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150 years of IJmuiden in 150 minutes: SRO Velsen organizes special sports challenge for port city's anniversary

SRO Velsen is hosting a sports challenge titled "150 years of IJmuiden in 150 minutes" to mark the 150th anniversary of the port city. The event aims to celebrate the city's milestone through an engag...

Port warns Amsterdam not to only look at itself: ‘We must be nice to The Hague, or they won't be nice to us’

Starmer calls for Labour unity after rival's election win

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for unity within the Labour Party following a local election victory by his rival, Andy Burnham. The win by Burnham satisfies a key condition for potenti...

From formateur to the new finance alderman: this is Hendrik Jan Biemond

Hendrik Jan Biemond has been appointed as Amsterdam's new Alderman for Finance, Art and Culture, and Animal Welfare. A former city council member and coalition formateur, Biemond intends to focus on e...

Fans of Michael Jackson and André Hazes won't let their childhood nostalgia be tarnished

Girl slightly injured after being hit by tram on Strawinskylaan

Dutch frigate also heading to Strait of Hormuz after minehunter

The Dutch air defense and command frigate Zr.Ms. De Ruyter is repositioning from Southeast Asia toward the Strait of Hormuz to potentially assist in keeping the shipping route open. Defense Minister D...

Annemieke Schollaardt declared cured after cancer diagnosis: 'Everything is fine'

AVROTROS DJ Annemieke Schollaardt has been declared cancer-free after doctors discovered a growth in her appendix last month. The 47-year-old shared the positive news on Friday via her Instagram accou...

Lane for free 'beach bus', one fewer lane for cars on the road to Zandvoort

Starting this weekend through August 30, a trial will reserve one lane of the N200 Zeeweg exclusively for a free "beach bus" to Zandvoort and Bloemendaal on weekends. Car traffic will be restricted to...

Haarlem commemorates and celebrates Keti Koti

Haarlem will commemorate and celebrate Keti Koti on July 1st to mark the abolition of slavery in former Dutch colonies. The city is hosting various events, including city walks, lectures, and performa...

Haarlem has a new city executive

Haarlem's city council officially appointed and swore in six new aldermen on June 18, 2026, to form the city's new executive board. Representing PRO Haarlem, D66, and CDA, the members will implement t...

Lubach available earlier from now on, but only via Videoland

European countries take measures against heat

Western and Southern European countries are implementing measures to combat extreme heat as temperatures rise across the region. Parts of Southern France and Spain are forecasted to reach highs of nea...

Town Crier Competition and Food Market on June 24 in Beverwijk

On Wednesday, June 24, town criers from the Netherlands and abroad will gather in Beverwijk for a competition celebrating 750 years of market rights. The festive event will also feature a Smaakmarkt a...

Devon Koswal leaves Telstar to continue career in Norway

Dutch defender Devon Koswal has transferred from Telstar to the Norwegian club Sandefjord Fotball after three seasons. The 22-year-old has signed a contract with the Eliteserien team that runs until 2...

Spaarnwoude recreation area can become much more attractive with minor adjustments

A proposal suggests that the Spaarnwoude recreation area could become significantly more attractive with minor adjustments. The article invites readers to share their opinions and participate in a pol...

Italian minister cancels US trip after Trump's comments on Meloni

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani cancelled a planned visit to the United States following what he described as insulting remarks by President Donald Trump. Trump reportedly claimed he only agre...

Inspector: hospital may have experienced code black during pandemic

Former Inspector-General Marina Eckenhausen testified during a parliamentary inquiry that some hospitals may have experienced conditions equivalent to "code black" during the COVID-19 pandemic. She cl...

No trains Wednesday morning due to strike

The NS has confirmed that no trains will run on Wednesday morning between 04:00 and 08:00 due to a strike by the FNV union. Travelers are warned that disruptions may continue throughout the morning as...

Heemstede speeds up housing for status holders like Haarlem; temporary site on Kerklaan until housing is available

Heemstede will temporarily house approximately twenty permit holders in a former police station on Kerklaan before they move into permanent local housing. This approach mirrors a strategy used in Haar...