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Drinking water company PWN ordered to provide customer data to tax collector; Cocensus wins court case for sewage tax
The Dutch drinking water company PWN has been ordered by a court to provide customer data to tax collector Cocensus. This information is deemed necessary for the accurate assessment and collection of ...
Arthur noticed strong reactions to scents: now he ensures businesses have the right fragrance
Arthur Stuivenberg, an entrepreneur based in Baarn, helps businesses and institutions improve their first impressions by implementing specific scents in their facilities. He asserts that 75% of the em...
Utrecht mayor critical of university security
Utrecht Mayor Sharon Dijksma has criticized Utrecht University for failing to implement sufficient security measures to prevent building occupations. The mayor's comments follow several incidents in w...
Bryan Adams to perform at Ziggo Dome on October 14
Canadian singer Bryan Adams is scheduled to perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on October 14. The concert is part of his 'Roll With The Punches' world tour and was announced by organizer MOJO on F...
Sluisplein apartments emerge from scaffolding: A completely new look for Old IJmuiden
The 95 new apartments at Sluisplein in IJmuiden are nearing completion as the scaffolding has been removed, significantly altering the local landscape. Buyers are expected to receive their keys in Aug...
Café Noorderlicht in Amsterdam-Noord makes hoped-for relaunch: 'Glad we were given the chance'
Build homes on the asylum seeker center site in Santpoort-Zuid
The article presents a weekly proposition asking for reader opinions on building housing on the current asylum seekers' center site in Santpoort-Zuid. It invites the public to share their views on the...
Fewer counterfeit euro banknotes in circulation: decline continues
The number of counterfeit euro banknotes intercepted in the Netherlands decreased by 26% in 2025, with 17,900 forgeries found compared to 24,100 in 2024. The 50 euro note remains the most frequently c...
Chaos over Box 3: what is the current status of wealth tax?
The Dutch government is facing significant uncertainty regarding 'Box 3' wealth tax legislation due to conflicting decisions between the House of Representatives and the new cabinet. This political in...
Flemming to release new album with only duets in mid-April
Dutch singer FLEMMING is set to release his third studio album, titled 'Samen Is Leuker Dan Alleen', on April 17. The album will exclusively feature duets with various Dutch artists from a wide range ...
Dutch prison service DJI hit by data breach
The Dutch Custodial Institutions Agency (DJI) has confirmed a data leak involving the personal information of its staff members. According to a spokesperson, the breach exposed employee email addresse...
Do it before it's too late: indebuurt is giving away cool prizes and time is running out
The Dutch local news platform indebuurt is celebrating its tenth anniversary by hosting a prize giveaway for its readers. This is the final opportunity for users to participate and enter for a chance ...
'Family association' Onze Gezellen has been a symbol of sportsmanship in Haarlem-Noord for a century: 'We want to be the club where everyone is welcome and can play sports in their own way'
The multi-sport club Onze Gezellen is celebrating a century of promoting sportsmanship and inclusivity in Haarlem-Noord. Known as OG, the association offers five disciplines including baseball, footba...
Number of young people on welfare still growing faster than older people
The number of young people receiving welfare benefits in the Netherlands is growing faster than the rate for older individuals, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Local municipalities report t...
Weeronline: February was milder than normal
February in the Netherlands was milder than usual, with an average temperature of 5.8 degrees Celsius compared to the normal 4.4 degrees. The month was also gloomier than average, recording only 76 ho...
Three missing teenagers who ran away from Sleeuwijk found
Three teenagers who went missing from the village of Sleeuwijk on Wednesday evening have been found safe, according to local police. The group was previously believed to have left the North Brabant lo...
Will Telstar keep pace or fall away? NAC clash 'super important', knows loanee Gerald Alders
Telstar player Gerald Alders is available for the crucial upcoming match against NAC after a red card and penalty issued against him were overturned by VAR during a game against Feyenoord. The fixture...
Boshoekgirls friend group: Anja, Karin, Marika, Ellen and Rian left school without a final musical
A group of five lifelong friends, known as the 'Boshoekgirls,' share the story of their enduring bond that began during their primary school years. Now in their late fifties, the women reflect on thei...
Body found in Amstel identified as missing Sophia (37)
The body of 37-year-old Sophia from The Hague was discovered in the Amstel river near the Halvemaansbrug in central Amsterdam on Wednesday. She had been missing since last Friday after being last seen...
'Unacceptable': after DigiD, Dutch Tax Authority also wants to put VAT software in US hands
The Dutch Tax Authority is considering outsourcing the management of the national VAT system to an American IT company, raising concerns about national sovereignty. Experts warn that this move could a...
Odido hackers leak another million lines of customer data online
The hacker group ShinyHunters has released an additional one million lines of customer data stolen from the Dutch telecom provider Odido. This marks the second consecutive day of leaks, a tactic inten...
19-year-old from Haarlem acquitted of train robbery, sentenced for threats and verbal abuse
A 19-year-old man from Haarlem has been acquitted of involvement in a violent robbery that occurred on a train between Nijmegen and Amsterdam last summer. The court ruled there was insufficient eviden...
Put simply, the state pension row is about 2.7 billion: these are the alternatives for Jetten
Prime Minister Rob Jetten is considering alternatives to raising the state pension age while still needing to secure 2.7 billion euros for the national budget. Although several options for cutting cos...
Climate coalition warns again: ‘Climate policy is barely getting off the ground’
One month before the elections, the Haarlem Climate Coalition has issued strong criticism regarding the city's climate policy. The group claims that the implementation of environmental initiatives is ...
Santpoort-Zuid asylum center site to become neighborhood park; recreational walking path possible
The municipality has announced that the site of a future asylum seekers' center at De Elta sports park will eventually be transformed into a neighborhood park. The long-term plan includes the potentia...
Writers demand Meta stop using their work for AI
Representatives of Dutch writers, translators, and journalists have formally demanded that Meta stop using their copyrighted works to train artificial intelligence models. The group calls for an immed...
Municipal elections on March 18: what the SP wants
On Wednesday, March 18, residents of Haarlem will go to the polls to elect a new municipal council. Reporter Nynke La Porte is providing an overview of the different political parties and their plans,...
Municipal elections on March 18: what the Action Party wants
On March 18, residents of Haarlem will vote in the municipal elections to select a new city council. Reporter Nynke La Porte provides an overview of the candidates and their plans, focusing on the Act...
The Housing Crisis Sightseeing Tour takes you past 'expensive yuppie flats and exploited rentals'
Protesters in Amsterdam will hold a "Wooncrisis City Sightseeing Tour" this Sunday to highlight the city's ongoing housing shortage and rising living costs. The event marks five years since the first ...
Ousted alderman Özütok: 'I expect an apology.' Preliminary misconduct probe finds no grounds for integrity investigation
A preliminary investigation into alleged transgressive behavior by former Beverwijk alderman Nevin Özütok has concluded there is no basis for further integrity research. While Özütok is demanding ...