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Self-harvest garden at Marquette in Heemskerk doubles in size after success

The self-harvest garden at the Château Marquette estate in Heemskerk has proven successful during its first year. Consequently, the garden is set to double in size as it enters its second season.

Zahara Jolie-Pitt also wants to officially drop father's surname

Zahara Jolie-Pitt, the daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has initiated legal proceedings to officially remove her father's surname. The 21-year-old is following the example of her siblings who...

Hila Noorzai loses father three weeks after the birth of her son

Dutch presenter Hila Noorzai announced the death of her father in an Instagram post. The loss occurred just three weeks after her father became a grandfather following the birth of her son.

Velsen holds second pizza night for youth: what matters to you?

The municipality of Velsen is hosting a pizza evening on Monday, June 15, for residents aged 14 to 22. The event provides a platform for young people to discuss topics they find important and to meet ...

At least twelve dead after shooting near Johannesburg

At least twelve people were killed and nine others injured during a mass shooting near Johannesburg, South Africa, on Tuesday evening. Local police are currently searching for more than ten suspects l...

North Holland traffic: Delays on the N242 and A4 during Wednesday morning rush hour, June 10

The morning rush hour in North Holland on Wednesday, June 10, was reported as generally quiet. Minor traffic delays of several minutes occurred on the N242 and A4 motorways.

Companies using AI pay insufficient attention to impact on staff

Companies implementing artificial intelligence are failing to adequately consider the impact on their employees. The adoption of AI often leads to changes in task complexity and mental workload, requi...

It proved child’s play to make a Russian oligarch pay a billion euros too much for his paintings

Die On This Hill singer Sienna Spiro to perform in Amsterdam in March

British singer Sienna Spiro, known for her hit "Die On This Hill," will perform at the Gashouder in Amsterdam on March 14, 2027. The event was announced by concert organizer MOJO.

Late bloomer Niels Reemeijer (23) aims to push limits after Tour of Albania victory: 'I love very tough races'

23-year-old cyclist Niels Reemeijer from Spaarndam has achieved a career highlight by winning the Tour of Albania. Having started his journey in Haarlem's Muggenronde, the self-described late bloomer ...

Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette to perform at first World Cup match in Canada

Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette are set to perform at the first FIFA World Cup match hosted in Canada. The two musicians are part of a larger group of Canadian artists scheduled to give performan...

40 percent of GP practices in disadvantaged neighborhoods need support

Approximately 40% of general practitioner practices in disadvantaged Amsterdam neighborhoods are still waiting for specialized support assistants to help patients whose physical symptoms are caused by...

Chris Brown settles royalty dispute with co-composer

Chris Brown has reached a settlement in a lawsuit where he was accused of withholding royalty payments from a co-composer. The legal dispute involved allegations that the singer had failed to distribu...

Alderman Meerhoff and council block Heemstede emergency shelter: ‘Handling tasks side by side requires too much capacity’

The Heemstede municipal council has rejected a proposal to establish temporary emergency housing for asylum seekers at a former police station on Kerklaan. Alderman Sam Meerhoff stated that managing t...

Watervrienden marks 50 years of swimming lessons and swimming in IJmuiden. Festivities at De Heerenduinen.

The swimming club Watervrienden IJmuiden is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Saturday, June 20, at the De Heerenduinen swimming pool. The festivities will include a sports and games afternoon follo...

In this unique part of Amsterdam, residents refuse to make way for demolition: ‘You are destroying everything’

Residents of Amsteldorp in Amsterdam are protesting against the planned demolition of small houses intended to be replaced by larger housing complexes. They argue that the project will destroy the uni...

Greenhouse gas emissions down in first quarter of 2026

Greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands decreased by more than 5 percent in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. These preliminary figures were reported by the Centraal B...

Dutch emissions fall due to 'fuel tourism' and lower coal use

Greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands decreased by 5 percent in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period last year. The decline was primarily driven by energy companies reducin...

VVD youth propose bold plan: abolish state pension and overhaul mortgage interest deduction

The JOVD, the youth wing of the Dutch VVD party, has proposed a new political program that includes the gradual abolition of the state pension (AOW). The group also calls for ending the mortgage inter...

Toos & Henk - June 10

Cartoonist Paul Kusters presents his unique take on current affairs in the daily 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. The series is published daily from Monday to Saturday.