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What does an asylum seeker center mean? Heemskerk and Uitgeest hold meetings where arrival itself is not up for debate despite fierce opposition
The municipalities of Heemskerk and Uitgeest have approved the establishment of an asylum seekers' center between the two towns. On April 20, residents and the Central Agency for the Reception of Asyl...
Limburg wants to significantly expand Einstein Telescope test center
The Dutch province of Limburg plans to allocate 4 million euros for research into expanding the ETpathfinder prototype in Maastricht into a world-class research facility for low-frequency gravitationa...
Man beaten unconscious during bike robbery in Vondelpark
A man was assaulted and robbed of his bicycle in Amsterdam's Vondelpark on March 16, resulting in him losing consciousness after being attacked twice. Police are currently searching for the suspect an...
Donyell Malen in top form ahead of special milestone: 'Very special for a boy from a small village'
Donyell Malen is set to earn his 50th cap for the Netherlands national football team in an upcoming match against Norway. This milestone marks the first time he will start four consecutive internation...
'I've had so many problems already, and now this.' Driver crashes through facade leaving destruction for Bert (71) from Beverwijk
On Wednesday evening, a car crashed through the facade of 71-year-old Bert de Gilder's home in Beverwijk, causing extensive damage. The collision occurred shortly after the homeowner had completed ren...
Our cars, clothes and homes must go green faster: 'The time is now'
Greening the economy through the reuse of materials in sectors like housing and transportation is essential to meeting 2050 climate goals. While scientists argue that government intervention is requir...
New-build homes popular among seniors, creating space in the market
Between 2018 and 2024, seniors aged 55 and older purchased more than a quarter of all new-build homes and over half of all new apartments. This trend has helped free up the housing market, as this dem...
Car overturned in accident on A4 near Schiphol, injury and lane closures
On Thursday afternoon, a collision involving at least two vehicles occurred on the A4 motorway near Schiphol Airport, resulting in one car overturning. At least one person was injured and transported ...
Underage fake police officer from Haarlem arrested thanks to alert intended victim
A 17-year-old from Haarlem was arrested on Wednesday for impersonating a police officer after an intended victim in Spanbroek alerted authorities. The victim recognized the scam during a phone call an...
Schiphol considers handling assistance for passengers with disabilities itself
Schiphol Airport is considering managing assistance for passengers with disabilities internally instead of outsourcing the service to external firms. This move follows criticism from the FNV trade uni...
Ajax covered up massive 2017 data breach
Ajax reportedly covered up a significant data leak in 2017 by signing a non-disclosure agreement with the ethical hacker who discovered it. The agreement, recently revealed by BNR, was signed by the h...
Open House Day in Haarlem: 120 homes open for viewing
This Saturday, prospective homebuyers can visit 120 houses in Haarlem without an appointment during the national Open House Day. According to the listing site Funda, an additional 170 properties are a...
Major power outage in Haarlem at the moment
A significant power outage in Haarlem has left more than 3,000 households and 25 streets without electricity. The disruption has lasted for nearly thirty minutes and is currently ongoing.
Scouting Brigitta Explorers raise money for summer camp with flea market
Scouting Brigitta is hosting its annual flea market on Saturday, March 28. The event aims to raise funds to support the group's upcoming summer camp.
Chewing gum that tastes like chili or chorizo: a look inside the BenBits factory
The BenBits factory in Heerhugowaard is experimenting with plastic-free chewing gum featuring unconventional savory flavors such as BBQ, chili, and chorizo. The company aims to push the boundaries of ...
Dalí College Heemskerk opens doors for prospective students: 'A huge turnout right away'
Seventh and eighth-grade students visited Dalí College in Heemskerk this week to explore the campus during an application event for prospective secondary school students. The event saw a high turnout...
Exercise path in forest next to Bennebroek psychiatric clinic for patients and residents
A new walking path with fitness and strength exercises has opened in the Lokhorsterduin forest area in Bennebroek. The facility is located next to the Westerpoort psychiatric clinic and is open to bot...
Two suspects (17 and 30) arrested for massive fireworks that caused Ajax-Groningen to be abandoned
Police have arrested two suspects, aged 17 and 30, for inciting a massive fireworks display during an Ajax-Groningen football match on November 30. The incident, involving approximately 150 supporters...
In the alternative reality where a Redditor rewrote the rules, Patrick Brouwer is firmly at the top
A recent draw between Feyenoord and Ajax in 'De Klassieker' serves as an example of how football statistics like xG do not always reflect the actual quality of a match. Despite data suggesting an acti...
Save the Children: children in emergency shelters in unsafe situation
Save the Children Netherlands is calling for the immediate relocation of approximately 750 children currently residing in unsafe emergency shelters for asylum seekers. The organization states that the...
Items from death row on display at memorial for civil registry attack
The Resistance Museum in Amsterdam is commemorating the anniversary of the attack on the city's population register this Friday. The event features an exhibition of personal belongings from three resi...
Labor dispute looms at Tata Steel. 'False start for the new organization'
Tata Steel management and trade unions have failed to reach an agreement on a new collective bargaining contract before the current one expires on April 1. This dispute coincides with the company's sc...
Haarlem houseboat resident's bid for Spaarne mooring rejected
The highest administrative court in the Netherlands has issued a final ruling against a Haarlem houseboat resident seeking a different mooring on the Spaarne river. The court determined it lacks the l...
Geldmaat closes ATMs and limits opening hours after series of ATM bombings
Geldmaat is closing several ATMs and restricting the opening hours of others following a series of six explosive attacks targeting their machines this week. These measures are being implemented to pre...
Meilands return to TV on RTL: 'Started to itch'
The Meiland family has signed an exclusive contract with RTL and Videoland, marking their return to television after announcing their retirement earlier this year. The reality TV stars decided to make...
Odido outage, problems with calling and mobile internet
Dutch telecom provider Odido is experiencing a major network outage, resulting in significant disruptions to phone calls and mobile internet services. More than 30,000 reports were recorded on the mon...
Low testosterone: real condition or marketing hype?
Medical experts Marij Dinkelman-Smit and Gert Dohle examine whether the rising concern over low testosterone levels on social media is a genuine medical issue or a marketing trend. They address common...
Regulators investigate if Odido kept customer data too long
The Dutch Data Protection Authority and the Rijksinspectie Digitale Infrastructuur are investigating whether telecom provider Odido retained customer data for longer than permitted. This probe follows...
Flea market returns to Haarlem's Botermarkt every Wednesday
The flea market has returned to the Botermarkt in Haarlem following its winter break. Visitors can browse the various stalls every Wednesday from 9 AM until approximately 3 PM.
Final municipal election results
The final results for the 2026 municipal elections in Haarlem show that the GROENLINKS / PvdA coalition secured the most votes, winning 11 seats. D66 followed with 8 seats, while the VVD took 4 seats,...