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Halsema lashes out at British police over claim about shared information on Maccabi fans

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has criticized the West Midlands Police for falsely claiming that their decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an Aston Villa match was based on intelligence provided by Amsterdam authorities. Halsema denied sharing reports about "experienced fighters" and called the British police's claims "unacceptable" and factually incorrect. The dispute, which involved intelligence errors partly attributed to the use of an AI tool, recently contributed to the resignation of West Midlands Chief Constable Craig Guildford.

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Fewer first-time buyers on the housing market, most are immigrants

New data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) shows that the number of starters on the housing market decreased from 560,000 in 2023 to 518,000 in 2024. The decline is notably driven by a 12 percent drop in the number of young people leaving their parental homes to find their own residence.

Annet's 93-year-old mother looks forward to Ascension Day morning walk: 'They will go in a convoy of wheelchairs'

Annet’s 93-year-old mother, a resident of the Huis ter Hagen care center, is preparing for a traditional Ascension Day morning outing. The residents plan to celebrate the holiday and the fine weather by traveling together in a procession of wheelchairs.

Significant damage in fire at Euroshop store in Beverwijk

A fire broke out at the Euroshop store on Italiëlaan in Beverwijk during the night between Thursday and Friday. The building sustained significant damage as a result of the blaze.

OPZ, Jong and VVD to proceed as trio for Zandvoort coalition; Fred Teeven: ‘A fourth party would not add stability’

The political parties OPZ, Jong Zandvoort, and VVD will form a three-party coalition in Zandvoort without seeking a fourth partner. Informant Fred Teeven recommended this arrangement to ensure political stability for the next four years, despite it resulting in a narrow majority in the municipal council.

Car fire on Leeghwaterweg in Velsen-Noord, man taken to hospital

A car was destroyed by fire on Leeghwaterweg in Velsen-Noord during the night from Thursday to Friday. The vehicle's owner was transported to the hospital for treatment after inhaling smoke.