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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...
Free home batteries for 500 households in Zuidoost and Diemen for research into relieving congested power grid
Dublin artists thrive thanks to basic income, is that something for Amsterdam?
Behind the scenes of the Kinderen voor Kinderen King's Games song
Voting for district committees on Wednesday too, but what do they do?
Amsterdam residents are voting for both the city council and district committees this Wednesday, though many are unfamiliar with the committees' roles as intermediaries between the public and city gov...
Voting for district committees on Wednesday too, but what do they do?
Amsterdam residents will vote this Wednesday for both the city council and district committees, which serve as a link between local neighborhoods and the municipal government. These committees provide...
Rogier Havelaar (CDA) wants to solve the waste problem: "I've been out with the cleaners a lot"
CDA lead candidate Rogier Havelaar discusses his plans to address Amsterdam's waste management issues by reinstating fixed collection routes and improving employment conditions for workers. He also ad...
GL-PvdA and D66 leaders clash over social housing: 'You're sowing doubt'
Party leaders Diana van Loenen (GL-PvdA) and Steven Jonker (D66) engaged in a heated debate at the Haarlems Dagblad office ahead of the upcoming elections. The discussion focused on social housing, ac...
Open book club at IJmuiden Library: The Wrath of Abraham
Bibliotheek Velsen will host an open book club at the IJmuiden library on Monday, March 23. The event focuses on the book De Woede van Abraham, which served as the foundation for the musical De Kanaal...
Letschert aims to significantly reduce teacher shortage in four years
Dutch Education Minister Rianne Letschert aims to significantly reduce the teacher shortage within the next four years. She emphasized that a structural shortage undermines the country's foundation of...
Forgotten vegetables rediscovered at Herenboerderij Rorik in Beverwijk. 'I received a golden shovel'
Jochem van Tongeren and his daughter are cultivating forgotten vegetables at the Herenboeren Rorik community farm in Beverwijk. The initiative focuses on hands-on farming, allowing members to grow and...
Van Veldhoven: EU examines pros and cons of price cap
EU energy ministers are currently evaluating the potential advantages and disadvantages of implementing a price cap on gas. Dutch Climate Minister Stientje van Veldhoven warned that while a cap could ...
Dune area near Heemskerk cordoned off for search, police helicopter deployed
Police have cordoned off parts of the dune area near Heemskerk for a search operation involving ground units and a helicopter. The search is for a man in the vicinity of Duinweg, with officers current...
Jetten has seen no concrete proposal for Hormuz mission
During a visit to Berlin, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated that there is currently no concrete proposal for a military mission in the Strait of Hormuz. Jetten emphasized that while the Netherlan...
Why Europe calls for less China while welcoming Joybuy
The Chinese webshop Joybuy has officially launched in the Netherlands, highlighting a contradiction as European politicians advocate for reduced economic dependence on China. The article examines why ...
Smoke in Vomar supermarket in Zandvoort, store evacuated
A Vomar supermarket in Zandvoort was evacuated on Monday late afternoon following a report of smoke inside the building. The store on Celsiusstraat was temporarily closed as a precaution but has since...
Havo at Haarlem College proves cheap and effective: ‘Successful start’
The municipality of Haarlem and Haarlem College have reported a successful start for the school's new HAVO department, which launched for the 2024-2025 academic year. Education councilor Bas van Leeuw...
Rotterdam synagogue explosion suspects held for terrorism
Four suspects arrested for an explosion at a synagogue in Rotterdam will remain in custody for fourteen days as investigations continue. The Public Prosecution Service is charging the individuals with...
Sunday shopping and 30 km/h speed limit key issues for voters
Data from the StemWijzer voting tool shows that asylum and migration are the primary concerns for voters ahead of the upcoming municipal elections. Other significant issues influencing voter decisions...
StemWijzer Haarlem: this statement divides users the most
More than 8,600 StemWijzer submissions in Haarlem show that voters are most divided on a proposal regarding a regional heating network. This issue has emerged as the most polarizing topic for users of...
Election posters in Haarlem defaced and removed: Libel and slander
Election posters from several political parties in Haarlem have been vandalized or removed, with BVNL posters specifically targeted with derogatory labels. While some activists admit to removing poste...
Letschert discusses safety concerns with student rabbi
Minister Rianne Letschert met with student rabbi Yanki Jacobs and Jewish students on Monday to discuss growing safety concerns. The conversation specifically addressed the well-being of Jewish student...
Heerma concerned about rising intimidation in local politics
Minister of Interior Affairs Pieter Heerma has expressed concern regarding the rising levels of intimidation faced by local politicians in the Netherlands. He noted that such behavior has become part ...
600,000 files stolen from Epe municipality, including personal data
Hackers have stolen approximately 600,000 files, totaling over 800 gigabytes, from the municipality of Epe. The data breach includes personal information such as names and addresses of residents.
Cabinet prioritizes infrastructure, may scrap projects
The Dutch cabinet is facing multi-billion euro shortages, forcing a reprioritization of infrastructure construction and maintenance projects. Minister Vincent Karremans and State Secretary Annet Bertr...
Suspect Mels van B. in Barendrecht sex crime case appeals
Mels van B., a suspect in a sexual offense case from Barendrecht, has officially filed an appeal against his conviction. His lawyer confirmed that the case will be brought before the court of appeal f...