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Flight cancellations are just the beginning: ‘Europe has only six weeks of jet fuel left’
KLM will cancel 160 flights starting in late April as the International Energy Agency warns that Europe has only six weeks of jet fuel reserves remaining. This fuel shortage is expected to trigger a b...
Majority of Dutch Parliament supports better pay for top athletes, VVD wants business sector to contribute
A majority of the Dutch Parliament supports a proposal by NOC*NSF to increase the income of elite athletes. While there is political backing for the plan, the VVD party advocates for the additional fu...
Police search for suspect after stabbing in Beverwijk
Emergency services responded to a stabbing incident on Breestraat in Beverwijk on Thursday evening. Police are currently searching for a suspect following the event.
Photographer Ed Geels brings old and new IJmuiden together for anniversary calendar: 'It’s quite a task'
Photographer Ed Geels is creating a special anniversary calendar for IJmuiden that blends historical and modern imagery into single photographs. The calendar is scheduled for release in October, with ...
Sudden maintenance on Vondelweg and Van Zeggelenplein causes consternation: ‘There is no getting through’
Residents in Haarlem have expressed frustration over sudden road maintenance on Vondelweg and Van Zeggelenplein that caused significant traffic disruptions. Local political parties raised the issue wi...
About 100 people march in Utrecht for victims in Lebanon
Approximately 100 people participated in a march from Utrecht Central Station to Domplein on Thursday evening to support victims of Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The demonstration concluded with a vigil...
People keep credit cards in their pockets due to economic uncertainty
Dutch consumers are using their credit cards less frequently due to economic and geopolitical uncertainty following the start of the conflict in the Middle East. According to data from Visa Netherland...
Referral to dermatologist for laser tattoo removal. 'I’m not removing it. I’m going over it'
The rapid growth of tattoo shops has led to an increase in customers seeking to cover up or modify older designs they regret. Professionals in the industry observe a stylistic transition from traditio...
Two suspects arrested for assault on Kevin Kreuger (Ja21) after AT5 debate
Police have arrested two more suspects in connection with the assault on former Ja21 leader Kevin Kreuger at Amsterdam's Osdorpplein. Kreuger was attacked after an election debate when he attempted to...
Haarlem troubadour Joop (88) and Jessica can’t stop singing: ‘We keep being asked back’
88-year-old songwriter Joop Visser and Jessica van Noord, known as Het Succesvolle Duo, continue their nearly 25-year musical partnership with a sold-out performance in Haarlem's Zaanenpark. The pair ...
Medical patient data also stolen in ChipSoft hack
Hackers stole medical patient data during a cyberattack on ChipSoft, a major software provider for the healthcare sector. The company confirmed the theft of sensitive information on Thursday following...
Hearts at Polderplein in Hoofddorp 'for every resident who helps from the heart'
The Polderplein in Hoofddorp has been decorated with chalk hearts to celebrate the International Year of the Volunteer. This makeover serves as a token of appreciation for every resident who contribut...
Multiple dune fires near IJmuiden: fire department warns of open fire hazard. 'Hold each other accountable'
Firefighters in IJmuiden responded to multiple dune fires this week, occurring in the same area where a fire broke out on Sunday. Authorities are warning of high fire risks due to drought and are urgi...
Amalia explores the city, starting with a vegetarian quiche at the official residence
Princess Amalia has started a two-day official tour of Amsterdam, beginning with a brunch hosted by Mayor Femke Halsema at her official residence. The Princess, who already lives and studies in the ci...
Chamber choir Doulce Memoire to perform 'Our Flat Land' concert in Velsen-Zuid and Haarlem
The Haarlem-based chamber choir Doulce Memoire, conducted by Felix van den Hombergh, will perform a concert series titled 'Ons Vlakke Land' featuring four centuries of Dutch and Flemish choral music. ...
Emma’s Favorites: ‘It doesn’t get much more Amsterdam than this’
Emma, who originally grew up in Soest, discusses her life and favorite spots in Amsterdam after living there for several years. She currently resides in the Rivierenbuurt neighborhood and reflects on ...
Meat fraud involving beef heads in Brabant, NVWA conducts raid
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) raided a meat company in Nuenen on suspicion of meat fraud and document falsification. Three employees were arrested for allegedly trading m...
Average Haarlem mover settles 16 kilometers away
Recent data from the Central Bureau for Statistics (CBS) reveals that residents moving from Haarlem travel an average distance of 16 kilometers to their new homes. This distance typically leads former...
Greenpeace hopes Dutch court overturns multi-million dollar US fine
Greenpeace and US pipeline company Energy Transfer appeared in an Amsterdam court to dispute a multi-million dollar fine issued against the environmental group in the United States. Greenpeace is chal...
Three arrested after series of shopliftings in Hoofddorp
Police arrested three individuals on Thursday afternoon at Burgemeester van Stamplein in Hoofddorp. The suspects are accused of committing a series of shopliftings within the local shopping district.
Duinwijck hosts cup finals, but national champion is conspicuous by its absence at home: 'Eredivisie is more important'
The Degiro-hal in Haarlem will host the semi-finals and finals of the national badminton cup tournament this Saturday. Despite hosting the event at the request of Badminton Nederland, the local club D...
Ajax lose to FC Twente in friendly match
Ajax suffered a 1-0 defeat in a friendly match against FC Twente on Thursday. The practice game ended with a narrow loss for the Amsterdam-based club.
Pubs allowed to stay open overnight for late World Cup matches this summer
Bars in Amsterdam will be allowed to extend their opening hours from June 11 to July 19 to broadcast late-night FIFA World Cup matches held in North America. Mayor Femke Halsema specified that while e...
Suspect in killing of woman in Nieuw-Vennep held for 90 more days
A 36-year-old man suspected of killing a woman at the Nieuw-Vennep train station will remain in custody for an additional 90 days. Police have stated that there is currently no evidence linking this c...
We're back and that's great! Bars and restaurants can stay open longer during the World Cup
Hospitality businesses in Amsterdam are permitted to extend their opening hours during the World Cup to accommodate late-night football matches. This change allows fans to watch the games in local pub...
KLM cancels 160 flights at Schiphol due to rising fuel prices
KLM will cancel 160 flights to and from Schiphol Airport over the coming month. The airline is reducing its schedule in response to rising kerosene prices.
KLM cancels 160 European flights due to high fuel costs
KLM has cancelled 160 European flights scheduled for the coming month due to rising fuel costs. The airline stated that these routes are no longer profitable because of the high price of kerosene.
KLM cancels 160 European flights due to rising fuel prices
KLM is cancelling 160 European flights to and from Schiphol Airport next month due to rising fuel prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. These cancellations represent less than one percent ...
Psychiatric treatment for man who stabbed random victims in supermarket
A court in Haarlem has sentenced a 44-year-old man from Amsterdam to mandatory psychiatric treatment for stabbing two women at a supermarket in November 2024. The court found that the defendant was co...
Amazon video doorbells now recognize your face – ‘undesirable’, says regulator
Amazon is introducing AI-powered facial recognition technology to its video doorbells, which the company claims will store data securely. However, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has expresse...