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15-year-old arrested after stabbing in Numansdorp
A 15-year-old boy from Numansdorp has been arrested following a stabbing incident during a fight involving several youths on Schubertstraat. The victim sustained injuries from a sharp object and was t...
Million spectators line the route for Bollenstreek Flower Parade
Approximately one million people gathered on Saturday to watch the Bollenstreek Flower Parade as it traveled from Noordwijk to Haarlem. The procession featured fifteen floral floats and dozens of othe...
Bloemendaal keep play-off hopes alive after victory over struggling Laren
Bloemendaal's men's field hockey team maintained their hope for a playoff spot after a 5-3 home victory over Laren on Saturday. The win was fueled by a dominant first quarter where the team scored mul...
Evacuation due to strange smell at COA reception center in Hoofddorp
Emergency services responded to a COA asylum seekers' reception center in Hoofddorp on Saturday following reports of a strange smell. The building was evacuated, and the situation was escalated to a G...
Hoofddorp asylum center evacuated after gas smell, 500 people sheltered
An asylum seeker center in Hoofddorp was fully evacuated on Monday evening after reports of a gas smell. Approximately 500 residents were temporarily sheltered in a nearby restaurant while emergency s...
Mayor sees effect of measures against A2 cut-through traffic
Mayor Sjors Fröhlich of Vijfheerenlanden reports that measures to reduce cut-through traffic during major roadworks on the A2 highway appear to be successful. While traffic remained heavy due to the ...
AMVJ ruins title party: Zwanenburg forced to regroup
Zwanenburg's championship celebrations were cut short following a 3-5 home defeat against relegation-threatened AMVJ. Despite extensive preparations for a victory party, the home team was left disappo...
Why the cabinet thinks unions will reach a state pension deal soon after all
The Dutch minority cabinet is seeking a quick agreement with trade unions regarding the state pension (AOW) to ensure its own political survival. While the government's policies have revitalized the u...
Everyone frustrated by draw between AFC’34 and Hoofddorp
A football match between AFC’34 and Hoofddorp in Alkmaar ended in a 2-2 draw, leaving both teams disappointed with the final result. The home team conceded a late equalizer in stoppage time, while t...
Nurlaila Karim: 'One glass of wine and I’m on fire'
Musical actress Nurlaila Karim shares her personal experiences with menopause and aging in an interview with Mezza magazine. She discusses her physical changes and challenges the perception that she h...
Velsen disappoints with draw against HBOK and still lives between hope and fear
Velsen settled for a draw against HBOK, leaving the team unable to close the gap on the league's title candidates. Despite maintaining an unbeaten streak for several months, the club remains in a prec...
Shipping resumes on the Scheldt after Dutch cargo ship sinks
Shipping traffic has resumed on the Scheldt near Antwerp after being temporarily halted on Saturday due to a sunken Dutch cargo ship. The local fire department confirmed that vessels are now able to n...
Watch live: Flower parade travels through North Holland
The annual Flower Parade is currently traveling through North Holland with fifteen floral floats heading toward Haarlem. Thousands of spectators have gathered to witness the event, which is being broa...
Woman's five parking fines scrapped over official's unclear email
A judge has overturned five parking fines issued to an Amsterdam resident after finding the city's permit approval email was misleading. The court ruled that the message 'your application has been app...
The international dance career of Kirsten de Vos (27) from Haarlem: choreography for Zara Larsson and Tinashe, and dancer in Becky G music video
Haarlem-born dancer and choreographer Kirsten de Vos has achieved international success, recently appearing in a music video for American pop star Becky G. The 27-year-old artist's portfolio also incl...
Americans in hours-long queues at Schiphol due to glitch: ‘Terrible!’
A technical malfunction in digital self-service kiosks at Schiphol Airport caused significant delays for non-European travelers on Saturday morning. Passengers, including many Americans, faced hours-l...
Bakery 1Hoog returns as Café-bakery ’Rentrée’ at the location of restaurant De Jonge Halewijn
The renowned Beverwijk bakery 1Hoog is set to return on July 1st as Café-bakkerij Rentrée at the former location of Restaurant De Jonge Halewijn. Owners Charlotte Laarhoven and Dennis Oostveen are r...
Deaf Foundation marks 50th anniversary: "Here I can communicate comfortably in my own language"
The Stichting Welzijn Doven Amsterdam (SWDA) celebrated its 50th anniversary this weekend at its community center on the Stadhouderskade. Founded in 1976 to unify various deaf associations, the organi...
Zeewijk adds nearly a hundred dune gardens: Tiles out and free plants in
Nearly 100 residents of the Zeewijk neighborhood are participating in an initiative to replace paved yards with dune gardens by receiving free plants and gardening advice. The project aims to increase...
Padelhill in Hillegom plans major expansion: five extra courts and a new entrance
Padelhill, an indoor padel facility in Hillegom, plans to expand by adding five new courts to its existing six. The project involves converting an adjacent warehouse formerly used as storage for a bed...
ANWB warns: emergency systems in millions of cars will soon stop working
The ANWB warns that emergency systems in approximately 2 million cars will stop functioning when the 2G mobile network is deactivated by the end of next year. This technical issue could lead to these ...
Cyclist Arjan joins touring club: 'The nice thing is that friendships are formed'
Cyclist Arjan Hooiveld has joined a touring club, noting that the activity fosters new friendships. He often rides through the Kennemerduinen, a scenic area located between Haarlem and the beach.
Amsterdam: possible easing of rent rules poorly thought out
Amsterdam housing alderman Zita Pels has criticized potential national government plans to relax rent regulations, calling the move ill-conceived. Pels warns that easing these rules would allow rental...
Cabinet activates national oil crisis plan
The Dutch government has activated Phase 1 of the National Oil Crisis Plan as a precautionary measure due to rising tensions in the Middle East. While there are currently no acute fuel shortages or re...
Insurer covers consequential costs of online threats and harassment: 'Cyberbullying is truly terrible'
Dutch insurers are beginning to include standard coverage for the consequential costs of online harassment and cyberbullying. This policy change addresses a significant issue affecting approximately 6...
One year prison sentence for stabbing in heart of Haarlem: 'Very concerning'
A 24-year-old man was sentenced by a Haarlem court to sixteen months in prison, with four months suspended, for an attempted aggravated assault in April 2023. The defendant stabbed an acquaintance in ...
Cows at Het Kooghuis perform their 'cow dance' again: children from Uitgeest cheer along the fence
Cows at Het Kooghuis in Uitgeest were released into the pasture for the first time this season after the ground became dry enough for grazing. Local children gathered along the fence to cheer as the a...
Suspicious object at IJmuiden police station turns out to be harmless
A suspicious object was discovered near a police station on Tiberiusplein in IJmuiden on Saturday afternoon. Authorities cordoned off the immediate area as a precaution while investigating the item. T...
Bistro Deux serves a nice appetizer board with amuse-bouches; the main course is somewhat disappointing (7-)
Bistro Deux in Heemstede, a family-run establishment since the 1980s, received a mixed review after a visit on Good Friday. While the appetizer platter was praised, the main course was considered disa...
Families pay a fortune for theme park entry and parking, but affordable options are nearby
Dutch theme parks are preparing for a busy May holiday, but high entry and parking costs at major attractions can lead to families spending hundreds of euros. Smaller, more affordable parks like Sproo...