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Anti-bullying activist Puk (20) on the prom motorcycle ride that changed everything: ‘If I can do it, you can too,’ says the IJmuiden council candidate
Twenty-year-old anti-bullying activist Puk Lieverst is entering politics as a candidate-councillor for the Liberaal Blauw party. Based in IJmuiden, she aims to expand her advocacy mission through poli...
CIDI: Not invited to Jetten’s meeting with Jewish community
The Center for Information and Documentation Israel (CIDI) has not been invited to participate in a meeting between Prime Minister Jetten and representatives of the Jewish community scheduled for Mond...
Spinning records and listening to stories: Book Week gathers steam in Haarlem, but no dancing allowed
Book Week activities gained momentum in Haarlem this weekend with various events taking place across the city. On Sunday, the Kennemer Boekhandel hosted a specific program centered around music and st...
'Humane? No,' says deacon Nienke Witkamp on new asylum laws. Postcard campaign against criminalizing undocumented status gains momentum
Deacon Nienke Witkamp and the Protestant Church in Castricum have launched a postcard campaign against proposed Dutch asylum laws that would criminalize illegality. Protesters argue that the measures ...
Mining Damage Institute received 300 damage reports after earthquake
Following a double earthquake near Assen, Dutch authorities received hundreds of damage reports from affected residents. The Institute for Mining Damage Groningen received over 300 reports, while the ...
Dramatically bad match has no consequences for Bloemendaal: 'It wasn't good today'
Bloemendaal secured a vital 1-0 victory against Hurley at their home ground, 't Kopje, despite a poor performance. This win is essential for keeping their play-off qualification hopes alive as the sea...
Iranians and Jews demonstrate together for Iran at Stadionplein: ‘At least Trump is doing something’
From 0-2 down to 4-3 win: how HBS men fought back against Tilburg opponent
The HBS men's hockey team secured a 4-3 comeback victory against Were Di after trailing 0-2 in their second match after the winter break. The Bloemendaal-based side earned three points by defeating th...
Small parties take final chance in debate: 'If everyone votes for us, we will get into the council'
A debate for smaller political parties was held in Amsterdam's Torpedo Theater ahead of the municipal elections, featuring leaders from many of the record 35 competing parties. Although current polls ...
IEA member states release nearly 412 million barrels of oil from reserves
Member states of the International Energy Agency (IEA) have pledged to release 411.9 million barrels of oil from their strategic reserves. The agency issued a statement on Sunday following the submiss...
Bloemendaal fails to pull off another upset against powerhouse Den Bosch, but it was possible. 'I'll never forget it'
Bloemendaal's hockey team was unable to repeat their previous upset against powerhouse Den Bosch, losing 0-2 at home this weekend. Despite the defeat, the team was praised for a strong performance fol...
Anyone wanting to send a signal against the cabinet on Wednesday will have to look hard for a way
Voters wishing to send a signal to the national cabinet during local elections may find it difficult as national parties are often absent from municipal ballots. Research indicates that the fewer nati...
Young people increasingly break their Ramadan fast away from home: "A real outing"
Young people in the Netherlands are increasingly choosing to break their Ramadan fast at cafes and restaurants, viewing the evening meal as a social outing. Business owners in Amsterdam have responded...
DENK on track for one or more seats in Haarlem city council
The political party DENK is projected to win one or more seats in the Haarlem city council during the local elections. Despite having a limited presence during the campaign, current data suggests the ...
Foreign Ministry travel route out of the West Bank
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued travel advice for citizens wishing to leave the West Bank via Jordan or Israel. While Jordanian airspace remains open, the ministry noted that flight o...
Zandvoort politics is a men’s club, and sometimes a matter of fathers and sons
Local elections in Zandvoort are dominated by a small group of men, with all eight list leaders being male and some even sharing familial ties as fathers and sons. This lack of diversity was highlight...
Real Housewife Lilian and a queue at the doll doctor at the vitality fair: All types of care within crawling distance
The Gezondheidscentrum Broekpolder in Heemskerk celebrated its 15th anniversary by hosting a vitality market to showcase its integrated healthcare services. The center provides a wide range of medical...
XR protest at Tata Steel Orchestra performance in the Phil
Eight Extinction Rebellion protesters demonstrated outside the Phil concert hall on Sunday afternoon. The protest occurred as hundreds of visitors arrived for the Tata Steel Orchestra's anniversary co...
Is sleeping with your pet healthy? Risk of skin disease or fungus
Research from Utrecht University reveals that 18% of dogs and 30% of cats sleep in their owners' beds, despite potential health risks. Experts warn that this practice can lead to the transmission of s...
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Three-day freedom run for Iran starts at Olympic Stadium
A three-day freedom run for Iran commenced at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam on Sunday afternoon. Participants aim to reach the House of Representatives by Tuesday to present a petition.
Lead candidates take to the soapbox in Heemstede: ‘It is a celebration of democracy after all’
On Saturday, political party leaders in Heemstede campaigned from soapboxes to engage with voters during the election season. The event aimed to capture the attention of local shoppers and promote dem...
Football icon Bob Maas (1935-2026) coached a women’s team at age 83: ‘Football is Bob and Bob is football’
Bob Maas, a dedicated Dutch football coach who continued training a women's team at the club Spaarnwoude until the age of 83, has passed away at 90. He was widely remembered by his family and the comm...
Car crashes into tree in Castricum, driver injured
A driver was injured on Sunday afternoon after their car crashed into a tree in Castricum. The accident occurred on the Van Oldenbarneveldweg.
Jetten does not expect progressive voters to abandon D66
D66 leader Rob Jetten stated during a campaign event in Leiden that he does not expect progressive voters to abandon the party in upcoming municipal elections. He argued that voters appreciate the par...
Political clash of titans between Mark Rutte (VVD) and Job Cohen (PvdA) at the Grote Markt
On February 26, 2011, Prime Minister Mark Rutte and opposition leader Job Cohen both campaigned at the Grote Markt in Haarlem despite heavy rain. The visits occurred four days before the Provincial Co...
Jetten to meet Jewish community tomorrow after synagogue and school explosions
Prime Minister Rob Jetten will meet with representatives of the Jewish community on Monday following recent explosions targeting a school in Amsterdam and a synagogue in Rotterdam. The meeting at the ...
Spaarnestad women suffer rare defeat after 14 consecutive wins: 'It wasn't our day'
The Spaarnestad women's volleyball team suffered a 3-1 home defeat against Havoc, ending a 14-game winning streak. The loss prevented the team from clinching the unofficial first division B championsh...
Jetten to meet with Jewish community Monday after explosions
Prime Minister Rob Jetten will meet with representatives of the Jewish community on Monday following recent explosions at a school in Amsterdam and a synagogue in Rotterdam. The meeting, which will ta...
Which municipality has the most polling stations?
An analysis by ANP, using data from the CBS and Open State Foundation, reveals that the municipality of Koggenland has significantly more polling stations than the national average. In contrast, the n...