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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...
Study: parties use lobbyist texts in manifestos
A study by the Open State Foundation and NOS Bureau Regio revealed that political parties in the Netherlands frequently include verbatim text from lobbyist documents in their municipal election manife...
Homeless man allegedly threatened police officers with fake hand grenade
A 53-year-old homeless man allegedly threatened police officers with a realistic fake hand grenade and attempted to seize a service weapon at a fast-food restaurant in Haarlem on Christmas Day. The su...
New technology tested at Schiphol: Wi-Fi signals detect people even behind walls
Koert Davidse regrets not speaking at his brother's funeral nearly 40 years ago
Are we being dragged into a war? Cabinet cautious after Trump threat
The Dutch government is expressing caution regarding U.S. President Trump's demand for European assistance in guarding the Strait of Hormuz. While the cabinet aims to maintain a strong relationship wi...
Poet Joost Oomen: ‘It is idiotic to say that innovative art is elitist’
'We want people to drop in all day': brasserie Chez Van Rijn serves bistro classics
Heineken thwarted Greek microbrewery for years; now only the amount of the damages claim remains – 43 or 195 million
Kaboom Animation Festival puts women in the spotlight: ‘Every country has its own animation queen’
Remove, repair, and replace: Amsterdam bridges no longer repaired on-site
Police: Two suspects on fatbikes involved in Zuidas explosion
Police are searching for two suspects involved in an explosion at the Atrium office building in Amsterdam's Zuidas district on Sunday night. Authorities reported that the individuals arrived at the sc...
Final total for 3FM Serious Request over 18.8 million euros
The 3FM Serious Request campaign raised a final total of 18,848,700 euros for the charity Spieren voor Spieren. This updated figure includes an additional 400,000 euros collected after the record-brea...
Erasmus MC opens external reporting point for ICU work culture
Erasmus MC is establishing an external reporting point for intensive care staff to anonymously share their experiences regarding the work culture. The move follows investigative reports by Dutch media...
VVD campaign event mostly drinks: 'We are going to fulfill election promises: free beer'
The VVD party held its final campaign events in Amsterdam at locations like the Heinekenhoek and Leidseplein, prioritizing a social gathering to reach voters. Lead candidate Daan Wijnants used the occ...
Elvis tribute band Calling Elvis plays at Biercafé Middeloo in Driehuis
The Elvis tribute band Calling Elvis is scheduled to perform at Biercafé Middeloo in Driehuis on Sunday, March 22. The concert provides an opportunity for fans to enjoy a live tribute to the legendar...