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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...

'I am a doer, and an electrician': FVD candidate breaks open meter box to fix lights, residents call it election stunt

A candidate from the FVD Velsen political party personally repaired street lighting at De Linie by opening a meter cupboard, addressing a long-standing issue in the neighborhood. While the candidate d...

Nielson and ‘Charl Sings Ramses’ at Summer Park. Third headliner to follow this week.

The Summer Park Sessions festival will be held in Park Velserbeek, Velsen-Zuid, from September 4 to 6. Organizers have announced Nielson and 'Charl zingt Ramses' as two of the evening headliners, with...

Savings rate surges to 2.50 percent

The highest interest rate for flexible savings accounts in the Netherlands rose from 2.05 to 2.50 percent on Monday. This significant increase follows several months of stagnation, according to financ...

Heemstede school cancels iftar following outcry over separate entrances for men and women. ‘We want to preserve peace in the neighborhood’

The HBM secondary school in Heemstede cancelled a planned iftar meal following public controversy over a letter sent to parents that included instructions for gender-segregated entrances and dress cod...

Police release footage of two suspects in Jewish school attack

Police have released footage of two suspects involved in an attack near a Jewish school on Zeelandstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid. The incident occurred during the night between Friday and Saturday.

Haarlem man arrested for hard drugs after intensive operation on the North Sea

Five men, including a resident of Haarlem, were arrested on Sunday for involvement in a hard drug smuggling operation on the North Sea. The suspects were caught red-handed using a 'drop-off' method of...

Documentary series on the ecstasy industry gives producers a voice

CANAL+ has released the trailer for a new Dutch documentary series titled "Snoepjes," which features interviews with producers and individuals involved in the ecstasy industry. The series focuses on t...

Photographer Jaimy Gail breaks a persistent taboo with exhibition Vulva

Breakthrough in investigation into masterminds behind Peter R. de Vries murder, link to Taghi organization

A 34-year-old suspect, Ismail M., has been arrested in Morocco in connection with the investigation into the murder of Peter R. de Vries. He is allegedly a key figure in Ridouan Taghi's criminal organ...

Italian threatened officers with fake hand grenade at Haarlem KFC; psychiatrist and psychologist to examine him

A 53-year-old Italian man remains in custody after threatening police with a fake hand grenade at a KFC in Haarlem on Christmas Day. He will undergo psychiatric and psychological evaluations to assess...

North Holland becomes first province with sign language in politics

North Holland is set to become the first Dutch province to implement sign language in its political proceedings following a proposal by Volt, PvdA, and GroenLinks. The initiative received broad suppor...

Anti-fraud campaign identifies 14 suspects

The Dutch police have identified 14 out of 100 fraud suspects following a public identification campaign launched on March 9. While the identified individuals are now being shown blurred, the photos o...

What can Amsterdam learn from Enschede’s fatbike ban? ‘Did you see him look? He knows it's not allowed’

Vanished: Droste Football Club, where fire spoiled the chocolate

This article profiles the history of Voetbal Vereniging Droste, a defunct corporate football club associated with the famous chocolate manufacturer. It is the 25th entry in a series focusing on sports...

Company van catches fire on Eikenstraat in Haarlem

A company car spontaneously caught fire on Monday afternoon on Eikenstraat in Haarlem. The fire originated in the engine compartment of the vehicle while it was parked.

Jewish school administrator disappointed after meeting with Jetten

Herman Loonstein, the administrator of the Jewish school Cheider in Amsterdam, expressed deep disappointment following a meeting with Prime Minister Rob Jetten. The meeting was convened to discuss sec...

Jewish school director ‘deeply disappointed’ after meeting Jetten: ‘Issues are being downplayed’

Herman Loonstein, the director of the Jewish school Cheider in Amsterdam, expressed deep disappointment following a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten regarding recent attacks. Loonstein ar...

Amsterdam man (20) arrested after discovery of large quantity of drugs and cash

A 20-year-old man from Amsterdam was arrested in Hoofddorp after police discovered a significant amount of hard drugs and over 12,000 euros in cash hidden in his car. The suspect, who was initially st...

Rebecca (36) started as a student at D66 and is now lead candidate for Forza! in Castricum: 'I was once a bit naive'

Rebecca de Knegt has taken over as the lead candidate for the Forza! party in Castricum, succeeding Ralph Castricum after ten years. A public administrator and lawyer, de Knegt notes that while her pe...

Extinction Rebellion activist Jiska Bours the face of GroenLinks-PvdA Castricum: ‘I’m actually too well-behaved for the council’

Jiska Bours, an activist known for her involvement with Extinction Rebellion, has been named the lead candidate for the GroenLinks-PvdA party in Castricum. Transitioning from street protests on the A1...

Record number of discrimination reports in Kennemerland, but Jews and Muslims still struggle to find reporting center

Discriminatie.nl Kennemerland reported a record 1,069 discrimination complaints in 2025, representing a 42 percent increase compared to the previous year. Despite the overall rise in reports, the orga...

Many Zwanenburg residents in political newcomer Hart van Haarlemmermeer: 'We will soon be the local party'

Jeanette Koolmoes, a former council member, has launched the new local political party Hart van Haarlemmermeer (HVH), which prominently features candidates from Zwanenburg. The party aims to serve as ...

K3 Originals reunion show coming to Videoland in April

The original members of the group K3 will perform a reunion concert at Rotterdam Ahoy, which will be broadcast on the streaming service Videoland on April 11. Viewers can join a digital watchparty at ...