Sunday 1 November

After a five-year dry spell against AZ, Ajax finally secured a victory at the Johan Cruijff Arena. While the performance lacked the club’s trademark flair, players like Sofyan Amrabat are embracing a more pragmatic approach to keep their title aspirations alive. Read more →

Starting November 1, the Netherlands will impose stricter regulations on short-term rentals to curb urban nuisance. Both hosts and booking platforms must now provide unique registration numbers and share data, marking a significant intervention in the country's housing market. Read more →

Police in Almelo have apprehended a 43-year-old man suspected of igniting four vehicle fires last Saturday night. The swift arrest was aided by the Burgernet alert system, which encouraged local residents to assist in the investigation. Read more →

The world of electronic music mourns the loss of Juan Atkins, the 64-year-old innovator widely credited as the father of Detroit techno. His passing, confirmed by fellow pioneer Kevin Saunderson, marks the end of an era for the genre he helped define. Read more →

A fire at a dry cleaner in Nieuw-Vennep destroyed 164 handmade costumes essential for Amsterdam's Sinterklaas celebrations. Thanks to a rapid mobilization of public donations and volunteer efforts, the Stichting Sinterklaas has ensured the parade will go on as scheduled. Read more →