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Community officer, baby advocate and right-wing hardliner lose seats in Haarlem: Seven councilors forced out
Following the municipal elections in Haarlem, seven council members have lost their seats because they were ranked too low on their party lists to secure re-election. The departing politicians include...
Amsterdam man (19) arrested for armed robbery at Landsmeer drugstore
Prosecutors seek community service and prison sentence for art thief 'Okkie' over threats
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a ten-month prison sentence and community service for Octave D. for incitement and threats against journalist Chris Klomp and activist Norbert Dikkebo...
Local parties grow, losses for GroenLinks-PvdA, SP and CU
Local parties achieved record success in the Dutch municipal elections, winning 3,391 seats and capturing 34 percent of the vote. Meanwhile, national parties such as GroenLinks-PvdA saw a significant ...
Support for youth during Money Week
During the national Money Week in the Netherlands, various walk-in sessions will be held in Haarlem to help young people with financial questions regarding loans, taxes, and debt. The initiative aims ...
Gas supply secure for now, Dutch reserves almost empty
Gas network operator Gasunie reports that the gas supply for the Netherlands remains secure for the near future despite national reserves being nearly depleted. The risk of shortages is currently low ...
LIVE 2026 Municipal Elections | Local parties grow, losses for GroenLinks-PvdA, SP and CU
Local parties achieved a record result in the 2026 Dutch municipal elections, securing 3,391 seats and approximately 34 percent of the total vote. Among national parties, GroenLinks-PvdA experienced t...
Paternotte sees election result as a boost for the coalition
D66 parliamentary leader Jan Paternotte described the municipal election results as a boost for the national governing coalition. While the CDA lost 19 seats, the D66 and VVD saw significant gains, al...
DNA on abandoned Action bag leads to conviction for violent robbery in Haarlemmermeer
A 43-year-old man from Amsterdam has been sentenced to four years in prison for a violent armed robbery at a consumer electronics wholesaler in Haarlemmermeer. The suspect was identified through DNA f...
Willem-Alexander and Máxima to stay overnight at White House during US working visit
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are visiting the United States for a meeting with President Donald Trump. During their working visit, the royal couple will dine and stay ove...
Will FVD solve IJmuiden's problems? IJmuiden local Huib Stam critical of election victory
Huib Stam, a resident of IJmuiden, has written an opinion piece expressing criticism and skepticism following the election victory of the Forum for Democracy (FVD) party. He questions whether the part...
Ferry passengers react to election results: from "I'm proud of the city" to "it sucks"
GroenLinks has emerged as the largest party in Amsterdam's local elections, followed by D66 and PvdA. Commuters at Amsterdam Central Station shared mixed reactions to the results, ranging from satisfa...
Ferry passengers react to election results: from "I'm proud of the city" to "it sucks"
GroenLinks has emerged as the largest party in Amsterdam's municipal elections, followed by D66 and PvdA. Residents interviewed on the city's ferries expressed mixed reactions to the results, ranging ...
Romy Liz Rose doesn't shy away from pain on debut album: Making something beautiful from sadness
Dutch singer-songwriter Romy Liz Rose has released her debut album titled "I am June," following several successful EPs. The record features atmospheric, folky indiepop that explores melancholic theme...
Heart for The Hague campaign manager: Campaigned for four years
Hart voor Den Haag's growth from nine to 16 seats is attributed by campaign leader Coen Bom to the party's consistent presence in local neighborhoods over the last four years. Bom also suggested that ...
BBB elected to 19 councils, party ran in 29 municipalities
The BoerBurgerBeweging (BBB) secured seats in 19 of the 29 municipalities where it participated in local elections. Preliminary results indicate the party gained three seats each in Waadhoeke, Venray,...
LIVE 2026 Municipal Elections | BBB elected in 19 councils, party ran in 29 municipalities
The BoerBurgerBeweging (BBB) party secured seats in 19 of the 29 municipalities where it contested in the local elections. According to preliminary results, the party gained three seats in several mun...
Ditch the phone, at Mooie Boules you learn to talk to others again: ‘We’ve forgotten how’
Mooie Boules, a company nominated for the National Entrepreneur Prize, offers nine locations where people can play jeu de boules without using their phones. Founded after spontaneous games at Amsterda...
Bar Pepe finally brings life to Westerpark West
Which company wins our Entrepreneurship Award this year? Vote for one of these nine candidates!
The public is invited to vote for one of nine small and medium-sized enterprise nominees for the National Entrepreneurship Award. The winner of this year's competition will be decided by the votes cas...
Soy Kroon in play about resistance fighter: a promise that cost him his life
Actors Soy Kroon and Thomas Cammaert star in the play 'Soldaat in verzet,' which depicts the life of Dutch resistance fighter Jan Verleun. The story examines the moral dilemmas and ultimate sacrifice ...
Euphoria at VVD and Forum for Democracy in Haarlemmermeer, FVD lead candidate: 'Showed the most growth'
The VVD and Forum for Democracy celebrated strong results in the Haarlemmermeer municipal elections, with the VVD maintaining its position as the largest party with eight seats. GroenLinks-PvdA and D6...
A political star is born in Waalwijk and other notable national election results
Recent municipal election results in the Netherlands show a trend of young male candidates finding success by campaigning on housing issues. Early analyses of the votes indicate that these specific po...
BVNL disappears from Haarlem: a look back at four years of Haarlem harassment politics. 'Freeloaders in your backyard'
The political party BVNL is exiting the Haarlem local government after four years of provocative politics aimed at green parties and Mayor Jos Wienen. The party failed to secure any seats in the recen...
More blank votes in Moerdijk municipality
The municipality of Moerdijk recorded an increase in blank votes during the recent elections, rising from 0.2 percent in 2022 to 0.5 percent this year. A total of 87 blank ballots were cast compared t...
Dutch Safety Board: Do more with recommendations from collapsed Nieuwegein car park
The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) reports that the Minister of Housing is not adequately implementing recommendations following the partial collapse of a parking garage in Nieuwegein in 2024. While the OVV...
Ajax player Tomiyasu back in Japan squad after nearly two years
Ajax defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has returned to the Japanese national team after nearly two years following a long-term injury. Tomiyasu, who joined the Amsterdam-based club in December, is set to fac...
Dutch gas supply not at risk, but winter reserves nearly empty: 'No problem yet'
According to gas network operator Gasunie, the gas supply for the Netherlands and surrounding countries remains stable despite recent attacks on installations in Qatar. While the Netherlands does not ...
Landscape architect René rolls up his sleeves in Velserbeek: ‘You look at things differently when you stand still’
Landscape architect René Huiberts is renovating the circular planting bed near the entrance of Park Velserbeek. The project involves replanting roses and using decorative shells to enhance the area i...
Reigershoeve care farm in Heemskerk opens its gates for residents with dementia: ‘No life without freedom’
Care farm De Reigershoeve in Heemskerk has decided to keep its gates open, allowing residents with dementia to move freely on and off the premises. The facility is prioritizing personal freedom and au...