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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...
Prosecution seeks 18 years and mandatory psychiatric treatment for abuse of children in care
The Dutch Public Prosecutor has demanded 18-year prison sentences and mandatory psychiatric treatment for Peter S. and Nancy D. during an appeal trial. The couple is accused of sexually abusing seven ...
ABN AMRO also restricts interest-only mortgage options
ABN AMRO has announced it will limit interest-only mortgages to a maximum of 30 percent of a property's value starting June 1. The bank joins Rabobank and ASN Bank, which have recently introduced simi...
Zandvoort rescue station members drill at South Pier: Sailing yacht with engine failure towed
Crew members from the Zandvoort rescue station completed a multi-hour training exercise near the Zuidpier involving a Unimog and an inflatable boat. The drill simulated the recovery of a sailing yacht...
Haarlem New-East: A new district with 7,500 homes on both sides of the Ringvaart. Frank Visser (CU) strongly believes in it
The city of Haarlem is planning the development of a new district called Haarlem Nieuw-Oost, which will include at least 7,500 new homes on both sides of the Ringvaart. The project also features local...
Cyclists injured in collision on Willemsparkweg
Two cyclists were hospitalized with injuries following a collision on the Willemsparkweg in Amsterdam on yesterday afternoon. The accident occurred around 4:45 PM when a racing cyclist collided with a...
Civil servants to strike again in mid-April
Dutch state civil servants are scheduled to hold a nationwide strike on Tuesday, April 14, due to an ongoing dispute regarding their collective labor agreement. The industrial action follows previous ...
IJmuiden basketball player Malevy Leons wins with Golden State Warriors
Dutch basketball player Malevy Leons scored eight points during the Golden State Warriors' 125-117 victory over the Washington Wizards in the NBA. The 26-year-old athlete from IJmuiden played for more...
Clara Wichmann appeals against breast implant manufacturer
The women's rights organization Bureau Clara Wichmann is appealing a court decision that cleared American manufacturer Allergan of liability for illnesses caused by its breast implants. This follows a...
Driver (58) arrested under the influence after collision in IJmuiden
A 58-year-old motorist was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after colliding with a fatbike in IJmuiden on Monday evening. The incident occurred at the intersection of Eemstraat and ...
Audience walks out of Gover Meit's Belgian try-out: 'It was a social experiment'
Theater maker Gover Meit conducted a try-out performance in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, where half of the audience reportedly walked out mid-show. Known for his absurdist humor, Meit later clarified that t...
Couple finds dead mouse in bag of Jumbo green beans: 'Incredibly nauseous'
A Rotterdam couple discovered a dead mouse inside a bag of frozen green beans purchased from a Jumbo supermarket. The supermarket chain confirmed the incident after it was initially reported by Dutch ...
Aid organizations expand aid to Lebanon
Six Dutch aid organizations are expanding emergency relief to Lebanon with 3 million euros in funding from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The aid will provide food and clean drinking water to people...
Toy manufacturer recalls magnetic building set over safety risks
Toy manufacturer Selecta Spel en Hobby has issued a recall for a magnetic building set sold at Kruidvat and Trekpleister stores. The recall was prompted by safety risks involving magnets that can come...
Cuttings market at De Hofgeest Amateur Gardeners Association in Santpoort-Noord
The Amateur Tuinders Vereniging De Hofgeest is hosting a plant cutting market on May 9th to mark the start of the gardening season. The event will take place in Santpoort-Noord.
Mores reporting center received slightly fewer misconduct reports last year
The number of reports received by Mores, a support center for the Dutch cultural and media sectors, decreased slightly last year to a total of 247 contacts. Among these reports, 170 individuals experi...
Fred Postma (1954-2026): 'Mr. Haarlems Dagblad' and unpretentious jack-of-all-trades with a passion for sports
Fred Postma, a prominent figure in Haarlem known for his work with Haarlems Dagblad and his passion for sports, has passed away at age 71 in Southern Spain. His death occurred shortly after a diagnosi...
Reunion with TV host Hans van Willigenburg brings a warm wave of nostalgia
Leaders of small and incumbent parties debate: Very exciting to participate
Sixteen party leaders from both established and smaller local parties participated in a pre-election debate at De Balie to discuss key municipal issues. Topics included the proposed erotic center, a p...
Election Blog: 16 party leaders face off in De Balie: "Very exciting"
Candidates for the Amsterdam municipal elections took part in final debates and campaign activities ahead of the vote on March 18. Current polling shows a close race between the PvdA, GroenLinks, and ...
Petrol prices continue to rise: already above 2.50 euros per liter
The average suggested retail price for gasoline in the Netherlands rose to over 2.50 euros per liter on Tuesday morning. This increase nearly matches the record fuel prices previously seen in 2022.
Stoned in his father's BMW: 19-year-old speeds through checkpoint as officer narrowly escapes
A 19-year-old man from Alphen aan den Rijn attempted to flee a police checkpoint in his father's BMW while under the influence of drugs. A police officer narrowly escaped injury by jumping out of the ...
Kruidvat CEO Ed van de Weerd (56) jumps into harbor to save woman from drowning: ‘She was struggling to stay afloat’
Kruidvat CEO Ed van de Weerd rescued a woman from drowning in a Hong Kong harbor after jumping into the water to save her. The city recently honored the 56-year-old for his heroic actions nearly four ...
Car trapped under trailer in Vijfhuizen, driver taken to hospital
A motorist was hospitalized after their vehicle became trapped under a trailer following a collision in Vijfhuizen. The accident took place on the Hybrideweg during the night between Monday and Tuesda...
Significant investments in facilities, but where to house the youth? These are the choices for young people in Haarlemmermeer
Sixteen political parties in Haarlemmermeer are preparing for the upcoming municipal elections on March 18, highlighting housing and facilities for young residents. Although there is general consensus...
Winter Paralympics attracted more than 2.3 million viewers
The Paralympic Winter Games in Italy attracted over 2.3 million total viewers on the Dutch television channel NPO 1. The daily NOS evening program covering the sporting event averaged 464,000 viewers ...
Beverwijk sticks to housing plans: Hindu temple must make way. 'Very disappointed with this decision'
The Beverwijk city council has decided to proceed with housing construction on the site of the Arulmigu Sri Arunachaleswarar temple, refusing to sell the property to the Hindu community. Despite the s...
Italy Avenue residents lose sleep over vandalism and rioting youths: 'There were bullets in the bedroom'
Residents of Italiëlaan in Haarlem are expressing serious safety concerns due to ongoing vandalism and groups of rioting youths in their neighborhood. The group of approximately thirty neighbors feel...
Zee- and Duinwijk Platform concerned about divide within municipality: 'Every neighborhood in Velsen deserves the same attention and opportunities'
Platform Zee- en Duinwijk has expressed concerns about a growing socio-economic divide within the municipality of Velsen. Issues such as poverty, unemployment, and safety concerns are reportedly creat...