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Body of missing swimmer (30) found in Haarlem

The body of a 30-year-old man from Haarlem has been found in the Molenplas after he went missing while swimming. Police have ruled the death a fatal accident following an intensive search operation in...

Fishmonger Nico Waasdorp sells Dutch new herring for one guilder in swipe at rivals charging four euros

Fishmonger Nico Waasdorp from IJmuiden is selling Dutch herring for one guilder on June 16, the official start of the season. This campaign serves as a playful protest against the sharp rise in herrin...

Friesland calls on cabinet to phase out gas extraction in the province

Residents and administrators in the Dutch province of Friesland are calling on the national cabinet to phase out gas extraction in the region. Provincial Executive Friso Douwstra conveyed this message...

Obstacle course, scavenger hunt and fruit attract dozens of children to Outdoor Play Day at De Ark in Heemskerk: 'When you say the word bouncy castle, they go crazy'

Dozens of children gathered at De Ark in Heemskerk for National Outdoor Play Day on Wednesday afternoon. Organized by Team Sportservice and students from the Hogeschool van Amsterdam, the event featur...

Sculptor Carel Visser saw structures in bird skeletons, river deltas and insects – now his sculptures are in the Rijksmuseum gardens

Haroon Ali: 'I am a hypocritical animal lover'

Haroon Ali reflects on his desire to return to vegetarianism, admitting that he previously gave up the lifestyle due to convenience despite being an animal lover. He notes that having successfully avo...

First trial by fire for PRO and D66: opposition calls it a ‘pass-on agreement’

Billy Ray Cyrus used turbulent period as inspiration for new album

Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus discusses his new album, 'The Hill,' which was inspired by a recent turbulent period in his personal life. In an interview with People, the 64-year-old artist shared tha...

Bertram not currently disclosing locations contaminated with PFAS

State Secretary Annet Bertram has announced that the central government will not yet release a map of locations contaminated with PFAS, delegating the responsibility to local authorities. Despite pres...

Billionaire Gates says he had limited contact with Epstein

Billionaire Bill Gates told an investigative committee that he had no knowledge of the crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein. Gates stated that his contact with Epstein was limited and that he rejected ...

PFAS levels above safety standards measured at four locations in Gelderland

Investigations into PFAS contamination in the Dutch province of Gelderland have revealed levels exceeding safety standards at four specific locations. These areas have been cordoned off as a precautio...

From matcha to difficult conversations: students candid about mental health

Social Work students at Nova College in Haarlem organized a "Mental Strength" event during Mental Health Week to foster open dialogue about emotional well-being. Featuring speakers like model Loiza La...

OBS de Zeester in Beverwijk holds biennial sponsored run for Spieren voor Spieren: 'I run across the square, I walk around the school'

Students from OBS De Zeester primary school in Beverwijk held their biennial sponsor run to raise money for the charity Spieren voor Spieren. One notable participant was five-year-old Sjef, who comple...

Bloemendaal politicians reluctant to renovate Oude Trambaan cycle path: ‘Spending millions for twenty busy beach days a year’

Politicians in Bloemendaal are divided over a proposed 1.7 million euro renovation of the Oude Trambaan bicycle path connecting Aerdenhout and Zandvoort. Several parties have expressed concerns that t...

320 million in subsidies still available for home sustainability, mostly going to highest incomes

Subsidies for making homes more sustainable in the Netherlands are predominantly being used by high-income households earning over 100,000 euros per year. Approximately 320 million euros remain availa...

Person injured in North accident, driver arrested for driving under the influence

A collision between two cars on the Verlengde Stellingweg in Amsterdam Noord resulted in one person being hospitalized this afternoon. The driver of the other vehicle was arrested on suspicion of driv...

Forecast: Over 32,000 charging stations needed in Haarlem for fully electric driving by 2050

Haarlem will require more than 32,000 charging points by 2050 to support a complete transition to electric driving and meet European CO2 standards. The total energy needed for these stations is estima...

Quirk of nature: No official opening for Pieter Vermeulen Museum after wind blows away unveiling sheet

After a long search for a suitable location, the Pieter Vermeulen Museum opened its new building on Doorneberglaan in IJmuiden on Wednesday. Although strong winds blew away the unveiling cloth before ...

No forced layoffs at ASML next year after union agreement

ASML and labor unions have reached an agreement to prevent forced layoffs due to reorganization until May 1, 2027. The deal follows the Veldhoven-based tech company's previous announcement that it pla...

'We all feel lost sometimes': Philip Kniese (22) distributes thousands of cards to connect people

Twenty-two-year-old Philip Kniese has secretly distributed thousands of credit-card-sized cards across the Netherlands over the past two years to support people feeling isolated. The cards feature the...