was transported to the hospital while conscious, and police are currently searching for a sus...

Heemskerk aldermen Piet Burgering and Attiya Gamri step down

Aldermen Piet Burgering and Attiya Gamri will officially step down from their positions in the municipality of Heemskerk on Friday, July 3. Burgering has served for four years representing D66, while ...

Netherlands knows its fate: Brazil wins World Cup group, Morocco second

Brazil secured the top spot in Group C of the World Cup after a 3-0 victory over Scotland, while Morocco finished second by defeating Haiti 4-2. These results clarify the tournament standings for the ...

Morocco not surprised by Haiti: "Dima Maghreb, understand?"

Moroccan football fans gathered at Theater De Meervaart in Amsterdam-Osdorp to watch their national team's 4-2 victory over Haiti. Despite an early deficit, the enthusiastic crowd remained confident i...

Dutch Sartianna (28) dies at festival in Portugal, nearly 40,000 euros raised

A 28-year-old woman from Amsterdam, Sartianna Kasno, passed away on Monday while attending a festival in Portugal. Friends have raised nearly 40,000 euros through a crowdfunding campaign to repatriate...

Scandinavian countries ahead of the Netherlands in AI use

Dutch companies utilize artificial intelligence more frequently than the European average, though the Netherlands still lags behind the continent's frontrunners. Countries such as Denmark, Finland, Sw...

Marco with 7000 liters of water to save thirsty trees: 'In narrow streets I sometimes have to fold in the side mirrors'

During a heatwave, Marco Zandvliet is transporting 7,000 liters of water to hydrate trees in Velsen. He navigates narrow streets with a large water tank to ensure the plants survive the extreme temper...

DSS women's 30+ team has played together for ten years. Their secret? Staying positive: ‘Even if we lose, we still dance’

The DSS women's 30+ football team in Haarlem is celebrating its tenth anniversary of playing together. The team credits its longevity to a foundation of friendship, club loyalty, and a positive attitu...