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Auditor calls out Beverwijk: millions in budget fail to follow rules. Aagtenpark remediation is mandatory

An auditor has flagged the municipality of Beverwijk for failing to properly account for millions of euros in remediation costs for Aagtenpark in its budget. The issue arose because the remediation pl...

It’s the generation of the cold washcloth: no friction, no shine

Residents in the Netherlands are preparing for an upcoming heatwave as the KNMI issues warnings about high temperatures. The article reflects on the social anxiety and common discussions surrounding e...

Friends revive declared-dead filterless platform BeReal

Journalist Sam van Opbergen highlights the recent revival of the social media app BeReal among his circle of friends. Known for its focus on authenticity without filters, the platform is trending agai...

Charli XCX struggles with mental health: 'In the worst phase of my life'

Pop star Charli xcx has opened up about her mental health struggles, stating she is currently in the worst phase of her life. Despite her recent global success, the 33-year-old singer shared that she ...

Brahim Abid becomes Utrecht alderman after withdrawing from Nieuw-West: ‘I should have sent a note to the district committee’

British Prime Minister Starmer resigns

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation from office. He submitted his formal resignation to King Charles on Monday morning after holding a press conference at 10 Downing Stre...

Explosion at garage box in Amsterdam-West, police investigating

ANWB: Busy weekend, more breakdowns expected in coming days

The ANWB reported a 10% increase in roadside assistance calls over a warm weekend and expects the trend to continue throughout the week due to high temperatures. In response, the organization has incr...

Zeelandic-Flemish concerns over nuclear power plants and other energy plans

The Biervliet Village Council in Terneuzen has expressed concerns over national government plans to potentially build two new nuclear power plants in the Paulinapolder area. Additionally, grid operato...

Retirees can withdraw part of pension as lump sum from 2029, but it is not without risk

Starting in 2029, retirees in the Netherlands will be allowed to withdraw a lump sum of up to 10 percent of their total pension pot upon retirement. While this provides immediate financial flexibility...

PRO Bloemendaal leader Harold Koster enters firm opposition after failing to join coalition: ‘That was weak of D66’

Harold Koster, leader of the PRO Bloemendaal party, announced his party will move into a strong opposition role after being excluded from the new local coalition. Despite retaining four seats in the r...

Iranian delegation returns to Tehran after negotiations with US

An Iranian delegation has returned to Tehran following 18 hours of negotiations with the United States in Switzerland. The discussions, held at a resort near Lucerne, aimed to finalize details of a pr...

Explosion blows door out of building in Zeeheldenbuurt

An explosion occurred at garage boxes on Barentszstraat in Amsterdam's Zeeheldenbuurt neighborhood early this morning, causing significant damage and blowing out a door. One person was treated for smo...

Recycle shop Droppie wants to expand to dozens of shopping centers

Recycle shop Droppie has announced plans to expand its operations by adding 70 new locations to shopping centers throughout the Netherlands. The shop, which currently operates in the country's four la...

Even in cycling there are sticklers for the rules, Mart Smeets observes. 'What a sad decision'

Sports commentator Mart Smeets criticized the strict enforcement of rules in cycling following a dominant performance by Tadej Pogacar and the UAE team on Saturday. The team's display of strength serv...

Watch pediatrician’s COVID hearing: why did schools have to close?

A Dutch parliamentary inquiry is holding hearings this week to investigate the reasons behind school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, pediatrician Károly Illy and former Education Mi...

Ebola cases in Congo rise above one thousand

The number of Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 1,000, with 1,003 confirmed cases reported by local authorities. As of Sunday evening, 254 people have died from the vi...

Five parties conclude coalition negotiations in Rotterdam

Five political parties in Rotterdam have concluded their negotiations to form a new city government. The coalition agreement is expected to be officially presented this Friday after final details were...

Het Parool wants to know: how are you coping with the heat?

Prison sentence for former South Korean minister over 2024 power grab

Former South Korean Justice Minister Park Sung-jae has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his involvement in the martial law declaration of late 2024. The sentence follows his role in the power ...