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Tata Steel Orchestra celebrates 85th anniversary with Jamai Loman at PHIL: 'First time I've conducted since Maestro'
The Tata Steel Orchestra is celebrating its 85th anniversary with a special concert this Sunday at the Phil in Haarlem. The performance features singer Jamai Loman, who will also conduct the orchestra...
EV drivers have the last laugh as fuel prices skyrocket
Rising oil prices driven by tensions involving Iran have led to a sharp increase in petrol and diesel costs over the past two weeks. While traditional vehicle owners face higher prices at the pump, el...
Cpunt Nieuw-Vennep closed immediately due to cracks in building
The Cpunt cultural center in Nieuw-Vennep was closed immediately on Friday due to safety concerns after cracks were discovered in the building during an inspection. The facility at Harmonieplein will ...
Fragmentation in local politics growing, also in Haarlemmermeer: how do the right-wing parties differ?
Sixteen parties are contesting the Haarlemmermeer municipal elections, highlighting a trend of growing political fragmentation in local Dutch government. While left-wing parties have clear identities,...
Parts of the IJmond without water due to pipe burst in Wijk aan Zee
A water main burst near Wijk aan Zee has resulted in a loss of water pressure or a total lack of water for parts of the IJmond region. The local safety region is currently investigating the cause of t...
MPs condemn attack on Jewish school in Amsterdam
Dutch Members of Parliament have condemned an explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam that occurred on Friday night. Politicians expressed their horror over the incident, characterizing it as a cowa...
CIDI calls for more measures against antisemitic incidents
The Center for Information and Documentation Israel (CIDI) expressed deep concern following an attack on a Jewish school in Amsterdam. Director Naomi Mestrum called on politicians and administrators t...
Burst pipe: no drinking water in the IJmond
A burst water main near Heemskerk has caused a significant drinking water shortage across the IJmond region, affecting towns such as IJmuiden, Velsen, and Bloemendaal. Emergency services are currently...
This Greek-style yogurt is the best: ‘Not too sour and nice and creamy’
Three experts conducted a blind taste test of eight Greek-style yogurt brands available in Dutch supermarkets, along with one authentic Greek version. The test evaluated the yogurts based on taste and...
No municipal role in Crown Van Gelder situation: Velsen Board responds to Liberaal Blauw council questions
The Velsen municipality has stated it will not intervene in the financial difficulties facing the Crown Van Gelder paper mill in Velsen-Noord. This position was clarified in response to inquiries from...
Much criticism of cold nursing homes, but here residents are delighted: ‘A glass of wine? Of course you can’
While many nursing homes face criticism for being overly restrictive and poorly managed, residents at Het Snijdelhuis in Boskoop report being exceptionally happy. The facility focuses on a welcoming a...
Bloemendaal reverses budget cuts for De Baan activity center: ‘It’s a vital facility for young people with intellectual disabilities’
The Bloemendaal city council has reversed a planned 9,000-euro budget cut for De Baan, a daycare facility for young people with intellectual disabilities. The decision aims to protect the essential Ha...
Guitars are very important here
Musicians from the Overijssel region have formed the Salland Sound Collective and released their debut album titled 'Down to east – Vol. 1'. The project features roots rock music recorded spontaneou...
Jetten to speak with Jewish community after school attack
Premier Rob Jetten condemned an explosion that targeted a Jewish school in Amsterdam during the night between Friday and Saturday. He expressed his support for the Jewish community and announced plans...
Wilders wants to stay until 80 after 10,000 days in Parliament, but inner circles suggest otherwise
Geert Wilders has reached the milestone of 10,000 days in the Dutch House of Representatives, stating his intention to remain active in politics until age 80. While he publicly maintains this goal, ob...
Willem-Alexander and Máxima help volunteers in garden of Hoofddorp care home: ’The king is very relaxed’
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima participated in the national volunteer campaign NLdoet by helping at the Bornholm residential care center in Hoofddorp. They worked alongside volunteers to plan...
Scooter rider seriously injured in single-vehicle crash in Beverwijk
A scooter rider sustained serious injuries in a single-vehicle accident in Beverwijk during the night from Friday to Saturday. Emergency services searched nearby water to rule out the possibility of a...
Councilors earn more partly due to population growth: salaries 21 percent higher than four years ago
Remuneration for local council members in the Netherlands has increased by nearly 21 percent over the past four years, a significantly higher growth rate compared to the previous term. According to an...
Anne (57) struggles with her mother's digital legacy
After her mother passed away, 57-year-old Anne van Driel found that managing a digital legacy was more complex than dealing with traditional paperwork. The process of settling online accounts and asse...
Extensive damage in two-car crash in Velsen-Zuid
Two cars were involved in a collision in Velsen-Zuid on Friday evening. Although no injuries were reported, both vehicles sustained significant damage in the accident.
Two more car fires on Shubertstraat in Haarlem, police investigating
Two cars were destroyed by fire on Shubertstraat in Haarlem on Saturday morning, with police investigating suspected arson as the vehicles were not parked together. This incident follows a series of r...
Explosion at Jewish school in Amsterdam, Halsema calls it ‘targeted attack’
An explosion occurred at a Jewish school in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert on Friday night, resulting in limited damage. Mayor Femke Halsema described the incident as a targeted attack, and emergency service...
Municipal elections on March 18: what Hart voor Haarlem wants
Residents of Haarlem will participate in municipal elections on March 18 to vote for a new city council. Reporter Nynke La Porte provides an overview of the candidates and their platforms, specificall...
Municipal elections on March 18: what ChristenUnie wants in Haarlem
Residents of Haarlem will vote in the municipal council elections on Wednesday, March 18. Reporter Nynke La Porte provides an overview of the political parties and their platforms, specifically focusi...
Difficult personal circumstances force professional footballer Reda Kharchouch (30) to retire: 'I choose my son and my wife'
Professional footballer Reda Kharchouch is ending his professional career in Cyprus to return to the Netherlands due to personal family reasons. The 30-year-old striker will join the amateur club SJC ...
When voters act as politicians, it's not just about self-interest. The silent middle doesn't polarize and cares for the whole city
The article explores the perspectives of the "silent middle," a group of voters who prioritize community connection and collective well-being over political polarization. It suggests that when ordinar...
Bennebroek and Vogelenzang communities satisfied with Bloemendaal municipality: ‘We are no longer a dumping ground’
Residents of Bennebroek and Vogelenzang are reflecting on their relationship with the Bloemendaal municipality ahead of local elections. While many feel a growing sense of involvement, some community ...
Reject the free beer
With only a few days remaining before the municipal elections, local political parties in both urban and rural areas are campaigning for seats on the council. This period has placed local politics in ...
Ten angels on the shoulders of Stella Fietsen owners: 'Actually we are just very happy'
The owners of a Stella Fietsen shop in Beverwijk experienced a severe fire in their warehouse roof on Thursday night. Despite the incident, the business remained fully operational on Friday with custo...
Ukrainian refugees arrive Monday in Oud-IJmuiden. Top floor not in use by order of fire department
The first Ukrainian refugees are scheduled to arrive at a newly converted shelter in IJmuiden this Monday. Following a fire department inspection that prohibited the use of the top floor, the facility...