paroolSep 21, 2026, 18:00

Will Purmerend merge with Landsmeer, Oostzaan and Wormerland? ‘Before long, Amsterdam will extend just past De Jutter restaurant’

Purmerend has indicated an openness to merging with the neighboring municipalities of Landsmeer, Oostzaan, and Wormerland. However, local officials noted that there is currently no significant enthusiasm for the proposal, emphasizing that any potential union must serve to strengthen Purmerend's position.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Louvre remains closed as protesting students block museum entrances

The Louvre museum has closed its doors after students from the École du Louvre blocked the entrances to protest against police violence. The closure is part of a larger nationwide student movement, and it is currently unknown when the museum will resume normal operations.

Princess Amalia promoted to sergeant 9 months after appointment as corporal

Princess Amalia has been promoted to the rank of sergeant by the Royal Netherlands Navy after serving nine months as a corporal. The promotion took place on the Norwegian vessel Statsraad Lehmkuhl in Den Helder as part of her ongoing military internship.

Charges against Timothy Busfield dismissed after prosecutor error

A judge has dismissed the charges against director Timothy Busfield after his defense team highlighted prosecutorial errors that hindered the jury process. Busfield, who faces allegations of child molestation on a television set, continues to deny all claims, though the prosecution retains the right to refile the case.

GroenLinks-PvdA leader Klaver again calls for negotiations with the left: ‘Cabinet is sleepwalking into a crisis’

Progressief Nederland leader Jesse Klaver is calling for urgent negotiations with the Jetten cabinet to secure a majority for the upcoming budget and tax plans before the November 12 vote. Klaver warns that the government risks a crisis by ignoring left-wing parties in favor of seeking right-wing support.

22,000 homes at risk due to cabinet funding shortfall: ‘We must also solve the housing crisis’

A lack of government funding for public transport infrastructure threatens the construction of 22,000 new homes across the Netherlands. Stakeholders warn that these housing projects are at risk because they rely on new transit connections to remain viable.