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Zita Pels (GroenLinks) wants to tackle slumlords: "I’m done being nice"
GroenLinks leader Zita Pels has announced plans to crack down on predatory landlords in Amsterdam to combat high housing costs and market exploitation. Reflecting on her term as alderwoman, she also e...
I am ashamed of my kind
In her weekly column for AlleTijd, Dutch journalist Lisanne van Sadelhoff addresses the contrast between the fatal consequences of war and its transformation into social media content. She explores th...
From servant to plantation owner: Haarlem women played key role in colonial era. ‘Women took matters into their own hands’
In honor of International Women's Day, several women from Haarlem are being recognized for their significant roles during the colonial era. These figures include women who managed trading companies af...
Jamie is very happy working in the fish trade: 'The men here helped me learn how to fillet'
Jamie Dijkhuizen, a 21-year-old from IJmuiden, is one of the few women working as a fish filleter at the company Hokkai Suisan. She expresses great satisfaction with her career choice and credits her ...
Caregiving is still a woman's task: 'Men are seriously shortchanging themselves'
Only 10 percent of fathers in the Netherlands share caregiving responsibilities equally with their partners, leaving the majority of domestic work to women. Experts suggest this imbalance is detriment...
Ajax suffer fourth Eredivisie defeat at FC Groningen
Ajax suffered their fourth Eredivisie defeat of the season after losing 3-1 to FC Groningen on Saturday. The result ended a six-match losing streak for the home side while marking a significant loss f...
How did it go again with Jesus, the kiss and the cross? Seven questions about TV spectacle ‘The Passion’
The Dutch television event 'The Passion' is retelling the Easter story this year with the theme 'Come closer,' emphasizing the importance of mutual attention. For the first time, the broadcast origina...
Ajax suffers another blow in battle for second place, pressure on coach Fred Grim mounts
Ajax suffered a 3-1 defeat against FC Groningen, damaging their chances of securing second place in the league. The loss has increased pressure on coach Fred Grim as rival club Feyenoord looks to exte...
Herculesstraat residents on explosion and fire: 'The blast was so loud the front door ended up in the living room'
Seniors in Hillegom feel safe and happy, but room for improvement remains
Most elderly residents in Hillegom report feeling safe and happy in their current living situation. Despite this satisfaction, approximately one-quarter of seniors are considering moving within the ne...
Fire in Haarlem home on Vergierdeweg likely caused by bicycle battery
A fire broke out in a house on Vergierdeweg in Haarlem on Saturday afternoon. The cause of the blaze is suspected to be a bicycle battery.
From market to supermarket? Haarlem's Groentedoeners start in Kweektuin
The Kweekmarkt has launched at the Haarlem Kweektuin, introducing the 'Groentedoeners' cooperative which aims to establish a member-run sustainable supermarket. The group currently operates a monthly ...
Look for deductions: how to ensure the lowest possible tax bill
Tax season has begun for approximately 9.4 million people in the Netherlands, who must now file their annual returns. Taxpayers are encouraged to identify eligible deductions, such as healthcare expen...
Shadow over May and summer holidays, regional travel agents notice: 'People are playing it safe, just like during the pandemic'
The conflict in the Middle East is causing travelers to reconsider their holiday plans for May and the summer, leading to a rise in cautious booking behavior similar to the COVID-19 pandemic. Travel a...
Berendsen finds Russian participation in Paralympics 'incomprehensible'
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen criticized Russia's participation in the Paralympic Games under its own flag, calling it "incomprehensible" while the country continues its attacks on Ukraine. Ber...
Lia (82) struggles with loss of precious gold necklace: 'Where can I report it? Everything is digital nowadays and very alienating'
Lia, an 82-year-old woman from Bennebroek, has lost two irreplaceable gold necklaces inherited from her mother and gifted by her husband. She is struggling to find a way to report the loss to potentia...
Self-harvest garden Bloemendaalse Weelde officially launches
Mayor Michel Rog of Bloemendaal officially inaugurated the Bloemendaalse Weelde self-harvest garden on Friday by planting the first lettuce seedling. The new community garden is located on Johan Verhu...
Binnenweg hosts 'The Council on the Street' on Saturday March 14: Talking with Heemstede's lead candidates
Political Café Heemstede is organizing a soapbox debate and election market on March 14 at the Binnenweg under the theme "The Council on the Street." All political parties will be present to engage w...
Serbian woman (20) and baby found in good health
A 20-year-old Serbian woman and her baby, who were reported missing yesterday morning, have been found in good health. The police confirmed their safety, and local news outlets have since removed the ...
Serbian woman (20) and baby missing since yesterday, last seen in Bos en Lommer
Police are searching for 20-year-old Sakira and her ten-month-old baby, who went missing on March 6 after being last seen in the Bos en Lommer neighborhood of Amsterdam. The woman was visiting family ...
Wrinkles and varicose veins make Patty and Yvonne animations eerily realistic
Amsterdam-based animation duo Patty Stenger and Yvonne Kroese are premiering their new short film, 'Vleestomaat', at the Kaboom Animation Festival. The project uses realistic 3D collages based on phot...
Crisis at the Farmer-Citizen Movement: is Henk Vermeer the savior or the destroyer of the BBB?
Henk Vermeer's appointment as the new leader of the BoerBurgerBeweging has triggered an internal party crisis. A group of sixty prominent members is opposing his leadership and demanding the return of...
Striker Weghorst starts again for Ajax against Groningen
Wout Weghorst will start as Ajax's striker in their away match against FC Groningen, keeping Kasper Dolberg on the bench. Steven Berghuis also returns to the starting lineup for the first time after r...
Girl on bike with foot trapped in Haarlem accident freed after half an hour and hospitalized
A young girl was injured on Saturday afternoon in Haarlem after her foot became trapped following a bicycle accident on Korte Verspronckweg. Emergency services freed her after approximately thirty min...
Daphne (29) feels perfectly healthy but can’t get disability insurance: ‘Was immediately rejected’
Daphne Vasen, a 29-year-old beauty salon owner, was denied disability insurance despite currently being healthy. Insurers rejected her application due to a shoulder injury sustained five years ago, co...
Iranians on Dam Square call for Dutch government action
Hundreds of Iranian protesters gathered on Dam Square in Amsterdam to urge the Dutch government to take more action for the Iranian people. The demonstrators are calling for support amidst ongoing con...
Suspect in murder of The Hague garage owner released before verdict
Ruben B., the suspect in the 1992 murder of garage owner Loek van Dam in The Hague, has been released from custody ahead of the court's verdict in the reopened case. His lawyer confirmed the release j...
🔴 Traditionally tough away match for Ajax • AZ face dominant PSV later tonight
Ajax faces a challenging away match against FC Groningen today, seeking revenge after losing the league title at the same venue last season. Later this evening, AZ will travel to Eindhoven to take on ...
’BijHenC’ in IJmuiden rises above the level of a harbor cafe (8.5)
The restaurant 'BijHenC' in IJmuiden has been awarded a high rating of 8.5, exceeding the expectations typically associated with a standard harbor cafe. The review invokes the atmosphere of a classic ...
Iranians back on Dam Square for march to US consulate
Hundreds of Iranians gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam today for a demonstration and a march toward the U.S. consulate at Museumplein. This marks the second time in a week that such a manifestation ...