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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 ...
Figure skaters Tsiba and Danilova out after finishing last in short program
Dutch figure skaters Michel Tsiba and Daria Danilova were eliminated from the World Championships in Prague after finishing in last place during the short program. The pair earned a score of 48.77, fa...
Crisis? What crisis? Dutch Parliament bickers over how bad energy prices already are
The Dutch House of Representatives is debating how to respond to rising energy prices, with the cabinet being urged to prepare contingency measures. However, political parties remain divided on the se...
Minister Berendsen urges ‘Brexit Reset’ in London: ‘Re-engage UK in European security’
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen traveled to London to advocate for a 'Brexit Reset' and closer cooperation with the United Kingdom on European security. He emphasized that the Netherlands conside...
Haaksbergen council approves asylum reception criteria after referendum
The Haaksbergen municipal council has approved a set of criteria for selecting asylum seeker reception locations following a local referendum. A majority of the council members expressed confidence th...
Prisoner also escapes in Roermond, remains at large
A prisoner escaped from custody in Roermond last Friday after a hospital visit and remains at large. The Judicial Institutions Service confirmed the incident, which occurred while the individual was b...
Cabinet cannot yet say when it will take energy measures
Minister Heleen Herbert stated that the Dutch cabinet cannot yet determine when it will implement measures to address the economic and energy impacts caused by the war in Iran. The announcement was ma...
Minister Boekholt under fire for shower tokens quote in British newspaper
Dutch Minister Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan is facing criticism over false claims made in a British newspaper about her military service in Afghanistan. She stated she had to use shower and phone toke...
Yvonne Coldeweijer and Talpa face off in court: what's going on
Yvonne Coldeweijer and Talpa Network are appearing in court on Thursday to resolve a dispute over compensation regarding a canceled talk show on Net5. The daily gossip program was originally intended ...
'When he skips, I know he feels good': Haarlem's first skipping zone opens on the Dreef.
Haarlem has launched its first "skipping zone" on the Dreef, an initiative by Justine Kluen to promote skipping as a simple way to improve mental health. The zone was officially inaugurated alongside ...
Many ideas to curb price increases, but Parliament not aligned
The Dutch House of Representatives is debating various measures to help households and businesses cope with rising prices, including fuel price caps and tax cuts. However, political parties remain div...
Residents without elevator for a month and no solution in sight: It’s going so painfully slow
Residents of a ten-story apartment building in Amsterdam's Haarlemmerbuurt have been without a functioning elevator for a month, leaving many elderly tenants trapped or struggling with stairs. Housing...
Parties attack FVD over friendly stance toward Iran and Russia
Dutch coalition and opposition parties criticized Forum for Democracy (FVD) MP Ralf Dekker for his supportive stance toward Russia and Iran. During a debate on energy prices, Dekker proposed that the ...
The Van den Nouwland greengrocer family from Haarlem: 12 siblings hope to reach a combined 1,000 years on April 1
Twelve siblings from the Van den Nouwland family in Haarlem are set to reach a collective age of 1,000 years on April 1st. The family is well-known locally for their long-standing vegetable business o...
Car crashes into house in Beverwijk, extensive damage
On Wednesday evening, a driver veered off the road and crashed into a house on the Schans in Beverwijk. No injuries were reported, though the collision caused significant damage to the property.
Father sues De ZorgSpecialist for damages: 'Our son lost his home and care without warning'
A father is seeking legal compensation from care provider De ZorgSpecialist after his son was abruptly evicted from an assisted living facility. The young man, who has a disability, reportedly lost hi...
Minister Sjoerdsma welcome in China for trade mission despite sanctions list
Dutch Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma will lead a trade mission to China after receiving confirmation that he is welcome despite being on a Chinese sanctions list. The visit was confirmed following a discus...
99 names: Duinrust auditorium falls silent during impressive tribute at Jewish monument in Beverwijk
A memorial ceremony was held at the Jewish Name Monument at Duinrust cemetery in Beverwijk to honor Holocaust victims. During the tribute, a poem by Kiki Borsje reflecting on the experiences of those ...
Rijkswaterstaat faces €20.5 billion shortfall, highway ramps to close: ‘Must make choices’
Rijkswaterstaat is facing a 20.5 billion euro budget deficit, leading to the indefinite closure of highway ramps across the Netherlands, such as the A2 ramp near Abcoude towards Amsterdam. The agency ...
Haarlemmermeer Municipality on unemptied bins during Meerlanden trial: ‘We see no reason to intervene’
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has expressed support for a pilot project by waste management company Meerlanden that involves inspecting trash containers and refusing collection for incorrectly so...
Castricum executive slaps own wrist over Bakkum refugee housing: six months to find solution or pay €20,000 fine to itself
The Castricum municipal executive has imposed a self-penalty regarding housing deficiencies for status holders at the Stetweg location in Bakkum. The council has given itself six months to resolve the...
Telstar fans believe Eredivisie promotion is certain: 'If they keep playing like this, it should be fine'
Following a second victory against PSV this season last Sunday, Telstar fans are optimistic that the club will secure its place in the Eredivisie for another year. Supporters believe that if the team ...
Lawsuit over Noorder IJ-plas wind turbines: what’s at stake
The City of Amsterdam is challenging the province of North Holland in court over the rejected permits for three wind turbines at the Noorder IJ-plas. While the province cites concerns regarding traffi...
Netherlands apologizes for civilian bombing in Mosul, offers compensation to victims
Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yesilgöz has issued a formal apology to the relatives of victims of a 2016 Dutch airstrike in Mosul, Iraq, that killed civilians. The government has also decided to provi...