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Minister Yesilgöz: ‘Defense will not overstep into Foreign Affairs, or vice versa’
Defense Minister Dilan Yesilgöz stated that the roles of the Defense and Foreign Affairs ministries have become more balanced and complementary. She addressed concerns about overlapping responsibilit...
Students debate at KSH Secondary School: 'It's not just about what you say, but especially how you say it'
Students at KSH Scholengemeenschap participated in a youth debate held in the school's auditorium. The event highlighted that young people have significant insights to share, emphasizing the importanc...
Form for stranded Dutch citizens filled out 9,000 times so far
The Dutch government's contact form for citizens stranded in the Middle East has been filled out at least 9,000 times. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the data and noted t...
F1 bosses must decide on Middle East races soon: Max Verstappen may not race at all in April
Formula 1 leadership must soon decide on the status of April's races in the Middle East, which could leave Max Verstappen out of action for the entire month. As the new season begins, Verstappen has e...
'It's special that this still happens,' says Max (8) from Zandvoort after unveiling stumbling stones in his street
Four Stolpersteine were unveiled in Zandvoort on Thursday to commemorate Jewish residents who did not survive the Holocaust. Local primary school students attended the ceremony to help preserve the me...
Musical plea at Bloemendaal town hall to save the Ark
The Haarlems Straatorkest performed at the Bloemendaal city hall on Thursday to support the Ark residential community, whose six residents are set to lose their home on May 31. The group is seeking as...
250 addresses in Badhoevedorp and Lijnden did not receive voting passes, PostNL apologizes
PostNL has issued an apology after an investigation revealed that residents of three streets in Badhoevedorp and Lijnden likely did not receive their voting passes in late February. The delivery failu...
Ex-Jong Ajax coach read about his successor before even reaching his car: this is his story
Former Jong Ajax coach Willem Weijs discusses his sudden departure from the club following Jordi Cruijff's appointment as technical director. Weijs reflects on the abrupt transition and the challenges...
Between Art and Voting with Tofik Dibi (Bij1) and Johan Dessing (FvD)
Amsterdam political candidates Tofik Dibi and Johan Dessing participated in the program 'Tussen Kunst en Kies' to create street art ahead of the municipal elections. Dibi left the session early after ...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (6-8 March)
This article provides a guide for activities and events taking place in Haarlem during the weekend of March 6 to March 8. It encourages locals to head out and enjoy the city as the weather improves an...
Four major cities receive another €7 million to boost vaccination rates
Sting concert at Rijksmuseum: ‘Rembrandt’s Night Watch behind me – I never dared to dream of that’
Revolt in BBB party: 60 prominent figures want Mona Keijzer back
Sixty prominent members of the BBB party have sent a formal letter to the party's board demanding the immediate return of former Deputy Prime Minister Mona Keijzer. The group is calling for independen...
One last cheese and a chat as Peter and Joan retire their cheese van
Peter and Joan, a couple from Velsen-Noord, are retiring and closing their mobile cheese bus business after years of service. On their final day, many loyal customers expressed their sadness and share...
'I always saw others getting diplomas and felt useless,' now Donald, who has an intellectual disability, has earned his first practical certificate
Donald, a 37-year-old man with a mild intellectual disability from Haarlem, has earned his first vocational practice certificate. He and five others completed the Assistant Service Provision training ...
We fall madly in love twice in our lives on average, even in old age: ‘Boom! Really. It was right from the start’
Scientific research indicates that people typically fall passionately in love twice in their lives. This can occur even in later stages of life, as evidenced by a couple in their seventies who recentl...
Mayor Wienen: Support for Haarlem refugees remains 'responsible' despite budget cuts
Mayor Jos Wienen stated that refugees in Haarlem continue to receive sufficient support for their asylum applications and integration, despite national budget cuts. This response follows concerns rais...
Experts surprised by cabinet response to US VAT software: ‘Distraction’
Experts are criticizing the Dutch government's decision to hire an American software company to manage VAT collection, calling the official justifications a diversionary maneuver. While State Secretar...
Netherlands works with other countries on asylum seeker return hubs
The Netherlands is collaborating with a group of EU countries, including Austria, Greece, Germany, and Denmark, to establish return hubs for rejected asylum seekers outside of the European Union. Mini...
Juvenile detention and behavioral measure demanded for teen who hung explosive on De Pizzabakkers door
Build, build, build: Hundreds of new homes per year in Velsen
The municipality of Velsen has prioritized housing and livability in its 2022-2026 council program. Since 2022, 530 new homes have been completed, with an additional 1,250 units planned for the coming...
100 hours community service for garbage truck driver in fatal accident involving American woman
A garbage truck driver has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service following a fatal accident in Amsterdam that killed 69-year-old Cindy Charles. The court ruled the driver was responsible fo...
Haarlem has the best climate policy in the Netherlands according to the Climate Alliance. BUCH municipalities also score relatively high
Haarlem has been recognized by the Climate Alliance as having the best climate policy in the Netherlands during the 'De Toekomst Telt' conference. The BUCH municipalities also received high scores, po...
‘Does anyone care about noise and shadow flicker?’ Large turnout at meeting against Schoteroog wind turbines
Residents of Haarlem-Noord gathered at the Haarlemsche Jachtclub on Schoteroog to voice their concerns about the planned installation of wind turbines in the area. The meeting was well-attended by loc...
14-year-old suspect hung explosive in bag on Pizzabakkers door: Approached via Snapchat
A 14-year-old boy has confessed in court to placing an explosive at a Pizzabakkers restaurant in Amsterdam after being recruited via Snapchat. The prosecution has requested a sentence of time already ...
Hermans refuses to yield to opposition over deductible hike
Dutch Healthcare Minister Sophie Hermans has rejected opposition requests to reconsider the planned increase of the healthcare deductible. During a budget debate, she maintained her position despite c...
Mainline Foundation, dedicated to drug users' welfare, to close after funding cut: ‘We are needed now more than ever’
Klaas Otto confiscation case postponed
The asset seizure case against Klaas Otto, founder of the motorcycle club No Surrender, has been postponed until March 31 because the court ran out of time for a substantive hearing. The Dutch Public ...
Royal Family notably absent from start of Winter Paralympics
It remains unclear if King Willem-Alexander or other members of the Dutch Royal Family will attend the Paralympic Winter Games in Italy to support the nation's athletes. Advocacy groups have expressed...
Anass (30) proudly gives tour of new day center WerkLokaal Heemskerk: 'We are all friends'
WerkLokaal Heemskerk has relocated to a larger facility at the De Trompet industrial estate to consolidate several day care services under one roof. The move provides participants with more space for ...