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200 tips received after hologram shown in Bilthoven rape case
Dutch police have received approximately 200 tips after using a hologram to identify a suspect in a 2009 rape case in Bilthoven. Investigators are urging more people to come forward, noting that they ...
Court acquits FvD MP Gideon van Meijeren of incitement
The Court of Appeal in The Hague has acquitted Forum for Democracy MP Gideon van Meijeren of charges of incitement. Van Meijeren had previously been sentenced to community service for public remarks s...
Priscilla Vaudelle, director of 'Black Joy': 'Our joy is also our protest'
In honor of International Women's Day, various theater productions by women of color are being staged across the Netherlands, including Romana Vrede's 'Sisterhood' and Priscilla Vaudelle's 'Black Joy'...
NS passengers faced an unprecedented number of disruptions last year
NS CEO Wouter Koolmees acknowledged in the annual report that train passengers faced an unprecedented number of unexpected disruptions over the past year. Additionally, the report noted that trains we...
Amsterdam Red Light District business owners: Do not implement coffeeshop ban for foreigners
Entrepreneurs and residents in Amsterdam's Red Light District have urged the city council not to implement a ban on foreign tourists in coffeeshops. They warn that the proposed measure would lead to a...
NS records profit from passenger transport for first time since 2019
Dutch Railways (NS) recorded a profit from passenger transport in 2023 for the first time since 2019. The financial recovery was driven by higher ticket and subscription prices, a slight increase in p...
Sneevliet Committee holds commemoration for resistance fighters at Westerveld cemetery again this year
The Sneevliet Commemoration Committee is organizing a memorial service on April 12 for revolutionary socialist resistance fighters executed during World War II. The event will take place at the Wester...
Students invite elderly for iftar: Great to make seniors happy
Students from the Islamic primary school Elif in Amsterdam-Zuid invited local elderly residents to join them for an iftar meal to break the Ramadan fast. The initiative, now in its second year, serves...
Mayor closes home on Archipelstraat after explosion
Mayor Jos Wienen has closed a residence on Archipelstraat in Haarlem following a series of incidents, including an explosion, to restore public order. The residents have been relocated while police in...
Haarlem council committee members set for 30 percent pay raise: 'Better reflects the weight of the work'
The Haarlem city council is considering a 30 percent pay increase for committee members to better reflect the demands of their work. If approved during Thursday's meeting, compensation will rise to 22...
Discover how to reuse items
Starting March 19, 2026, Haarlem will participate in the Week of the Circular Economy with various sustainability activities such as workshops and a clothing swap. The event aims to inspire residents ...
Wendy and Frank still unable to leave Qatar as loud explosions are heard
Wendy and Frank Hoorn from Haarlem have been stranded in Doha, Qatar, for nearly a week due to airspace closures caused by regional conflict. While the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs organizes repa...
Moerdijk residents demand perspective and compensation from politicians
Residents of the village of Moerdijk met with the Dutch House of Representatives to demand clarity regarding the future and livability of their community. They advocated for financial compensation for...
Female judges discriminated against by lower salaries
The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights ruled that female judges in training were previously discriminated against by receiving lower salaries than their male counterparts. The institute declared t...
Opposition seeks concessions from cabinet on healthcare cuts
Dutch opposition parties are calling on the cabinet to reconsider planned healthcare budget cuts during the national budget debate. Several parties requested that Minister Sophie Hermans show willingn...
Heintje Hoekssteeg to be closed at night after years-long campaign: ‘Surprised it worked’
The new Dame aan de Kade is an accessible neighborhood bar with a chef from Michelin-starred restaurants
Council of State gives green light for construction at De Hangkous site in Hillegom: 'No parking nuisance feared'
The Dutch Council of State has approved the construction of an apartment complex at the former site of the De Hangkous restaurant in Hillegom. The ruling clears the way for the project after concludin...
Simone Weimans explores colonial past in new docuseries
NOS presenter Simone Weimans explores the colonial history of the Netherlands in her new documentary series 'Simone en de Roofstaat.' Premiering on April 2, the show follows Weimans as she visits four...
Possible conflict of interest in investigation into Muslim discrimination
An investigation by the newspaper Trouw suggests a possible conflict of interest in recent research focused on the discrimination and exclusion of Muslim youth. The findings raise concerns about the o...
City air getting cleaner, yet quality still comparable to passive smoking 4 cigarettes a day
Air quality in Amsterdam has improved significantly since 2010, yet current pollution levels are still equivalent to smoking four cigarettes a day. The city aims to achieve zero-emission mobility by 2...
Groninger Bodem Beweging: reopening Groningen gas field is not an option
The Groninger Bodem Beweging (GBB) has rejected a proposal by the political party JA21 to maintain the Groningen gas field as a strategic reserve. The group argues that reopening the field for extract...
Comedian Andries Tunru only flourishes when making songs based on audience suggestions
Entrance to apartment complex in Amsterdam-West destroyed by explosion
Advocacy group: major differences in cold-weather shelters for the homeless
A study by the coalition 'Dakloosheid Voorbij!' reveals significant inconsistencies and implementation failures in winter shelter provisions for homeless people across various Dutch municipalities. De...
Bart Overkamp (Pirate Party) warns against runaway AI: ‘People must continue to make the rules in Haarlem’
Bart Overkamp, leader of the Pirate Party, warns against the risks of artificial intelligence and digital dependency in Haarlem, emphasizing the need for human-led regulation. He also advocates for ke...
Elly wants to breathe new life into Creative Café in Het Terras community center. 'Who’s joining us?'
Elly Schot, a hostess at the Het Terras community center, is seeking to revitalize the Creatief Café following a decline in attendance after the pandemic. She is inviting more participants to join th...
More neighborhood enforcement officers, less for low-income: Haarlemmermeer VVD expects to be the largest party again
The VVD party in Haarlemmermeer aims to remain the municipality's largest political group, emphasizing a platform focused on extensive housing construction and increased neighborhood enforcement. The ...
Companies eye 178 billion mega-pot for defense contracts, but one hurdle remains
The Dutch government's plan to invest 178 billion euros in defense has triggered a surge in interest from companies seeking military contracts. Economists from Rabobank predict that revenue for these ...
Heritage of the Week | Post-65 architects in Amsterdam
The 'Heritage of the Week' feature highlights Post 65 architecture located in Amsterdam. This recognition focuses on architectural designs and heritage preservation within the city.