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Ajax reports first-half profit thanks to transfers
Ajax recorded a net profit of 16.4 million euros during the first half of the 2025-2026 season, primarily driven by revenue from outgoing player transfers. This financial result represents a significa...
Lawyer requests release of young suspect in Begijnenstraat explosion case
Lawyer Stephanie Schilder requested the provisional release of a 19-year-old suspect during a court hearing in Alkmaar on Monday. The suspect is accused of involvement in an explosion at a teeth-white...
Cruz had to get used to playing on a half-pitch: ‘The ref said I had to be more aggressive’
Nine-year-old Cruz recently played a practice match with his team, VSV Boys under 10-1, and discussed adjusting to playing on a half-sized football pitch. During the game, the referee encouraged the y...
'Socially responsible' clothing often a marketing ploy
Several major clothing brands, including WE Fashion, Nike, and Puma, have been accused of misleading consumers with false claims about ethical and socially responsible production. Reports indicate tha...
N520 near Schiphol closed all night due to accident
The N520 road near Schiphol was closed for approximately ten hours following a car accident on Thursday evening where a vehicle struck a tree. The road between Nieuw-Vennep and Badhoevedorp remained s...
Arrest after stabbing at Sloterdijk asylum center
A man was hospitalized following a stabbing at an asylum shelter on Kabelweg in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied early this morning. Police arrested a suspect at the scene shortly after emergency ser...
Olha, Julia and Oleksandr from Ukraine have been in the Netherlands for almost four years: ‘We are staying here. We have no place to go back to’
Olha, Julia, and Oleksandr are among tens of thousands of Ukrainians who sought refuge in the Netherlands following the Russian invasion nearly four years ago. They share their stories of building new...
Paid parking coming to Gein: residents must apply for parking permits
Paid parking will be introduced in the Gein neighborhood of Amsterdam-Zuidoost in approximately six weeks, ending its status as one of the city's last free parking areas. Residents and business owners...
Hackers extort Odido after data leak: one million euro ransom
The hacking group Shinyhunters is demanding more than one million euros in ransom from Dutch telecom provider Odido following a data breach. The group has threatened to publish the stolen data if the ...
Lubach outshines Catshuis speed dates with rapped introduction of new cabinet
U-turn for Haarlem Paid Parking: group to stay active despite empty coffers
The parking advocacy group Haarlem Betaald Parkeren (HBP) will continue to exist despite initial reports suggesting it might disband due to financial difficulties. Initiator Edwin Vermaire clarified t...
Free security package for Odido customers after data breach
Odido is offering its customers a free two-year security package following a significant data leak that occurred nearly two weeks ago. While it remains uncertain if affected customers will receive mon...
Car completely burnt out in Hoofddorp, police investigating
A car was completely destroyed by fire on Monday night at Steenenbaak in Hoofddorp. Police are currently investigating the incident and have not ruled out arson as a possible cause.
Velserbroek, women and young residents underrepresented on municipal election candidate lists
An analysis of candidate lists for the upcoming municipal elections in Velsen reveals that women, young residents, and individuals from Velserbroek are poorly represented. The findings indicate a lack...
Attention Twilight fans: five-film marathon coming to Haarlem
Kinepolis Haarlem will host a marathon featuring all five films from the Twilight saga on Saturday, March 7th. Fans can watch the entire series back-to-back on the big screen during this special event...
Fire in bike shop Kinkerstraat
A fire broke out in a bicycle shop on Kinkerstraat in Amsterdam late last night. Emergency services responded around 12:50 AM, leading to a temporary closure of the street while the fire was extinguis...
Driver arrested after crashing into lamppost in Heemskerk
On Monday evening, a driver was arrested after crashing into a lamppost on Mozartstraat in Heemskerk. One passenger sustained injuries in the collision and was transported to the hospital for treatmen...
Homeowners Association reopens reporting point: real estate agents sometimes manipulative
Vereniging Eigen Huis (VEH) has reopened its reporting point for potential abuses and manipulative practices by real estate agents during the home-bidding process. The initiative aims to address misco...
CBS: 5,000 fewer vacancies in education
According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), job vacancies in primary and secondary education dropped by 5,000 in the 2024/25 school year compared to the previous year. Conversely, demand for staff incr...
Priest Oleksandr Khylevych offers Ukrainians a piece of their own land and culture: ‘I haven’t made much progress with Dutch yet’
Ukrainian priest Oleksandr Khylevych offers spiritual support and a sense of cultural identity to fellow refugees in the Netherlands through weekly Eastern Orthodox services. Having fled his homeland ...
The new city artist doesn't draw, but uses an ancient technique
Mirre Yayla Séur has been named Amsterdam's new city artist, opting to use the traditional craft of glass painting instead of conventional drawing on paper. Her work will focus on capturing the city'...
Three-quarters of companies have poor or very poor climate plans: ambition difficult to distinguish from greenwashing
The 2026 Climate Crisis Index reports that three-quarters of large Dutch companies and financial institutions have poor or very poor climate plans. Currently, no Dutch company meets the Paris climate ...
Refugee Olha Arkusha builds future in Wormer: ‘Wherever I end up, I will find my way’
Olha Arkusha, a Ukrainian refugee living in Wormer, is establishing a business providing software courses to other Ukrainians. Despite current financial challenges, she remains optimistic about her co...
Man (25) flees 'toxic' relationship on scooter, gets 60 hours community service for driving without license
A 25-year-old man was sentenced to sixty hours of community service for driving a scooter without a valid license. He told the court he committed the violation in an attempt to escape a toxic relation...
Falling and getting back up alone
On a Sunday evening, a cyclist struggling against strong headwinds arrived at their home when their cap suddenly blew off. The narrator describes how everything happened very quickly just as they were...
Struggling Kenter Youth Care seems to stabilize after €3.2 million municipal injection
Kenter Jeugdhulp, a specialized youth care provider in the Zuid-Kennemerland and IJmond regions, is showing signs of financial stability after receiving a 3.2 million euro emergency injection from loc...
Simple single-pool facility off the table for now: What can Castricum residents expect?
A proposal for a simple swimming pool with only one bath in Castricum has been rejected due to a lack of majority support. The future of the project remains uncertain as officials reconsider what type...
'They fly over it at night.' 30 km/h or an extra speed bump? Speed on Graaf Florislaan remains a sticking point
Officials and residents are considering a 30 km/h speed limit or additional speed bumps to address speeding issues on the Graaf Florislaan in Beverwijk. A local investigation highlighted the heavy tra...
Ukrainian Olga has been delivering aid to her homeland for 26 years: ‘80 percent is destroyed’
Olga Dekker has been coordinating the collection and transport of aid from the Netherlands to Ukraine for 26 years. Her current efforts focus on providing essential medical supplies to hospitals opera...
Netherlands again considers social media ban for youth
The Dutch government is reconsidering a potential ban on social media for children under the age of 15. Although the proposal was previously dismissed, shifting attitudes have placed the possibility b...