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More couples choosing to end their lives together
The number of people opting for euthanasia is increasing, particularly among those suffering from dementia or heart disease. Additionally, there is a rising trend of couples choosing to end their live...
Influencer Jade Anna's Heemskerk home finally sold after almost a year on Funda
Dutch influencer Jade Anna van Vliet has sold her house in Heemskerk after the property spent nearly a year on the real estate market. The residence, located on the Maerelaan, had been listed on Funda...
Heritage of the Week | Amsterdam Car City
This 'Heritage of the Week' feature examines Amsterdam's history as a car-centric city, visible through the wide streets of Plan Zuid and specialized garage buildings. These urban elements highlight t...
Things turn out differently for Mitchel Michaelis: Goalkeeper cannot resist Katwijk's call. 'Discussed it at length with my wife'
Goalkeeper Mitchel Michaelis is set to transfer from the Haarlem-based club Koninklijke HFC to VV Katwijk this summer. The Volendam resident decided to make the move after being convinced by Katwijk's...
How to turn your garden into a year-round outdoor space
The article explores how residents in Haarlem and across the Netherlands can transform compact gardens into year-round outdoor living spaces. It highlights that while Dutch weather is unpredictable, s...
Ajax player Bounida receives first call-up for Morocco
Ajax winger Rayane Bounida has received his first call-up to the Moroccan national football team. The 20-year-old player is part of the squad selected for upcoming friendly matches against Ecuador and...
Ali B silent upon arrival for second day of sex crimes trial
Rapper Ali B arrived at the Amsterdam Court of Appeal for the second day of his sexual assault trial. He is facing charges involving two counts of assault and two counts of rape. The artist remained s...
Canoe polo at De Trekvogels is the largest competitive branch. 'The smaller the boat, the greater the happiness'
The canoe polo department at the Trekvogels club in Haarlem has grown to be its largest competitive section. Members recently gathered at their Jan Gijzenkade clubhouse to socialize after training in ...
Dutch national debt exceeds 500 billion for the first time
The Dutch national debt and government spending exceeded 500 billion euros for the first time last year. According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), government expenditures continue to increase steadil...
Work on Alkmaarseweg in Beverwijk starts with felling of five trees, including the old beech
The municipality of Beverwijk is removing five trees, including an old beech tree, to facilitate infrastructure improvements at the intersection of Alkmaarseweg, Büllerlaan, and Hilbersplein. The rem...
Paying with smartphone or smartwatch more popular than debit card for the first time
In 2025, mobile and smartwatch payments in the Netherlands became more popular than traditional debit card use for the first time. Nearly 60% of all card-based transactions were cardless, representing...
Live | Second day of Ali B appeal, prosecution to present sentencing demand today
The second day of the appeal in the criminal case against Dutch rapper Ali B is underway, with the Public Prosecutor expected to present a sentencing demand today. This live coverage monitors the ongo...
Another ATM bombing, this time on Slotermeerlaan
An ATM on Slotermeerlaan in Amsterdam Nieuw-West was targeted by an explosion early Thursday morning, marking the latest in a series of similar incidents in the region this week. Police have cordoned ...
Judge rejects opposition to Ramplaankwartier transformer station
An administrative court in Haarlem has rejected a resident's legal challenge against a new transformer station in the Ramplaankwartier neighborhood. The ruling permits grid operator Liander to move fo...
Clocks forward an hour: It’s not terrible, but not necessarily good—and it affects men and women differently. What to do?
This weekend, clocks will move forward by one hour to mark the beginning of daylight saving time. The article explores the health impacts of this shift and discusses why women may be more affected by ...
Household disposable income rises due to higher wages
In 2025, Dutch households saw an increase in disposable income primarily driven by higher collective labor agreement wages. While employee compensation rose, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) also reported...
Domestic support via Wmo suddenly cut by half an hour, but Velsen municipality says clients won't notice
Residents of Velsen receiving household support through the Social Support Act (Wmo) had their service time reduced by 30 minutes at the start of the year without prior communication. The municipality...
Paintbrush in one hand, mimosa in the other: you’ll want to try this new concept in Haarlem
A new 'paint, sip & brunch' event is launching at Locael in Haarlem, combining a social brunch with a creative painting workshop. Participants can enjoy a meal and drinks before picking up a paintbrus...
Conviviality is trumps at De Brulboei klaverjas club in IJmuiden: 'Mistakes are made, but never on purpose'
The De Brulboei klaverjas club in IJmuiden provides a social and friendly environment for local residents to enjoy the traditional card game. Members emphasize a positive atmosphere where mistakes are...
Patients Federation: more digital consultations due to fuel costs
The Patients Federation Netherlands is calling on healthcare providers to offer more digital consultations to help patients manage rising travel costs caused by high fuel prices and parking fees. The ...
Renovating neglected Haarlem playgrounds will cost between 3 and 7 million euros
Renovating Haarlem's 16 dilapidated playgrounds is estimated to cost between three and seven million euros. The Haarlem City Council aims to take over maintenance responsibilities to improve the facil...
What should I do with mistletoe in my garden?
Boer Tom provides gardening advice to a reader from Den Helder regarding a mistletoe plant she previously planted in her garden. The reader is seeking information on whether the plant can be pruned an...
New university library also overcrowded: Half an hour searching and still no spot
Students at the University of Amsterdam are facing severe overcrowding at the newly opened library on the former Binnengasthuisterrein, often lining up before opening to secure a spot. While the facil...
Scammers active again with fake porn site fines and extortion; 5,000 paid annually
Fraudsters are increasingly sending fake fines and extortion notices claiming to be from the Dutch Central Judicial Collection Agency (CJIB). The Fraud Help Desk reports that approximately 5,000 peopl...
Housing project De Heerlijkheid Curtis in Heemskerk delayed by up to 1.5 years due to nitrogen regulations
The De Heerlijkheid Curtis housing project in Heemskerk has been delayed by up to 1.5 years due to nitrogen regulations. Local officials are currently awaiting a national breakthrough regarding nitrog...
Uitgeest battles weeds: first brushcutters and boiling water, then the street sweeper
The municipality of Uitgeest has launched its seasonal weed control program for paved surfaces, including sidewalks, bike paths, and streets. Maintenance crews are using a combination of brush cutters...
Women off sick due to stress twice as often as men
Women are twice as likely as men to take sick leave due to stress, especially those between the ages of 25 and 45. On average, employees who stop working due to stress-related issues remain absent for...
Police investigate shooting and explosion in Den Bosch
Police are investigating a shooting incident and an explosion that occurred on Wednesday night in the Empel neighborhood of Den Bosch. The incident took place on the Breeakkers street and is currently...
Triple Threat forced to let Lions go and is now in the waiting room
The Haarlem basketball team Triple Threat suffered a defeat against the Lions from Landsmeer despite a strong performance during one phase of the match. The loss places the team in a waiting position ...
River cruise ship hits Amsterdamsebrug, captain slightly injured
A river cruise ship collided with the Amsterdamsebrug over the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal on Wednesday evening, causing significant damage to the vessel's wheelhouse and slightly injuring the skipper. The ...