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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 ...
Liberation Day IJmond remains small-scale: ‘You also wait 45 minutes for the Python’
The IJmond Liberation Day festival in Park Westerhout is preparing for its upcoming event, with organizers emphasizing their commitment to keeping the celebration small-scale and local. Volunteers hav...
Donja (55) has been plagued by rats in her social housing for four years: 'It's so dirty and terrible'
Donja Maerten, a 55-year-old chronically ill resident, has been living with a persistent rat infestation in her social rental home for four years. Despite her ongoing complaints, housing association Y...
Kennemer Theater renovation costs €850,000 more than expected, Beverwijk city council allocates extra €300,000
The renovation of the Kennemer Theater in Beverwijk is estimated to cost nearly 3.1 million euros, approximately 850,000 euros more than the original budget. In response, the city council has proposed...
Destroyed by gossip or a cruel meme? Univé to pay for your psychologist: ‘This is fantastic’
Dutch insurer Univé has introduced a new coverage option within its home insurance policies to provide financial and practical assistance to victims of cyberbullying and online stalking. This initiat...
Planned heart treatments postponed due to medical device shortage
The Dutch Heart Foundation and the Netherlands Society of Cardiology have warned that planned heart procedures may be delayed due to a shortage of a specific medical device. While elective treatments ...
Brekelmans slams PVV ‘political games’ over asylum laws
VVD leader Ruben Brekelmans has criticized the PVV and Geert Wilders for engaging in "political games" that jeopardize the passage of strict asylum laws. Brekelmans accused the PVV of creating chaos a...
Woman found dead in Indische Buurt home, area cordoned off
Police discovered the body of an unidentified woman in a residence on Madurastraat in Amsterdam's Indische Buurt on Monday evening. Forensic investigators are currently on-site to determine the cause ...
Cabinet wants subsidy for switch to electric cars
The Dutch cabinet plans to allocate 50 million euros for a subsidy to help low and middle-income earners purchase electric vehicles. To qualify for the financial assistance, individuals would be requi...
Permit application for Ye concert in Arnhem still pending
The permit application for a Kanye West concert in Arnhem is still being processed by the local municipality. Officials stated that recent concert cancellations in three other countries will not influ...
Scooter rider injured after collision with car in Osdorp
A scooter rider was hospitalized with head injuries following a collision with a car on the Ookmeerweg in Osdorp, Amsterdam. Police are investigating the incident, including unconfirmed reports that a...
History of Haarlemmermeer and blood diseases best research projects of 2026. ‘I looked at blood and wanted to investigate further’
High school students from Herbert Vissers College and Daaf Geluk were awarded regional prizes for their research projects on topics including the history of Haarlemmermeer and blood diseases. The cere...
Pub owners happy they can broadcast all World Cup matches at night
Pub owners in Amsterdam are celebrating a decision by the municipality to allow bars to stay open late into the night to broadcast World Cup matches. Because the tournament is hosted in North America,...
Children on fatbike taken to hospital after collision with car in Velsen-Noord
Two 14-year-old youths were injured and taken to the hospital following a collision between their fatbike and a car in Velsen-Noord on Friday evening. The accident occurred on Gildenlaan, and the vict...
Man sentenced to 8 months for stealing designer bags from home in Nieuw-West
A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to eight months in prison for a burglary in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district, where he stole luxury designer bags and jewelry. Forensic evidence, including DNA and ...
Henk Spaan says Oranje should be humble after seeing so many French stars shine: ‘Because we’re taking Weghorst’
Columnist Henk Spaan highlights the impressive performances of French football stars like Antoine Griezmann and Michael Olise in contrast to the Dutch national team's roster. He suggests that the Neth...
Ice cream parlor Tante Saar sold. Owner Pieter Reijnders on nearly 20 years of business on the Spaarne: 'I was emotional when the space was cleared out'
Pieter Reijnders has sold his ice cream parlor, Tante Saar, located on the Spaarne in Haarlem after nearly 20 years of business. The entrepreneur, who opened the shop in 2009, expressed emotional refl...
From carpenter to union chairman: Niels Mans (49) fights for trust at Tata Steel. ‘What we want is pride’
Niels Mans has transitioned from a career as a carpenter to becoming the new FNV union chairman at Tata Steel. Based in Velsen-Noord, he is focused on restoring trust and pride among workers at the in...
Annette has been cooking for neighbor Sandra, who has a spinal cord injury, for over two years: ‘When I see Annette, I start laughing’
Annette has been cooking weekly meals for her neighbor Sandra, who has a spinal cord injury and is unable to cook for herself, for over two years. This consistent support has led to the development of...
FVD wants to join Velsen coalition, but most parties refuse; formation sluggish, scout’s report shows
The formation of a local government coalition in Velsen is stalling as most political parties refuse to collaborate with the election winner, Forum voor Democratie (FVD). An advisory report by explore...
National parking app for disabled drivers available in Haarlem from June 1: 'We want an accessible city'
Starting June 1, the ParkerenPlus app will be available in Haarlem, allowing holders of the European Disabled Parking Card to park more easily in paid spaces. Alderman Berkhout confirmed the implement...
Jetten: pace of preparations for Hormuz mission must increase
Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated during a press conference that preparations for the mission in the Strait of Hormuz must be accelerated. This would allow the coalition of nearly fifty countries to be...
Metal and chemical companies find it harder to pass on energy costs
Companies in the chemical and metal sectors are struggling to pass on increased energy costs resulting from the conflict in the Middle East to their customers. This situation is leading to financial d...
Circus Amalia parades through the city again: crowding for photos on the Zeedijk
Princess Amalia continued her introductory tour of Amsterdam with visits to the Red Light District, Zeedijk, and Warmoesstraat. Accompanied by Mayor Femke Halsema, the princess visited local businesse...
Minister Karremans sets date for Lelystad Airport opening, now only needs a permit
Minister Vincent Karremans has set October 2027 as the target date for opening Lelystad Airport to holiday flights. The opening remains contingent on obtaining a nature permit, which is currently unfe...
Haarlem band Cocobolo pays tribute to surf music with special EP: 'None of the three of us can sing'
The Haarlem-based band Cocobolo is releasing a new EP titled 'Shooting From The Hip' as a tribute to 1960s surf music. The record features previously unreleased tracks and is being launched specifical...
Beekeeper hopes for help with bee count: 'Sit for half an hour, coffee, enjoy'
The 9th National Bee Count is taking place across the Netherlands this weekend, encouraging citizens to spend thirty minutes recording insect sightings to help researchers monitor declining population...