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Child falls into water in Rijsenhout, victim resuscitated
A child was rescued from the water in Rijsenhout on Friday afternoon and required resuscitation by emergency services at the scene. The victim was subsequently transported to the hospital in critical ...
Noordwijkerhout and De Zilk political party suffers heavy election blow: 'Merger sentiment has faded'
NZLokaal, the political party representing Noordwijkerhout and De Zilk, suffered a significant loss in the recent elections for the merged municipality of Noordwijk. After winning the first elections ...
Hundreds of thousands of 'unlucky students' to receive extra €2,000 compensation
Approximately 760,000 students who studied under the Dutch loan system will receive an additional compensation of about 2,000 euros starting in 2027. This new measure is intended for the so-called 'un...
Suspect arrested for assault on Amsterdam JA21 leader after debate
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the assault of Amsterdam JA21 party leader Kevin Kreuger. Kreuger was attacked by four individuals at Osdorpplein on Thursday following a political de...
Yvonne Coldeweijer sues Talpa over stopped compensation
Yvonne Coldeweijer has initiated a lawsuit against Talpa Network after the media company allegedly stopped paying her a monthly financial compensation. The Amsterdam district court confirmed the legal...
Fugitive man in Utrecht has a firearm
A fugitive who escaped from his handlers at the Diakonessenhuis in Utrecht on Friday is confirmed to be armed with a firearm. Police have warned the public not to approach the man and to contact emerg...
Man escapes Utrecht hospital, police launch manhunt
A man in judicial custody escaped during a medical appointment at the Diakonessenhuis in Utrecht after a physical altercation with his guards. The individual attempted to seize a weapon from one of hi...
New energy-efficient NS double-deckers unveiled during royal visit
Queen Máxima visited the NS Train Modernization facility in Haarlem on Thursday to observe the presentation of new energy-saving double-decker trains. The visit highlighted the company's commitment t...
Another suspect arrested for violent home robbery in Noord-Scharwoude
Police have arrested a 40-year-old man from Amsterdam in connection with a violent 2021 home robbery in Noord-Scharwoude that left a resident seriously injured. The robbery was part of a series of sev...
Get creative with saving on driving: Make it a sport
The article provides tips on how to reduce car-related expenses, suggesting alternatives like cycling, walking, and working from home. It encourages readers to be creative and treat saving money on dr...
Tom de Nooijer leaves Ongehoord Nieuws after municipal election win
Tom de Nooijer is resigning as a presenter for the program Ongehoord Nieuws following his party's victory in the municipal elections in Oldebroek. Broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland announced his departu...
KLM Open returns to Zandvoort in 2027, Ruud Gullit back as director of atmosphere
The KLM Open golf tournament is set to return to the Kennemer Golf & Country Club in Zandvoort in 2027. The 2025 edition will be held from June 4 to 7 at The International near Amsterdam, featuring fo...
Status holders to keep priority for social housing for now
The Dutch cabinet has withdrawn a proposal that would have banned priority allocation of social housing to refugees with residence permits. This decision ensures that statusholders will continue to re...
Ajax train without Youri Regeer and Ko Itakura but with 2,000 ecstatic fans ahead of Klassieker
The Ajax squad held an open training session at the De Toekomst sports complex in preparation for their upcoming match against Feyenoord. Approximately 2,000 fans attended the session to support the t...
Jos Brink Prize returns after 'political unrest' after all
The Jos Brink Prize, a Dutch government award promoting LGBTQ+ acceptance, is returning on April 19 after a multi-year hiatus caused by political unrest. Frank Sanders, the widower of the award's name...
Former mayor Krikke becomes scout on Terschelling
Former mayor Pauline Krikke has been appointed as a scout on the island of Terschelling to explore the formation of a new coalition. This move follows the recent municipal elections held on the Frisia...
Good news for Mika Godts: Ajax forward receives first Belgium senior call-up
Ajax attacker Mika Godts has received his first-ever call-up to the Belgian national team. He will join the squad for upcoming international matches against Mexico and the United States during the upc...
LIVE Ajax press conference | Óscar García previews Klassieker at De Kuip
Ajax coach Óscar García is holding a press conference to preview his first 'Klassieker' match against Feyenoord at the Kuip. The session, starting at 1:30 PM, marks a significant test for the coach ...
Severe hay fever? This treatment can significantly reduce symptoms
Allergist Richard Oei explains how immunotherapy can significantly reduce severe hay fever symptoms by retraining the immune system's response to allergens. The treatment is recommended for patients w...
Politics on the Amstel: 'Big left energy' wins elections and first political row emerges
GroenLinks has emerged as the unexpected winner of the local elections in Amsterdam, prompting discussions about future governance and seat distribution. Journalists from AT5, Het Parool, and De Teleg...
Girl (15) missing, last seen at asylum shelter in Duivendrecht
A 15-year-old girl named Danyet has been missing since Wednesday after she was last seen at an asylum seeker reception center in Duivendrecht. She may have been traveling toward her school in Amstelve...
Instagram cortisol hype hits doctor's offices: ‘No questions for 14 years, now weekly’
A social media trend attributing various health issues to the stress hormone cortisol is causing a surge in unnecessary doctor visits in the Netherlands. General practitioners report that influencers ...
Abuse suspect Joannes B. was previously fired from a daycare center
Joannes B., a 66-year-old suspect arrested for the attempted rape of a toddler at a daycare in Amsterdam-Oost, had previously been dismissed from another facility in Huizen following reports of miscon...
Peter Lubbers succeeds Peter van der Vorst as content director of RTL and Videoland
Peter Lubbers will succeed Peter van der Vorst as the Content Director for RTL and Videoland starting May 1. Van der Vorst is transitioning to the role of Director of Content & Strategy at DPG Media, ...
Why the rental sell-off wave is also a problem for many students
The sell-off of rental properties is causing a major deadlock in the housing market, leading to a projected shortage of 30,000 student rooms in the coming years. This situation is expected to create s...
De Vos, Van Baarle and Coenradie elected in Rotterdam
Parliamentary leaders Lidewij de Vos and Stephan van Baarle, along with former state secretary Ingrid Coenradie, have been elected to the Rotterdam city council through preference votes. Although they...
Spaarndam mother with young children allowed to stay in rental home despite discovery of drugs and weapons, pending ‘acceptable alternative’
A mother and her two young children in Spaarndam are permitted to stay in their rental home for the time being, despite the discovery of drugs and ammunition on the property. A judge ruled that housin...
Iranian academics: Netherlands must do more for safety of Iranians
The Association of Iranian Academics in the Netherlands has called on the Dutch government to improve safety measures for people of Iranian descent following a shooting in Schoonhoven. The organizatio...
Klaver cruises into 400m semi-finals at World Indoor Championships
Dutch athlete Lieke Klaver has advanced to the semi-finals of the 400 meters at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Torun, Poland, by winning her heat in 51.48 seconds. The semi-final competit...
If I’ve learned one thing these past weeks, it’s how great the municipality of Bloemendaal is
A journalist shares their positive impressions of the municipality of Bloemendaal after spending time there for their work. They note the cultural differences compared to the neighboring town of Zandv...