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Toos & Henk - March 5
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique perspective on current events through the daily cartoon series "Toos & Henk." These illustrations are published every week from Monday through Saturday.
Paying ransom after Odido hack would have been pointless, experts say
Telecom provider Odido refused to pay a ransom to the Shinyhunters hacking group following a data breach, despite facing criticism from affected customers. Cybersecurity experts and insiders support t...
First-time buyers needed to borrow less for Haarlem homes last year
First-time homebuyers in Haarlem required an average mortgage of 429,000 euros last year to purchase a home. This figure indicates that starters in the local housing market needed to borrow less compa...
Cabinet must speed up AI rules, says watchdog AP
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has urged the new cabinet to accelerate the establishment of clear regulations for artificial intelligence. The watchdog warned that current oversight is insuf...
That 500 Amsterdam police officers viewed the Lisa file is not necessarily illogical: ‘Many staff members were involved’
Cafe owner Frank Mansro (1947-2026) was ‘remarkably quiet for an Amsterdammer’
Telstar forward Sem van Duijn critical after semi-final exit against AZ: We must look at ourselves and did not create enough chances
Telstar forward Sem van Duijn expressed disappointment after his team's elimination from the cup tournament following a semi-final loss to AZ Alkmaar. Van Duijn criticized the team's inability to crea...
Zeewegbar’s ’Jodeljump’ fails to help Telstar. Marco after 2-1 cup loss: ’Time to focus on survival’
Telstar has been eliminated from the KNVB Cup following a 2-1 defeat, ending their hopes of reaching the tournament final. Despite a late goal that gave fans in IJmuiden hope, the team will now shift ...
Fat bike ban text amended: words 'intimidation' and 'chases' removed
The Amsterdam City Council has approved a revised regulation allowing for fatbike bans in specific areas, removing controversial terms like 'intimidation' and 'chases' to ensure more generic language....
De Kuip remains a dream for Telstar after unlucky night in Alkmaar. White Lions fall in semi-finals
Telstar's KNVB Cup run ended in the semi-finals following a 2-1 defeat against AZ, which included two unfortunate own goals. The team will now shift its focus to the fight against relegation in the Er...
AZ back in cup final: Alkmaar profit from Telstar own goals to face NEC at De Kuip
AZ secured a spot in the KNVB Beker final after a 2-1 victory over Telstar, who conceded two own goals early in the second half. AZ is scheduled to face NEC in the final at De Kuip on Sunday, April 19...
Tourists seek more value for money and stay outside the city more often
A report by Amsterdam&partners reveals that a growing percentage of tourists visiting Amsterdam are opting to stay overnight outside the city or with friends to find better value for their money. This...
Dutch Parliament allocates funds for defibrillators in poor neighborhoods
The Dutch House of Representatives has approved a proposal to allocate additional funding for automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in low-income neighborhoods. The initiative, led by GroenLinks-Pv...
Amsterdam man arrested as prime suspect in series of attacks in Germany
A 20-year-old man from Amsterdam has been arrested for allegedly recruiting young people to carry out a series of bombings in Germany. The attacks took place in July and August 2025, targeting residen...
Palmen denies documents were deliberately withheld from benefit parents
State Secretary Sandra Palmen denied allegations that the Dutch government intentionally withheld documents from parents affected by the childcare allowance scandal. During a parliamentary debate, she...
Low gas prices at Makro in Duivendrecht: ‘I come from Almere to fill up here’
Performance about WWII in the Antilles: ‘People on Curaçao were also in the dark’
Hockey clubs VVV and HIC join forces: ‘We are moving forward’
Shooter in fatal Zwijndrecht shooting files summary proceedings
Minh Nghia V., who was sentenced to 30 years for a fatal shooting in Zwijndrecht, has filed a summary proceeding against the Dutch state. The 52-year-old is challenging the specific conditions of his ...
Muslims in the region eagerly await their own Islamic cemetery: ‘Traveling far only adds to the grief’
Islamic organizations and mosques in Haarlemmermeer have formed a society to advocate for the establishment of a local Islamic cemetery. The initiators argue that a local burial ground is a necessity ...
Groningen province holds cabinet to closure of Groningen gas field
The province of Groningen is holding the Dutch cabinet to the scheduled 2024 closure of the Groningen gas field, despite rising gas prices linked to conflict in the Middle East. Provincial deputy Susa...
Vogelenzang election debate is dull until GroenLinks-PvdA confronts VVD over social sector cuts: 'You were there yourself'
During an election debate in Vogelenzang, political leaders from the Bloemendaal municipality discussed topics including housing, traffic, and local livability. While the candidates were largely in ag...
Amsterdam police shut down large stolen data trading site
The Amsterdam police's specialized cyber team, in collaboration with international investigation services, has shut down LeakBase, a major online forum for trading stolen data. The operation successfu...
Closure of Stingray coffeeshop in Beverwijk now final: license revoked after incidents
The Council of State has upheld the decision to permanently close coffeeshop Stingray in Beverwijk by rejecting the owners' appeal. Mayor Martijn Smit's revocation of the operating permit and toleranc...
Dutch Parliament not reassured after social media explanation of algorithms
Representatives from TikTok, Meta, and Google failed to reassure members of the Dutch House of Representatives during a meeting regarding algorithm transparency and platform influence. Lawmakers expre...
Berendsen summons Iranian ambassador over drone and missile attacks
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen has summoned the Iranian ambassador following drone and missile attacks carried out by Iran on neighboring countries. Berendsen specifically cited concerns regardi...
Father and son Schouten together in Progressief Uitgeest (PU). ‘We’re not going to talk about politics all the time’
Alderman Jan Schouten and his son Thomas are both representing the political party Progressief Uitgeest in the upcoming local elections. Jan holds the top spot on the candidate list, with Thomas follo...
Gas price falls after two days of increases: 'Rumors of a deal'
Natural gas prices fell on Wednesday following two days of significant increases, leading to an increase in trading activity. This market shift is expected to ultimately benefit consumers.
Four months in prison for hitting police officer at demonstration
A 24-year-old man from The Hague has been sentenced to four months in prison for assaulting a police officer during a demonstration. The court found that the suspect struck the officer on the back of ...
Slightly more female executives in government
The share of female directors in Dutch public organizations and government bodies rose from 41% in 2024 to 43% in 2025. This research, commissioned by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, h...