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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 ...

New minister admits ‘struggling’ with response to Iran war: This is his dilemma

Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen acknowledged that the cabinet is struggling to formulate a response to the conflict in Iran. During his first appearance in the House of Representatives, h...

Automobiel provides free transport for disabled voters to Haarlem polling stations during elections

The transport service Automobiel will provide free transportation for voters with disabilities to polling stations in Haarlem on election day. This service will be available on Wednesday, March 18, be...

Bolt now allows women to choose female drivers

'I was really ready for an ice cream again': Ice cream parlors in Velsen open early due to nice weather

Several ice cream parlors in the municipality of Velsen have opened their doors early due to pleasant weather. This includes the Bonasera shop in IJmuiden, which officially started its season on Satur...

Judge finds ‘accidental’ €23 million bid on Hoofddorp ghost hotel implausible: ‘At own risk’

A real estate trader from Lelystad has lost six properties after a court rejected his claim that a 23-million-euro bid for the Hotelux Amsterdam Airport Hotel in Hoofddorp was a typing error. The judg...

Low income? Apply for a municipal tax waiver

Individuals and entrepreneurs with limited financial resources can apply for a waiver or reduction of their municipal taxes. Eligible applicants may be exempt from paying the tax entirely or only requ...

Nigel H. acquitted of providing weapon used to kill rapper Bigidagoe

'I read two books over the holidays,' but most Vellesan College students read too little

Vellesan College has introduced a new school library to encourage students to read more frequently. Lower-grade students were given the opportunity to explore the new facility on Tuesday morning as pa...

KLM flies to Middle East to pick up stranded travelers

KLM is operating a flight to the Middle East on Tuesday evening to evacuate Dutch citizens stranded due to the conflict involving Iran. Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen announced the mission but did not...

March for women's safety in seaside resort Zandvoort: 'This affects everyone, not just women'

Residents and local politicians in Zandvoort are organizing a march on March 8, International Women's Day, to advocate for women's safety. The event aims to raise awareness about the lack of safety wo...

KLM flies to Middle East to pick up stranded travelers

KLM is operating a flight to repatriate 83 Dutch citizens stranded in the Middle East due to ongoing regional conflict. Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen confirmed the mission, noting that thousa...

Driver flees after collision with cyclist in Heemskerk, police start search

A car collided with a cyclist in Heemskerk on Tuesday afternoon, after which the driver fled the scene. The cyclist was treated by paramedics but did not require hospitalization, and police are curren...

Memorial on Amstelveld for Maxime (22) killed in skiing accident

A memorial site has been established at Amstelveld in Amsterdam for 22-year-old Maxime Chervet, who died in an avalanche during a skiing trip in Switzerland. Chervet, a local resident and football pla...

These students say goodbye to the Amsterdam Maritime School: ‘It feels strange to study at a dying program’

Splinter Chabot’s indictment of the condemnation of queer people comes straight from the heart

Advice to Supreme Court: refer 2006 murder to European Court

Advocate General Edwin Bleichrodt has advised the Dutch Supreme Court to seek guidance from the European Court of Human Rights regarding the 2006 murder of Tamara Wolvers. The request follows an acqui...

Taxi pilot to improve traffic flow in ArenA area during events

The city of Amsterdam is launching a pilot program with ride-hailing services Uber and Bolt to improve traffic flow in the ArenA area after major events. The trial aims to manage high congestion level...

Lisa's family: 'very painful' that 1,700 officers viewed file

The family of 17-year-old murder victim Lisa expressed deep distress after learning that approximately 1,700 police employees accessed her case file without authorization. Lisa was killed in August wh...

Leiden professor: attacks on Iran a turning point in international legal order

Carsten Stahn, a professor at Leiden University, argues that attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States undermine the international security system established after World War II. He states that ...

One more year and one floor to go for the eye-catching Duinwachter

Construction of the De Duinwachter residential complex in Zandvoort has reached its eleventh floor, exactly one year after the foundation was poured. Developed by ROW and SBB, the project has only one...

Jeroen Janissen (28) moves to Team Essent after eventful season

Speed skater Jeroen Janissen is transferring to Team Essent's marathon squad following the current season. The 28-year-old Haarlem resident has signed a contract that runs until the summer of 2027.

Shift to nice weather makes us happy: 'But do take a moment to appreciate it'

The official start of meteorological spring has brought sunny weather following a long period of grey and rainy conditions. This shift is expected to boost people's moods and increase activity levels ...