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GroenLinks and D66 want iconic Schalkwijk snack bar Friet van Piet to disappear
The Haarlem city council is considering redevelopment plans for the Schalkwijk area, which include expanding a Vomar supermarket and constructing 200 new homes. While the project has broad support, po...
Repatriation flight from Oman also arrives at Schiphol
A KLM repatriation flight carrying 281 passengers from Muscat, Oman, landed at Schiphol Airport at approximately 8:15 AM. The group included 263 Dutch nationals who were stranded in the Middle East du...
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56 Dutch nationals on repatriation flight from Egypt, 281 people from Oman [update]
A TUI repatriation flight carrying 56 Dutch travelers from Israel and the West Bank landed at Schiphol Airport early Saturday morning. The operation, coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, wa...
Max Verstappen crystal clear in Melbourne: ‘I’m not enjoying it at all, I’m emotionally drained’
Max Verstappen expressed significant frustration and emotional exhaustion following a rare crash during the qualifying session in Melbourne. The four-time world champion emphasized that he is prepared...
Voting at unique locations: Duivenvoorde Castle in Voorschoten, the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem and at midnight in Castricum
During the Dutch municipal elections on March 18, citizens can cast their votes at unique locations across the country, including the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem and Kasteel Duivenvoorde in Voorschot...
Code yellow across most of the Netherlands due to dense fog
The KNMI has issued a code yellow weather warning for dense fog across most of the Netherlands on Saturday morning. The alert covers almost all provinces except for Limburg, following an expansion of ...
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Pickup truck driver (34) under the influence in collision with taxi bus [update]
A 34-year-old man from Velsen was arrested after his pickup truck collided with a taxi bus in IJmuiden on Friday night. He is suspected of driving under the influence and reckless driving.
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Car rams lamppost in Vijfhuizen, driver (24) arrested for driving under the influence [update]
A 24-year-old driver from Badhoevedorp was arrested for driving under the influence after crashing into a lamppost in Vijfhuizen on Friday night. The accident occurred on the Stelling, and the driver ...
56 Dutch nationals on board repatriation flight from Egypt
A TUI repatriation flight carrying 56 Dutch citizens from Israel and the West Bank arrived at Schiphol Airport early Saturday morning. The mission, coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was ...
More than 1 in 6 people consider not voting due to distrust
A survey conducted by ANP and Kieskompas shows that more than one in six people in the Netherlands are considering not voting in the municipal elections. This potential abstention is largely attribute...
Jan Lenferink (1948 - 2026): Uninhibited talk show pioneer revolutionized television
Dutch television pioneer Jan Lenferink has passed away at the age of 77. He is celebrated for revolutionizing the medium in the 1980s with his innovative and provocative late-night talk show RUR.
Hélenè (50) regularly feels unsafe in her neighborhood: "Women walk the streets with all kinds of protection"
Residents in the Amsterdam-Osdorp neighborhood are expressing growing concerns over safety due to persistent issues such as harassment, drug-related nuisance, and inadequate street lighting. Despite r...
Code yellow for the west of the country due to dense fog
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for dense fog across the Netherlands, excluding Limburg, on Saturday morning. The warning covers the western provinces and was expanded to include most of the...
Something fishy about drain cleaning company's guarantee for Ilja
The article explores a consumer dispute regarding the validity of warranty terms provided by a drainage company. It specifically questions whether a business can legally modify guarantee rules verball...
Mystery: why is this large area on the edge of the Jordaan undeveloped?
The article investigates why the Appeltjesmarkt, a large open square located near Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood, remains undeveloped despite the high demand for space in the city. Situated between ...
Students and left-wing opposition fight compulsory service, Defense remains optimistic. 'Princess sets good example'
Students in Germany and left-wing parties in the Netherlands are protesting against the potential introduction of selective military service. Despite this opposition, the Dutch Ministry of Defense rem...
When Cas (25) took a blow to the nose, he immediately thought of his grandfather and former international Joop Odenthal: 'Luckily it wasn't broken'
Cas Odenthal, the grandson of former Haarlem-based international footballer Joop Odenthal, is currently playing professional football in Italy. He is tasked with helping his club, Bari, avoid relegati...
Fish return to brand-new Artis aquarium after more than five years
After a five-year, 50 million euro renovation, the historic 1882 aquarium at Artis Zoo in Amsterdam is preparing to reopen with new fish arrivals, including a spotted smooth-hound shark from Emmen. Th...
Major power outage in Haarlem right now
A major power outage in Haarlem has affected more than 3,000 households across at least 25 streets. A technician is currently on the way to resolve the issue and restore electricity.
Cry for help: Help us find a home! Residents of the Ark in Bloemendaal to be out on the street on June 1
Six residents of the Ark housing community in Bloemendaal have issued an urgent plea for help finding new housing before they must vacate Villa Pelletier on June 1. The group is required to leave thei...
De Schimmelkroft riding school moves to Oosterweg in Heemskerk; Alderman promises traffic safety review
Manege De Schimmelkroft is relocating to Oosterweg in Heemskerk after years of planning and discussion. In response to resident concerns about increased traffic, Alderman Ron Suanet has promised to in...
Fireworks displays, container housing, cruise ships and the City Theater: where do the parties stand?
Ten political parties participating in the March 18 municipal elections in Velsen have shared their stances on several key local issues in response to a newspaper's inquiry. The discussed topics inclu...
Housing, parking, youth hangouts and 30 km/h roads: How regional parties view these issues
Ahead of the March 18 municipal elections, party leaders in various regions were surveyed about their positions on local issues. The topics discussed include housing, parking policies, youth facilitie...
Extra funding for new Velsen City Theater? Most parties oppose and want plan adjusted
Renovation and expansion of the Stadsschouwburg Velsen face further delays due to nitrogen regulations, leading to potential cost increases. Most local political parties oppose allocating extra funds ...
Is there still room for temporary housing at Kennemerboulevard and extra cruise ships in IJmuiden? Opinions differ widely
Debate is ongoing regarding the potential for temporary housing and additional cruise ship capacity on the west side of IJmuiden. Proponents argue that these developments could address the local housi...
Seven parties on six propositions for Hillegom: on housing, traffic, asylum seekers, and more
Seven political parties are competing for 19 municipal council seats in Hillegom's upcoming elections on March 18th. To assist voters, the Haarlems Dagblad presented the parties with six propositions ...
Fireworks shows in Velsen neighborhoods and opening the bus lane during closures? Political parties are not keen
Political parties in the municipality of Velsen are hesitant to ban individual New Year's Eve fireworks because a central display would be too costly and difficult to organize across its many village ...
Eight parties on five propositions regarding Zandvoort: On traffic, housing, accessibility and more
Ahead of the municipal elections on March 18 in Zandvoort, eight political parties have shared their stances on five key local issues. The highlighted themes include traffic, housing, accessibility, t...
LIVE Eredivisie | Struggling Ajax visit FC Groningen, who have lost six in a row
Ajax faces FC Groningen in an away match as they compete for second place in the Eredivisie standings. Despite drawing their last four games, Ajax remains in contention, while Groningen attempts to br...
More housing, but also more greenery: How Haarlem parties plan to solve the dilemma
Haarlem faces a significant housing shortage while also being recognized as the most paved municipality in the Netherlands. To address the challenge of building more homes without reducing limited gre...