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Benefit scandal parent not allowed to auction statue in ministry garden
Judge rules against woman who seized government statue
A judge ruled on Friday that Yasmin Molleman, a victim of the Dutch childcare benefit scandal, cannot seize a government-owned statue to settle alleged debts. The court sided with the ministry, which ...
Stepfather (77) sentenced to five years for abusing stepdaughter: ‘Abused his role as father’
A 77-year-old man has been sentenced by a court in Haarlem to five years in prison for the long-term sexual abuse of his stepdaughter. The court's ruling exceeded the prosecutor's request by one year,...
Limburg maintains opposition to new Iron Rhine railway line
The province of Limburg maintains its opposition to a new freight rail connection, known as the Iron Rhine, between Belgium and Germany through Dutch territory. Local authorities argue that the enviro...
North Holland receives nearly 700 reports of social insecurity
The province of North Holland received nearly 700 reports from citizens regarding locations where they feel socially unsafe, such as roads and bus stops. Over 90 percent of these reports concern munic...
Jawbone with gold teeth belongs to a person who died after 1920
The Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI) has determined that a discovered jaw with golden teeth belonged to an individual who died after 1920. This finding was confirmed by a police spokesperson as pa...
Emirates resumes daily flights from Dubai to Schiphol starting Saturday
Emirates will resume daily flights from Dubai to dozens of destinations, including Schiphol Airport, starting this Saturday. The service was previously suspended due to regional tensions in the Middle...
Following call for transparency, most Heemstede parties oppose shortcut at Sportpark HBC
A majority of political parties in Heemstede have declared their opposition to building a road or traffic crossing through Sportpark HBC. This decision follows an open letter from the Sportpark HBC Fo...
Paradiso tickets have never been as expensive as for this rock 'n' roll legend
It’s remarkably quiet on Sarah Dekker’s Instagram page: ‘I’m really not a tech person’
Handball player Sarah Dekker explains that her inactivity on Instagram is due to her lack of technical skills. She shared these thoughts while spending time at a terrace in Esbjerg, Denmark, with her ...
EU suspends visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats
The European Commission has suspended visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats to the Schengen area, requiring them to obtain visas for entry. This measure is a response to ongoing violations of democr...
Regulator's appeal fails to find lawyer for Taghi for now
The search for new defense lawyers for Ridouan Taghi in the Marengo trial appeal has yielded no results so far. Following a call for volunteers in December, the supervisory body for the legal professi...
The Knip is finally being removed: Heemskerk council majority opts for raised cycle paths and road narrowing
The Heemskerk municipal council has officially voted to remove the 'Knip' traffic barrier after a period of political dispute. The barrier will be replaced with raised bicycle paths and road narrowing...
"We dance, but it's out of sadness," housing group risks losing their home
The residential group "De Nieuwe Ark," which includes four individuals with intellectual disabilities, faces potential homelessness as their current residence is scheduled for demolition in May. Suppo...
Haarlem most future-proof municipality
Haarlem has been ranked as the most future-proof municipality in the Netherlands according to a study on climate policy among 70 large Dutch cities. The city was recognized for successfully integratin...
Beemster cheese voted world's best: 'Aged, but smooth'
The Dutch cheese Beemster Royaal Grand Cru was named the best cheese in the world at a competition held in Wisconsin, USA. It secured the top title after competing against more than 3,300 other entrie...
Repeat offender back in court for IJmuiden thefts: 'Yes sir, it's quite a list'
A 35-year-old repeat offender appeared before a police judge in Haarlem on Thursday to face charges for a series of property crimes committed in IJmuiden between August and January. The defendant part...
Opinions remain divided over plans for Hillegom's Jozefkerk: 'For goodness' sake, just get started'
A public meeting in Hillegom regarding redevelopment plans for the Jozefkerk drew approximately 150 attendees, who remain sharply divided on the project. The gathering highlighted passionate arguments...
Jordi Cruyff embraces former players at Ajax: Siem de Jong and Daniel de Ridder technical managers
Jordi Cruijff is advocating for former players Siem de Jong and Daniel de Ridder to take on prominent roles as technical managers at Ajax. Cruijff has expressed strong support for the two individuals ...
How the ‘three Ms’ are refreshing Max Verstappen's Red Bull: Saying goodbye to the excuse culture
The appointment of Laurent Mekies as team principal eight months ago has triggered a cultural shift at Red Bull Racing, moving the team away from a culture of excuses. As the team prepares for a new e...
Benali brings Ali and Nino to the stage: ‘There is always a war going on somewhere, peace is a luxury’
Living in a gym in Betondorp? This former school is now for sale (and no, you don't have to do gymnastics anymore)
A former school building from 1926, known as De Scheepskameel, is currently for sale in the Betondorp neighborhood of Amsterdam. This unique property allows residents to live in a historic space that ...
New artwork and water pump unveiled: Church Square regains historical look
Alderman Roel Beems has officially opened the renovated Church Square in Castricum following a two-month renovation project. The final phase of the project included the unveiling of a new artwork and ...
Tada! Haarlem's first female council members receive portraits in city hall
Mayor Jos Wienen unveiled portraits of Haarlem's first three female council members at the city hall this week. The ceremony honors these prominent historical figures for their significant contributio...
Province supports municipalities in expanding asylum reception
The province of North Holland has received over two million euros from the Dutch government to assist municipalities in creating additional reception spaces for asylum seekers. The funding is designat...
Months of delay for Tata Steel sustainability plan permit
Tata Steel's sustainability plans are facing several months of delay as the province of North Holland and the environmental agency require more information to assess the permit application. The evalua...
Fewer bus trips in Utrecht to make public transport more reliable
Public transport providers Transdev and Keolis are reducing bus schedules in the Utrecht region to improve service reliability and minimize unexpected cancellations. The decision follows a period of f...
Nancy and Rik open Schepsels ice cream parlor in Castricum with free ice cream for first 500 visitors: 'We feel something is in the air here'
Nancy Schaper and Rik Droog are opening a new ice cream cafe called Schepsels in Castricum on Saturday, March 7th. Located at the former site of Marx O’Larry’s, the shop will celebrate its grand o...
Fred Grim spoke with Jordi Cruijff, but not about the future: 'We do it weekly'
Ajax interim coach Fred Grim stated that his recent meeting with technical director Jordi Cruijff did not involve discussions about his future at the club. Grim expressed no concern regarding his job ...
Heemstede coalition aimed for a future-proof village. What is already noticeable in daily practice?
The 2022 Heemstede coalition agreement set goals to make the village safe, green, and future-proof through updated frameworks and visions. Despite these legislative plans, the tangible effects on the ...