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Unilever confirms bid from spice company for food division
Unilever has confirmed that spice producer McCormick has made an acquisition bid for its food and drink division. The consumer goods company acknowledged the offer from the spice specialist for its fo...
Super service saves Dick’s morning ritual: ‘Class!’
Safecourt has received praise for its exceptional customer service and adherence to warranty regulations, which helped a customer named Dick maintain his morning routine. This positive experience stan...
Snapchat on group chat abuse: ‘We absolutely do not tolerate this behavior’
Snapchat is facing scrutiny over safety concerns, including sexual exploitation and assault trends, as it reaches 90 percent of Dutch youth aged 13 to 24. The company, Snap, asserts that it has a zero...
Eid al-Fitr begins today: days of celebration across Amsterdam
Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, is being celebrated across Amsterdam this weekend with prayers, festive meals, and communal gatherings. While many celebrate at home, various venues in the cit...
Half of homeowners hold off on sustainability due to policy uncertainty
Nearly half of Dutch homeowners are delaying sustainability improvements to their properties due to uncertainty regarding government policies. According to research by ING, many owners feel the govern...
Recommended petrol and diesel prices at the pump rise further
National recommended fuel prices in the Netherlands increased on Friday driven by the conflict in the Middle East. The price for a liter of Euro95 rose to 2.565 euros, following a trend of rising cost...
'Velsen is the Netherlands in miniature and that is reflected in the results.' Mayor Dales pleased with higher turnout
Mayor Frank Dales of Velsen expressed mixed feelings about the recent municipal election results, noting a higher voter turnout but expressing surprise at the outcome. He described Velsen as a represe...
Ajax standout, ignored by Red Devils: will Mika Godts finally get his chance today?
Mika Godts, a standout performer for Ajax in the Eredivisie, is awaiting his first call-up to the Belgian national team despite his success in the Netherlands. His previous decisions to decline invita...
From shoveling sheep manure to promotion. The Smugglers want to build but face an uncertain future. ‘Doesn’t Velsen have a right to a rugby club?’
The Smugglers, the only rugby club in the municipality of Velsen, is facing uncertainty regarding its future location and survival. Despite recent athletic success, the club's housing situation remain...
Toos & Henk - March 20
Cartoonist Paul Kusters publishes his 'Toos & Henk' comic strip daily from Monday to Saturday. The series provides a satirical look at current events through the artist's unique perspective.
'Keep the steel industry in the Netherlands, but cleaner, greener and circular!', Tata Steel urges in new petition
Tata Steel has launched a petition calling for the preservation of the Dutch steel industry while transitioning toward cleaner, greener, and circular production methods. Within just one day of its rel...
With D66 at the helm, the door to asylum reception in Heemstede is wide open. ‘Anti-asylum center sentiment finds no foothold here’
Following a narrow municipal election victory over the VVD, D66 has emerged as the largest party in Heemstede and plans to proceed with the opening of an asylum seeker center. Party leader Marloes Der...
Relief and surprise on the streets after FVD's landslide election victory: 'I never expected this'
The Forum for Democracy (FvD) secured a significant and surprising election victory in Velsen, significantly impacting the local political landscape. Residents have expressed a mixture of relief and a...
Porn or farts during your date: Juliet breaks taboos in her music
Singer and cabaret performer Juliet is touring with her show "Ik beloof je eeuwige twijfel," which uses satire and music to address social taboos and the pressures of being in one's thirties. After ga...
Eight arrested after hundreds of kilos of cocaine found in van
Police arrested eight suspects in Klundert following the discovery of hundreds of kilograms of cocaine in a van in Papendrecht. The seaport police of Zeeland-West-Brabant announced the arrests on Thur...
Jetten: no Dutch ships ready for Strait of Hormuz
Premier Rob Jetten announced that no Dutch naval vessels are currently prepared for deployment to the Strait of Hormuz. Although the Netherlands has pledged to support international efforts to protect...
Jetten calls it ‘scandalous’ that Orbán keeps blocking progress
Dutch politician Rob Jetten criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for his repeated obstruction of European Union decisions during a recent summit. Jetten described Orbán's actions as scan...
Shot Iranian works for police and is seriously injured
A police employee of Iranian descent was seriously injured after being shot in Schoonhoven on Thursday morning. Authorities have confirmed the victim's identity, but the motive for the shooting curren...
D66 critical of Heinen, who mentioned financial setback in interview
The political party D66 has criticized Finance Minister Eelco Heinen for casually mentioning a budget setback of over 1 billion euros regarding disability benefits during a recent interview. During a ...
Queen Máxima visits NS Train Modernization in Haarlem, joins everyone for group photo
Queen Máxima conducted a working visit to the NS Train Modernization workshop in Haarlem on Thursday. During her visit, she engaged with the staff and participated in a group photograph.
PFAS pollution worsens in some Dordrecht area ditches
PFAS pollution in ditches across Dordrecht, Sliedrecht, Papendrecht, and Molenlanden has worsened in recent years. Consequently, local authorities have expanded the ban on using ditch water for irriga...
Asylum seeker center in Southeast evacuated after fire, waiting residents turn it into a party
An asylum seekers' center in Amsterdam-Zuidoost was evacuated by the fire department following a small fire in one of the residential units. One resident was briefly examined by paramedics, while othe...
Everyone knows Peter, and that’s why local parties are winning again: ‘People must always be helped’
Local political parties have emerged as the primary winners in municipal elections across the Netherlands, driven by voters' preference for familiar community figures over national party representativ...
KLM announces hiring freeze due to soaring fuel prices
KLM has announced a temporary hiring freeze and a reduction in business travel due to rising fuel costs linked to the conflict involving Iran. The airline is also suspending the hire of external consu...
CEO Ben Smith sounds alarm over Middle East crisis: Hiring freeze at KLM
Air France KLM CEO Ben Smith has warned of financial pressure resulting from the conflict in the Middle East, leading the Dutch division KLM to implement a hiring freeze. To save costs, the airline is...
The pros and cons of consultation room shortages
The article explores the persistent shortage of consultation rooms in hospitals, a situation the author has encountered throughout their career. It notes that the era where every medical specialist ma...
Astrid Kersseboom to take on narrator role in The Passion this year
Astrid Kersseboom has been announced as the narrator for the 16th edition of the Dutch musical Easter event, The Passion. This announcement by broadcaster KRO-NCRV completes the full cast for this yea...
Cabinet to seek solution for unwanted childbirth fine
The Dutch government is seeking an alternative to a proposed reduction in benefits for women on maternity leave, a measure critics have labeled a 'childbirth fine.' The decision follows widespread opp...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (March 20-22)
This article provides a list of recommended activities and events taking place in Haarlem from March 20 to 22. It aims to offer inspiration for residents and visitors looking to enjoy their weekend le...
Security measures after Iranian man shot in Schoonhoven
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel announced that security measures are being taken following the shooting of a 36-year-old Iranian man in Schoonhoven on Thursday. Authorities remain alert as inves...