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Did they pass or not? Gertenbach College teachers in Zandvoort go door-to-door. 'I'm in shock'
Teachers from Wim Gertenbach College in Zandvoort are personally visiting students at home to deliver their final exam results. Instead of waiting for a traditional phone call, students receive the ne...
Your child graduated, cheers! How to approach alcohol use together
Over 185,000 students in the Netherlands received their final exam results today, which often leads to celebrations involving alcohol. The article provides guidance for parents on how to monitor and m...
Radboudumc: some of the twelve staff members out of quarantine
Some of the twelve Radboudumc employees placed in preventive quarantine for potential hantavirus exposure will be released on Thursday. The quarantine was initiated after the staff handled samples fro...
Dutch Tax Administration to manage and maintain VAT system in-house
The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration will manage and maintain its new VAT system internally instead of outsourcing those tasks. Secretary of State Eelco Eerenberg informed Parliament that while th...
Parliament united in dissatisfaction over failing youth care
The Dutch House of Representatives expressed unanimous dissatisfaction with the failing youth care sector during a parliamentary debate on Thursday. Lawmakers highlighted severe abuse cases and the pl...
Is the alderman overstepping her bounds as 'spokesperson for the steel company'? 'I acted exactly according to our coalition agreement,' says Suzanne Klaassen
Beverwijk alderman Suzanne Klaassen has defended her participation in a paid advertorial for Tata Steel's Green Steel project after facing criticism for acting as a company spokesperson. She maintains...
PRO, D66 and CDA present new coalition agreement in Slachthuis for a Haarlem that can last another 750 years
Political parties PRO, D66, and CDA have presented their new coalition agreement for Haarlem at the Slachthuis venue. The agreement, titled "a Haarlem that can last another 750 years," focuses on a ce...
Four cars involved in rear-end collision in Heemstede
Four vehicles were involved in a rear-end collision in Heemstede on Thursday afternoon. No injuries were reported following the incident.
Musk virtually visits ASML, but employee banner is clear: ‘Fuck Musk’
Elon Musk virtually joined ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet for a discussion at the Brabanthallen in Den Bosch on Thursday. While many employees watched the event online or in person, some expressed their ...
Shock and sympathy in Terneuzen after fatal school camp accident
The municipality of Terneuzen expressed deep shock and sympathy following a fatal traffic accident on Thursday afternoon that killed two children and one adult during a school camp. Local authorities ...
Father wins case against De ZorgSpecialist: Organization could not simply terminate resident's care and rent
A court has ordered the organization De Zorgspecialist to pay damages to a resident who was forced out of his assisted living home in Aerdenhout without warning in early 2024. The resident, who has au...
Council debates procurement policy: "Just be honest and say this is an Israel boycott"
The Amsterdam City Council is debating a new procurement policy that aims to prevent municipal funds from going to companies involved in human rights violations, specifically targeting ties with Israe...
Rat row flares up in Haarlem neighborhood after sewer investigation
Residents in Haarlem’s Kleverparkbuurt are challenging the municipality's findings on a long-standing rat infestation after technical reports revealed 79 urgent sewer repairs are necessary. While th...
The best for last: exhibition highlights the positive side of aging
The Museum van de Geest in Haarlem is hosting the exhibition 'Nieuw Oud! De Kunst van het ouder worden' to highlight the positive aspects of aging. Curated by Professor Tineke Abma, the display featur...
After 58 years, the curtain falls for Groots Herenmode in Beverwijk. Jelle Nuijen closes his menswear store: 'I'm going to miss all my customers'
Jelle Nuijen is closing his men's clothing store, Groots Herenmode, in Beverwijk after 58 years of operation. The 77-year-old owner expressed that he will deeply miss his customers as the well-known s...
Documentary The Chinese Takeaway: Home Delivered wins Silver Nipkow Disk
Filmmaker Qian van Binsbergen's documentary "De Afhaalchinees: Thuisbezorgd" has won the prestigious Zilveren Nipkowschijf award. The winner was announced on Thursday during a ceremony held at Het Ket...
Hospitality venues cannot show World Cup matches for free
Dutch Culture Minister Rianne Letschert announced that hospitality businesses will not be able to broadcast World Cup matches for free. The mandatory fees paid to the national broadcaster NOS for publ...
EU presidency Cyprus proposes lower EU budget, Netherlands against
Cyprus, acting as EU chair, has proposed a slightly reduced EU multi-annual budget of 1.95 trillion euros for the 2028-2034 period. Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen reacted by stating that the prop...
Prime Minister Jetten: Zeeland accident 'overshadows everything today'
Prime Minister Rob Jetten expressed his condolences following a tragic accident near Vogelwaarde, Zeeland, which resulted in three deaths on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred during a primary ...
City Executive must involve City Council in Mercator center redevelopment plan in Nieuw-Vennep
The executive board of Haarlemmermeer incorrectly failed to seek the city council's advice before granting a permit for the Mercator new construction project in central Nieuw-Vennep. This procedural o...
Flame of Hope arrives in Haarlem: Special Olympics for athletes with intellectual disabilities set to begin
The Special Olympics Flame of Hope arrived in Haarlem on Thursday morning, marking the start of the tournament for athletes with intellectual disabilities. The flame was carried into the city by Lotte...
MCK Director: We need to talk more about the consequences of donor conception for children
A report by the Healthcare and Youth Care Inspectorate revealed that Medisch Centrum Kinderwens failed to provide proper information and exceeded the limit of 25 children per donor. The clinic's direc...
Calling final exam students is the best thing there is for Nicolette
Teachers at Kennemer Lyceum in Overveen are delivering final exam results to students, a significant and emotional milestone for both staff and pupils. Economics teacher Nicolette Veen shares the joys...
Poultry allowed outside again in Gelderse Vallei: Nationwide housing order lifted
The nationwide confinement obligation for poultry in the Netherlands has been lifted after bird flu risks subsided. The final restrictions were removed in the Gelderse Vallei, a region with a high den...
New rules make it easier to cancel online purchases
Starting June 19, webshops and apps are required to provide a clearly visible cancellation button for consumers. This new regulation aims to make the process of canceling online purchases easier and m...
Poultry housing order also lifted in Gelderse Vallei
The Dutch government has lifted the nationwide housing requirement for poultry after experts assessed the risk of bird flu as moderate to low. The final restrictions were removed in the Gelderse Valle...
Police issue 30 fines for filming burning A10 noise barrier
Police issued 440-euro fines to 30 drivers caught filming a noise barrier fire on the A10 West highway on June 4th. Emergency services supported the enforcement, noting that distracted drivers filming...
Haarlem coalition agreement presented: parking to become more expensive, 15,000 homes to be added
The new coalition agreement for Haarlem, formed by PRO, D66, and CDA, outlines plans to build 15,000 new homes and increase parking fees. The agreement also includes the implementation of a "tile team...
Emre broadcasts Turkey's World Cup matches: Starts at 6, but you must be in by 3
Amsterdam hospitality venues are preparing to broadcast World Cup matches, with over 340 locations granted special permission to remain open for late-night games. Under municipal regulations, fans mus...
Found a bird in Haarlem? Dos and don’ts according to the Bird Protection Society
Jeanet van Zoelen from the Bird Protection Society explains what actions to take when encountering a small bird on the ground in Haarlem's Kenaupark. The expert provides guidance on determining if the...