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Britt van Coezand eliminated from The Voice of Holland
Britt van Coezand from Uitgeest has been eliminated from the Dutch television competition The Voice of Holland. She failed to secure a spot in the next round of the show.
How former top entrepreneur Hennie van der Most gambled and risks losing everything
Former self-made Dutch entrepreneur Hennie van der Most is facing financial ruin following the failure of his Rotterdam amusement park project, Rivoli. Known for successful ventures like Speelstad Ora...
'I put a camera on teachers' heads to film PE class from their perspective.' Joyce Burger (26) wants to show children how broad science is
PhD candidate Joyce Burger is participating in the Expeditie NEXT science festival on May 1st to introduce children to the diverse world of scientific research. Burger, a movement scientist, uses inno...
Tickets for anniversary edition of Dam to Dam Run quickly sold out
Tickets for the 40th anniversary edition of the Dam tot Damloop sold out in just over an hour on Saturday morning. The 16.1-kilometer race is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 20.
Where are the clock hands? Sterhalte in Wijk aan Zee like new again, but time is missing
The municipality of Beverwijk has completed an 80,000-euro renovation of the historic Sterhalte bus stop in Wijk aan Zee. However, despite the restoration, residents have noticed that the clock hands ...
Beverwijk’s largest party accepts exclusion from coalition; near-unanimous support for Vrij! in leading role
Coalition formation talks in Beverwijk are entering a new phase as parties support a proposal for a coalition led by Vrij! Beverwijk, which excludes the city's largest party. The proposed group includ...
Woman (45) killed in Amsterdam home, victim's partner arrested
A 45-year-old woman was found dead in her Amsterdam home on Friday evening, and police suspect a crime has been committed. Her 46-year-old partner has since been arrested in connection with the death.
Local soaps, scrap leather bags and skateboards from friends: Haarlems Eigen spotlights local makers
A new pop-up concept store called Haarlems Eigen is set to open on April 18 at Spekstraat 5 in Haarlem. Founded by 26-year-old Luca van Beek, the shop aims to showcase local makers and their products ...
Readers rally behind ‘too long’ skûtsje Feije: ‘The Night Watch was also once shortened. Was that a good idea?’
The Haarlem municipal harbor service has ordered the traditional skûtsje Feije to leave its mooring at Nieuwe Gracht for exceeding the 15-meter length limit by 50 centimeters. This decision has spark...
Noardburgum stabbing victim is a minor, eight suspects in custody
A minor boy was the victim of a stabbing incident in the village of Noardburgum last night. Police have arrested eight people in connection with the investigation.
Lale Gül files police report against RoddelPraat for calling her a rejected Turk
Dutch columnist Lale Gül has filed a legal complaint for racism and discrimination against the media program RoddelPraat and its presenter Dennis Schouten. The report follows a broadcast in which Sch...
Haarlem cheerleader Sascha (29) goes all out one last time in America: 'You're absolutely exhausted'
Sascha Mengerink, a 29-year-old cheerleader from Haarlem, is set to compete in the World Cheerleading Championships in Orlando for the second and final time. This tournament marks the end of her profe...
One dead after accident at Droogbak railway bridge
A person died following a single-vehicle accident on Droogbak street in Amsterdam early Tuesday morning. Despite resuscitation efforts by emergency services and a trauma team, the victim passed away a...
Six-year prison sentence demanded for sexual abuse of three stepdaughters: ‘Intimacy feels like a threat to me. The impact is permanent’
A 53-year-old man from Haarlemmermeer appeared in a Haarlem court on Thursday facing charges for the long-term sexual abuse of his three minor stepdaughters. Prosecutors have demanded a six-year priso...
Screen time | Do parents look at themselves enough in digital parenting?
Tech reporter Rutger Otto attended a parents' evening focused on healthy screen usage for his weekly 'Schermtijd' column. The piece explores whether parents adequately reflect on their own digital hab...
Unions resume negotiations on new collective labor agreement after series of civil servant strikes
Trade unions representing Dutch civil servants have accepted an invitation from Minister Pieter Heerma to resume negotiations for a new collective labor agreement. The decision follows a series of str...
75-year-old Jan Campert School concludes anniversary week with circus acts: ‘Steering is done from your hips and with your arms’
The Jan Campertschool in Driehuis celebrated its 75th anniversary with a special festive week for its students. The celebrations concluded on Friday with a series of circus performances put on by the ...
Facade damaged in house fire in Beverwijk
A house fire on Waalstraat in Beverwijk caused damage to a building's facade late Friday night around 11:00 PM. The fire originated from a trash bag leaning against the residence that caught fire, lea...
Fire on balcony of apartment complex in Hoofddorp
A fire broke out on the balcony of an apartment complex on Manenburgdreef in Hoofddorp early Saturday morning at approximately 6:20 AM. This incident marks another fire occurrence at this specific res...
Mystery: did you know about this secret church at the Begijnhof?
The Begijnhof in Amsterdam is well-known for its peaceful atmosphere and the English Reformed Church, but it also contains a second, lesser-known secret church. This hidden place of worship is located...
Flower parade under fire over pesticides: calls for organic flowers
The Flower Parade in the Bollenstreek is facing increasing pressure to switch to organic flowers due to environmental and health concerns regarding pesticide use. The municipality of Haarlem has signi...
Another explosion at Turkish foundation in Badhoevedorp
An explosion occurred at a Turkish foundation on Jan van Gentstraat in Badhoevedorp on Friday night, marking the second such incident in four days. The building had previously been targeted by another...
What would a Netherlands where language disappears look like? Eva Meijer: 'I am always for more language, not less'
Author and philosopher Eva Meijer has released a new novel titled "Een woord voor," which depicts a fictional Netherlands where language and meaning are gradually vanishing. The story explores the imp...
NVDE: Clean electric motors save as much electricity as a million households use
The NVDE and IJmond IJzersterk are calling for mandatory energy-efficient electric motors in the industrial sector to help alleviate pressure on the congested power grid. Implementing these standards ...
WhatsApp ticket resale groups without price limits: "You sometimes pay double"
WhatsApp groups are increasingly being used to resell festival tickets at inflated prices, bypassing regulated platforms like TicketSwap that impose price caps. Venues such as Amsterdam's Paradiso are...
Solution frustrators
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink sparked a heated debate in the Dutch Senate concerning new asylum laws by using the term "terugkeerfrustreerders." The term was used during discussions on legislatio...
Philips warns of new risk with breathing devices: 3 patients seriously injured
Philips has issued a warning to hospitals and patients regarding new risks associated with its respiratory equipment. The warning follows an investigation into hundreds of complaints that confirmed th...
Janny labeled a 'money-grubber' for rightly reclaiming modest sum from late sister
Janny is attempting to recover a small amount of money owed to her late sister by a company that is demanding an expensive notarial deed to process the refund. Despite the existence of an inheritance ...
'You don't want to drive away customers': Fairground industry caught between inflation and public demands
Fairground operators are struggling to balance rising operational costs, such as fuel and insurance, with the need to keep prices affordable for visitors. Despite the financial pressure from inflation...
IJmuiden Port Festival puts more emphasis on the region: ‘We want to reveal the IJmond's true raw character’
The Havenfestival IJmuiden is scheduled to take place on June 27 and 28 at the Trawlerkade. This year's edition will place a stronger emphasis on the IJmond region and its local character compared to ...