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Firefighters rescue people from balconies in Voorburg fire
A fire broke out in an elevator shaft of a residential building in Voorburg early Saturday morning, causing smoke to spread throughout several floors. Firefighters evacuated residents from approximate...
Unique behind-the-scenes look: how the Netherlands is trying to get 'Bolle Jos' extradited
The Dutch government is actively working on a plan to extradite drug criminal ‘Bolle Jos’ Leijdekkers, who has been living in Sierra Leone under the protection of the president. A reconstruction r...
Cyclist dies in collision with car in Putten
A cyclist died following a collision with a car on Beulekampersteeg in Putten, Gelderland, around midnight on Friday night. Despite the rapid arrival of emergency services, the victim could not be sav...
Number two on The Hague D66 list received more votes than lead candidate
In the municipal elections in The Hague, D66 candidate Marije Mostert received 9,904 votes, surpassing the party's lead candidate Yousef Assad, who received 8,082. This outcome was revealed in the pre...
From a lighter on his head to bleeding while celebrating: Davy Klaassen on his most intense Klassieker moments
Ajax captain Davy Klaassen reflects on his most intense moments in the 'Klassieker' rivalry against Feyenoord as he prepares for his 19th appearance in the fixture. Klaassen emphasizes that the match ...
Activist and politician Saar Boerlage dies at 93
Saar Boerlage, a prominent Dutch activist and politician, has passed away at the age of 93. She was best known for successfully leading the campaign against hosting the Olympic Games in Amsterdam and ...
Activist and politician Saar Boerlage dies aged 93
Renowned activist and politician Saar Boerlage has passed away at the age of 93. She served as an Amsterdam city councilor for multiple parties and was a former national chair of the Pacifist Socialis...
Large fire at Amsterdam storage facility under control
A large fire that broke out on Friday afternoon at a storage facility on the Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam is now under control. Emergency services report that the situation is stable, though firefighter...
Rob Kemps on final Snollebollekes GelreDome shows: 'Considered quitting'
Rob Kemps admitted he briefly regretted the decision to end his Snollebollekes concert series at the GelreDome in Arnhem. As he prepared for the final shows, the entertainer noted that the sold-out ve...
How would Luis Enrique have Ajax play against Feyenoord? Definitely Steur as a man-marker on Valente
Henk Spaan provides his weekly football ratings, highlighting figures such as Kees Smit, Max Dowman, and Dominik Szoboszlai. The article also explores potential tactical strategies for Amsterdam-based...
Kennemerlaan in IJmuiden transformed into tulip picking garden for a day
The Kennemerlaan in IJmuiden will be transformed into a temporary tulip picking garden this Saturday. Customers of the local shops will receive tickets allowing them to pick a bunch of flowers.
Karianne Kas (D66) receives most preference votes in Bloemendaal, Alderman Stam (VVD) popular in Heemstede, GL-PvdA Zandvoort number 2 outvotes lead candidate
Preference votes for Dutch municipal elections were announced on Friday, revealing significant shifts in candidate popularity in Bloemendaal, Heemstede, and Zandvoort. These results could lead to chan...
Halsema on attack on Jewish school: 'Has made people incredibly scared'
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema addressed a recent explosion at the Jewish primary school Cheider, describing it as an act of intimidation that has caused significant fear in the community. The incident...
Several controversial FvD members enter municipal councils
Several Forum for Democracy (FVD) candidates with ties to far-right organizations have been elected to Dutch city councils following recent electoral gains. Investigations by NRC and de Volkskrant hig...
Bystanders watch fire on Amsterdam's Nieuwe Hemweg spread rapidly: "The whole building is burning down"
A massive fire broke out at a building on the Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam, destroying the structure and a large number of electric shared scooters. Witnesses reported hearing batteries exploding as the...
Decades of superior dining in the dunes: De Bokkedoorns marks 65 years. 'We are out of reach for 80 percent of the population'
The Michelin-starred restaurant De Bokkedoorns, located in Overveen, is celebrating its 65th anniversary under the management of the Beeren family. The establishment was one of the first in the Nether...
Iranians gather for Persian New Year: "People who feel alone can join"
Iranians gathered at Museumplein in Amsterdam to celebrate the Persian New Year, Norooz, moving the traditional private celebration to a public setting for communal support. The event combined festive...
An evening at Europaplein in Beverwijk with youth workers Deniz and Kenan: ‘We connect with the boys by being ourselves. We are brother figures to the youth’
Youth workers Kenan Cimen and Deniz Yüce serve as mentors and role models for young people at Europaplein in Beverwijk, where they both grew up. By acting as "brother figures," they aim to foster saf...
Your Easter Best! 8 brunches, cocktails, and egg hunts: what to do in Amsterdam this Easter
Amsterdam is hosting various Easter activities, including extensive brunches, cocktails with a view, and traditional egg hunts. The city's holiday offerings range from festive meals to unique events l...
The festival of democracy?
The article discusses the societal pressure to view voting as a privilege and a civic duty during recent elections in the context of shifting global orders. It questions whether citizens are allowed t...
Havoc and injury in Hoofddorp intersection crash, car ends up in ditch
Two cars collided at the intersection of Crossing and Circulair Avenue in Hoofddorp on Friday afternoon, resulting in one vehicle ending up in a ditch. One occupant was rushed to the hospital followin...
Fuel app usage explodes: Dutch flock to cheapest gas stations
Usage of fuel price comparison apps has surged in the Netherlands as citizens seek cheaper gas stations following price hikes linked to the Iran conflict. Despite the increased costs, road traffic rem...
Jetten calls on De Vos to take a stand against FVD antisemitism
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has called on Forum for Democracy leader Lidewij de Vos to take action against antisemitism within her party. Jetten emphasized that all party leaders have a responsibility t...
Forum for Democracy deserves a fair chance in Velsen municipal government
An article invites readers to vote on a proposition regarding whether the Forum for Democracy (FVD) political party deserves a fair chance in the municipal government of Velsen. The piece encourages p...
Beach Boys’ Best, third headliner of Velsen festival Summer Park
Beach Boys’ Best has been announced as the third headlining act for the Summer Park Sessions festival. The performance is scheduled to take place on September 6 at Park Velserbeek in Velsen-Zuid.
Council wants to redevelop Bakkum showroom for five years of housing: 'If it becomes a new Berg- en Bal, status holders will be satisfied'
The city council plans to redevelop a former showroom in Bakkum to provide habitable housing for status holders for at least five years. Current residents support the proposal on the condition that th...
Privacy concerns at town hall’s Civil Affairs prompt overhaul: 'We don't see any easy solutions'
The municipality is redesigning the public service area in the city hall due to privacy concerns regarding sensitive conversations. Both officials and council members reported that the current layout ...
Haarlem voters back plans for more paid parking
Voters in Haarlem have expressed their support for the local government's plans to expand paid parking zones across the city. This mandate allows the municipality to move forward with its proposed str...
Anti-asylum center vote puts Jetten's cabinet in trouble
Recent local election results in the Netherlands have sparked celebrations among political leaders in The Hague despite underlying tensions regarding asylum seeker centers. The rise of anti-AZC sentim...
This cabinet also wants to make criticized terrorism law permanent
The Dutch government intends to make a controversial temporary counter-terrorism law permanent before it expires on March 1. This law allows authorities to impose administrative measures, such as repo...