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Yannick Jozefzoon to star in film adaptation of Under the Paramariboom
Yannick Jozefzoon will star in the lead role of the upcoming film adaptation of the book 'Onder de paramariboom.' The cast also includes actors Hans Kesting and Jenny Mijnhijmer.
Local parties and D66 most popular in primary school elections
Primary school students who participated in the Children's Elections ahead of the municipal elections favored local parties, which collectively received 25 percent of the 4,489 votes. Among national p...
Jumbo ends 13-year partnership with Frank Lammers, this is his successor
After thirteen years, the Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo is ending its collaboration with actor Frank Lammers, who played the lead role in their television commercials. Lammers will be replaced by a ne...
Prosecutors seek 7 months in prison and restraining order against rapper Kempi
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a seven-month prison sentence and a three-year contact ban against rapper Kempi, whose real name is Jerrely Slijger. He appeared in a court in The Hag...
Black Snow exhibition about Tata Steel now on display at Verwey Museum Haarlem
The exhibition 'Black Snow' by photographer Harm van de Poel is currently on display at the Verwey Museum Haarlem. The collection features powerful images illustrating life in the area surrounding the...
Beverwijk youth violence suspect released from pre-trial detention under conditions
A 23-year-old suspect from Heemskerk involved in a youth violence case in Beverwijk will be released from pre-trial detention this week under strict conditions. The Haarlem court ruled that the indivi...
Turmoil at online home store Fonq: ordering halted, suspension of payments requested
Online home retailer Fonq has suspended all orders as of Tuesday after applying for a suspension of payments. The move indicates significant financial distress for the company, preventing customers fr...
DJ Jan (80): 'As soon as the feet start moving, I know it’s going well'
Jan van der Wiele, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday, has dedicated his life to music and has worked as a DJ since the 1990s. He continues to perform, gauging the success of his sets by watchi...
Highest court rejects Odido appeal against Huawei ban
The Dutch Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal has rejected an appeal by telecom provider Odido against a government ban on using equipment from Chinese suppliers Huawei and ZTE. The court ruled that t...
Over 100 tips on explosions at Zuidas and Jewish school in Amsterdam
Dutch police have received more than 100 tips regarding two explosions in Amsterdam that occurred at the Zuidas district and a Jewish school. A significant number of these tips provide information abo...
Van Weel: Appears suspects in Rotterdam synagogue attack were recruited, possibly by Iran
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel informed the House of Representatives that suspects in a Rotterdam synagogue attack were likely recruited. He suggested that Iran may have been behind the recruit...
Hours-long police investigation after death in Amsterdam-East apartment building
Forensic police conducted a lengthy investigation at an apartment building on Wibautstraat in Amsterdam-Oost following the death of an unidentified person. Emergency services responded to a resuscitat...
Alkmaar man detained for shoplifting with a knife in Hoofddorp and Haarlem remains in custody
A 43-year-old man from Alkmaar is being held in pretrial detention following two shoplifting incidents involving a knife in Haarlem and Hoofddorp. He faces mandatory admission to a specialized institu...
Shelter ships temporarily moved to another location
The reception ships MS Carissima and Rex Rheni in Haarlem will be temporarily relocated from Spaarndamseweg to alternative berths in March 2026 to accommodate incoming cruise ships during the spring t...
Live blog: Municipal, district and administrative committee elections
This liveblog provides updates on the municipal and district committee elections in Amsterdam. It includes data on voter turnout and official election results.
More shared cars in the city
The city of Haarlem is increasing its shared car fleet by adding 30 new vehicles, bringing the total number to 143 across various neighborhoods. This expansion aims to encourage sustainable transport,...
Wienen unveils Haarlem painting in Corso Collection and promises flower parade will continue to visit the city
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen unveiled a new painting for the Corso Collection, emphasizing the city's historical role as the birthplace of Dutch bulb cultivation. He confirmed that Haarlem will remain the...
Removing illegal election posters could cost Velsen municipality up to 20,000 euros
The removal of illegally placed election posters is expected to cost the municipality of Velsen between 10,000 and 20,000 euros. According to the municipality, this total includes the expenses for bot...
Sand excavations and canals in the Haarlem region were needed for construction in Amsterdam
Historical sand excavations and canals in the Haarlem region provided necessary building materials for the expansion of Amsterdam. Former Haarlem mayor Johan Gijssen van Blanckeroort is remembered tod...
Belgian prosecutors seek 13 years for Jos Leijdekkers over cocaine imports
The Belgian Public Prosecution Service has requested a 13-year prison sentence for Dutch drug trafficker Jos "Bolle" Leijdekkers for his involvement in importing approximately 11 tons of cocaine. The ...
Klaver briefly in Rotterdam where GL-PvdA aims to defeat Leefbaar
GroenLinks-PvdA leader Jesse Klaver visited Rotterdam on Tuesday, where polls show his party is in a close race with Leefbaar Rotterdam. Klaver noted that a progressive party has a chance to become th...
Schouten will abseil if Rotterdam turnout is higher than in 2022
Rotterdam Mayor Carola Schouten has pledged to abseil from the Euromast if the voter turnout for the upcoming municipal elections is higher than in 2022. Schouten, who admitted to having a severe fear...
Number of damage reports doubles after Drenthe earthquake
The number of damage reports following two earthquakes near Assen last weekend has doubled to 450. According to the Commission for Mining Damage, the figure rose significantly from the 226 reports rec...
Voting in an old sawmill or a church: These unique Amsterdam polling stations you don't want to miss
For the municipal elections on March 18, 2026, voters in Amsterdam will have the opportunity to cast their ballots at unique polling stations, including churches, museums, and old sawmills. This initi...
CDA and D66 lose popularity nationwide, D66 Haarlemmermeer: ‘We partly understand the disappointment’
The political parties CDA and D66 are experiencing a decline in national popularity in the Netherlands according to recent polling by Ipsos I&O. While the CDA has not yet felt this impact locally, D66...
Seats and Sofas must compensate customers for poor warranty fulfillment
Furniture retailer Seats and Sofas will compensate approximately 1,500 customers for damages resulting from the company's failure to properly follow warranty regulations. The store is expected to pay ...
Seats and Sofas compensates customers who wrongly paid for warranty
Furniture retailer Seats and Sofas is compensating nearly 1,500 customers who were wrongfully charged for furniture inspections. The company will refund over 100,000 euros to individuals who were enti...
Beach access in Castricum renewed: wider, safer and ready for the new season
The beach entrance in Castricum has been fully renovated and is now open to the public for the new season. Following the previous refurbishment of the beach plateau, the access path is now wider and s...
Merel Westrik leaves De Coen & Sander Show: 'She is choosing for herself'
News presenter Merel Westrik is departing from 'De Coen & Sander Show' on the radio station JOE. Her final broadcasts will take place this week as she has decided to step away from the morning program...
Netherlands to launch defense credit institution with Finland and UK
The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Finland are planning to establish a new credit institution dedicated to defense projects. This initiative aims to support the defense industry and accelerate r...