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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...
S10 shares tribute to twin brother: 'I've been given a life sentence'
Dutch singer S10 shared a tribute on Instagram to her late twin brother, Emiel, reflecting on the lifelong impact of his death. She expressed frustration that suspects in the case are currently free w...
S10 opens up about twin brother's fatal fall: 'I have a life sentence'
Dutch singer S10 has expressed her grief and frustration over the legal case following the death of her twin brother, Emiel, who died after falling from a fourth-floor window in Amsterdam to escape be...
17-year-old from Hoofddorp arrested for armed robbery in Rotterdam
A 17-year-old from Hoofddorp has been arrested following an armed robbery at a jewelry store in Rotterdam's Keizerswaard shopping center. Three suspects stole jewelry at gunpoint and fled the scene, p...
How a D66 senator almost saved the asylum laws – if he had been allowed to finish speaking
D66 reportedly planned to support asylum laws that were opposed by the PVV, a move that could have potentially saved the legislation despite current denials from the party. The situation was influence...
Suspects in fatal Hoorn violence held for 30 more days
Three suspects, including two minors and an 18-year-old, will remain in custody for an additional thirty days following a fatal brawl in Hoorn. The Noord-Holland District Court confirmed the extension...
Mores support center: inappropriate behavior still a structural problem in media sector
Support point Mores concludes in its first monitor report that undesirable behavior remains a structural problem within the cultural, creative, and media sectors. While a foundation for improvement ha...
Domino's considers bodycams for delivery drivers after dozens of 'pizza robbery' reports
Domino's is considering equipping its delivery drivers in Amsterdam with bodycams following a significant increase in 'pizza robberies' in the city's Zuidoost district. Police have arrested six minors...
At De Pastafabriek they know: don't scoop sauce onto the pasta, let them ‘marry’ in the pan instead
De Pastafabriek, located in a former shipping maintenance building, emphasizes authentic Italian cooking techniques such as mixing pasta and sauce together in the pan. The establishment highlights the...
Spoonbills back in the Molenbos. Nests high in the trees
Spoonbills have returned to their nesting grounds in the Molenbos area of Heemskerk. The white-feathered birds have once again chosen to build their nests high in the trees at this specific location.
Housing construction stalls due to full power grid, Utrecht faces connection freeze
The Dutch Association of Real Estate Agents (NVM) warns that housing construction may slow down due to upcoming changes in power grid connection priorities. A potential connection stop in Utrecht curr...
Zandvoort awaits Dolfirama demolition appeal with confidence
The municipality of Zandvoort has postponed the forced demolition of the long-vacant Dolfirama building following an appeal by its owner. The legal challenge seeks to overturn a court ruling that had ...
Labor Inspectorate finds nine illegal workers in BBQ restaurant raid
The Dutch Labor Inspection discovered nine illegal workers during a raid at a barbecue restaurant in Amsterdam-West last Thursday. More than half of the fourteen staff members lacked valid work permit...
Art theft suspect asks court to approve plea deal
A 37-year-old suspect involved in the theft of Romanian art treasures from the Drents Museum has asked a court in Assen to approve procedural agreements made with the Public Prosecution Service. The r...
Van den Brink does ‘everything necessary’ for asylum law support
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink is actively seeking support in the Dutch Senate for two strict asylum laws following uncertainty caused by the PVV's opposition to a specific amendment. The minister...
Stolen helmet back on display in Romanian museum next week
Romanian art treasures stolen from the Drents Museum in early 2025 are returning to public display in Bucharest. The golden helmet of Cotofenesti and two Dacian bracelets will be presented at the Nati...
Cabinet: no more animal transport on sweltering days, only allowed up to 30 degrees
The Dutch cabinet has announced a ban on the transport of livestock, including pigs, chickens, and cows, when temperatures exceed 30 degrees Celsius. State Secretary Silvio Erkens stated the measure i...
Marian Mudder saw cheating as a way to survive in 'explosive' relationship
Actress and therapist Marian Mudder revealed in an interview with LINDA. that she previously cheated as a coping mechanism during a toxic and explosive relationship. Reflecting on her past, she stated...
Residents in Schalkwijk make their neighborhood greener
Residents in the Schalkwijk district of Haarlem are collaborating with the local municipality to transform neglected grass areas into vibrant green spaces filled with native plants. Funded by the Regi...
Amsterdam house prices fall faster than national average, but overbidding remains the norm
House prices in Amsterdam fell by 5.8% in the first quarter of 2026, a sharper decline than the 2.7% drop seen nationally across the Netherlands. This trend is driven by an increase in supply as inves...
Jutta Leerdam makes Forbes 30 Under 30 list: 'So unreal'
Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam has been included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list within the Sports & Games category. The prestigious list by the American business magazine recognizes her as one of th...
Nature permit still required for Rotterdam and Eindhoven airports
A Dutch court has ruled that Rotterdam and Eindhoven airports must obtain nature permits, overturning a previous government decision that deemed them unnecessary. The ruling follows legal challenges f...
How a prophetic photo became street art thanks to Kamp Seedorf
Artist collective Kamp Seedorf has transformed an iconic 1980s photograph of Frank Rijkaard and Patrick Kluivert into street art. The original image was captured by photographer Pim Ras and highlights...