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'Zandvoort is really different,' say Bentveld residents. They would rather vote in Bloemendaal.
Residents of Bentveld have expressed a feeling of political disconnect from their municipality of Zandvoort ahead of the March 18 elections. Many locals indicated they would prefer to vote in neighbor...
Why hospitality pop-ups are taking over Amsterdam: ‘It’s a cowboy approach: raw, unique and free’
Party for the Animals new in Castricum, opposes building on every corner: 'When space is gone, it’s gone. We’re crazy if we don’t take nature into account'
The Partij voor de Dieren is participating in the municipal elections in Castricum for the first time, focusing on nature conservation and animal welfare. The party advocates for limiting urban develo...
High oil prices make everything more expensive: what to expect
Rising oil and gas prices are causing an increase in the cost of various goods and services, ranging from fuel to everyday household items and professional advice. This surge in energy costs is impact...
Johan and Gerard have been together for 62 years: ‘My landlady forbade female visitors, we laughed about that’
Gerard Lubbers and Johan de Graauw have been together for 62 years after meeting in an Amsterdam gay bar. The couple married after 40 years of partnership, noting that they were unable to wed sooner b...
Suddenly Naomi Verkerk’s (25) season of falling just short was over. ‘Maybe I underestimated what that does to you’
Speed skater Naomi Verkerk was forced to end her season early after withdrawing from the NK sprint tournament due to illness. After suffering from a week of flu and fever, the 25-year-old athlete was ...
Angry neighbors turn against Aalsmeer data center: ‘We are not stupid’
Residents in Aalsmeer are protesting the planned construction of a data center, citing concerns over noise pollution, water usage, and environmental damage. Although a permit was automatically granted...
English singer-songwriter Polly Paulusma coming to de Oerkap Thursday: ‘You feel the meaning in a song lyric’
English singer-songwriter Polly Paulusma is scheduled to perform at De Oerkap this Thursday. Following her 2004 debut album, Paulusma gained recognition opening for major artists such as Bob Dylan and...
Consumers with expiring energy contracts face price increases
Energy prices for new contracts have risen sharply since Monday morning, causing costs to increase by hundreds of euros for average households. Consumers with expiring energy contracts are expected to...
Digital backlogs at Tax Administration as hundreds of civil servants strike
The Dutch Tax Office is experiencing digital queues for 2025 income tax filings and longer wait times for phone support. These delays are being caused by high user volume and strikes involving hundred...
Tea with Guus Oesterreicher (50PLUS): Making life pleasant for people under 50 too
Guus Oesterreicher, the 50PLUS party leader for Amsterdam's municipal elections, aims to improve city safety, increase police presence, and appoint an Alderman for the Elderly. He emphasizes that his ...
Significant damage in two-car collision in Heemskerk
Two cars collided on Tuesday afternoon on the Beneluxlaan in Heemskerk, resulting in significant vehicle damage. No information regarding injuries was provided in the report.
No night trains around Amsterdam this weekend, limited service during the day
Due to engineering works by ProRail at Amsterdam Centraal, there will be no trains running at night this coming Saturday and Sunday. Daytime rail traffic on several routes around the Dutch capital wil...
Bicycle thefts in Castricum rise by 6.9 percent: risk per resident increases
Bicycle thefts in Castricum increased by 6.9 percent according to recent data from the Central Bureau of Statistics. Reported thefts rose from 145 in 2024 to 155 in 2025, leading to a higher risk for ...
Go wild, no eye bags: this house party for over-27s is coming to Haarlem
The house music event Love House is coming to the venue Houtbaar in Haarlem on Friday, March 13. Specifically targeting attendees over the age of 27, the party is designed to allow guests to enjoy a n...
Telstar can rectify 34-year-old failure against AZ: 'We played great football, unbelievable'
Telstar will face AZ on Wednesday with the chance to reach the KNVB Cup final for the first time in the club's history. This match marks their first opportunity to qualify for the final since 1992, wh...
Themed walk about Haarlem women in the colonial era
A thematic walking tour in Haarlem focuses on the roles of local women during the colonial period. The tour highlights figures such as Suzanna Dumion and Adriana Maria Dekker to illustrate their histo...
Man insulted, assaulted and kicked into water at Oosterdokskade in city center
Nasrah Habiballah steps down as Israel correspondent for NOS
Nasrah Habiballah is stepping down as the Israel and Palestinian Territories correspondent for the Dutch broadcaster NOS. She will remain in her role until May to allow the organization time to find a...
Amsterdam children with mobility issues can now use multiple modes of transport
Velsen takes legal action to reopen lock route; Rijkswaterstaat refuses due to construction and safety concerns
The municipality of Velsen is taking legal action against Rijkswaterstaat to force the reopening of the car route over the North Sea Canal sluices. Local officials argue that the route must be reopene...
Lieve was abandoned as a baby 22 years ago in De Pijp
Lieve, who was abandoned as a newborn in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood 22 years ago, is searching for her identity in a new podcast series by AT5. The series explores her personal journey alongside...
Man kicked into water at Oosterdokskade first insulted and beaten
A man was kicked into the water at the Oosterdokskade in Amsterdam after being insulted and punched by three suspects. The victim fell five meters before being rescued by a police officer, and police ...
Energy suppliers crunch numbers: cashbacks and multi-year contracts under pressure
Energy suppliers are tightening their offerings and increasing prices in response to the conflict in Iran. Many providers are reducing cashback discounts and removing multi-year contracts from the mar...
This is the Holland Festival 2026 program: 104 performances at 23 locations
Schalkwijk definitely won't get school gardens after Poelpolder complex closure: 'Too scattered'
Haarlem's Schalkwijk district will not receive new school gardens following the closure of the Poelpolder complex in 2022. Alderman Robbert Berkhout announced that no suitable locations were found tha...
Wilders refuses to comment on leaked texts about ‘debate excuse’: ‘Messages were private’
PVV leader Geert Wilders has declined to comment on leaked private messages between him and former party colleague Gidi Markuszower. Wilders stated that he would not respond to private communications ...
'The sound is bone-chilling and unlike anything else': footballer Pelle van Amersfoort sees Iranian missiles flying over his home
Dutch footballer Pelle van Amersfoort, who plays for the Qatari club Al Shahania, witnessed Iranian missiles being intercepted over his home during recent attacks in the Middle East. Residents have be...
Virtual taxi fence around Arena to prevent chaos at Harry Styles and Bruno Mars concerts
Civil servants protest in The Hague over lack of pay rise
Approximately 3,000 Dutch civil servants demonstrated in The Hague on Tuesday to protest the lack of salary increases and inflation correction in their collective labor agreement. The FNV trade union ...