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Prison sentence for calling for citizen border controls
A police judge in Assen sentenced 54-year-old activist Jan H. to six weeks in prison for inciting citizens to perform illegal border controls. The court ruled that the defendant's actions were unlawfu...
Prosecutors seek prison sentence for calling for citizen border controls
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 45-day prison sentence against a 54-year-old activist for inciting citizens to perform their own border controls via Facebook. Prosecutors also requ...
Boil water advisory lifted for part of Kastelenstraat in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert
YONEX Dutch Junior International starts Wednesday: top youth in action, free entry
The 45th edition of the YONEX Dutch Junior International badminton tournament begins this Wednesday at the DEGIRO-hal in Haarlem. Over 300 young athletes from more than 30 countries will compete in th...
Schoof hands over chairmanship of the Council of Ministers to Jetten
Former Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has symbolically handed over the chairmanship of the Council of Ministers to his successor, Rob Jetten. The transition occurred at the ministry following the of...
Dumping a thick layer of sand on permaculture garden near Korte Verspronckweg? 'Absurd plan. That means the end'
The board of Permacultuurcentrum Haarlem is protesting a proposal to dump a thick layer of sand on their garden located near Korte Verspronckweg. Board members have described the plan as absurd, stati...
One-way traffic in Van Speijkstraat Zandvoort during summer rush
Van Speijkstraat in Zandvoort will implement temporary one-way traffic from June 20 to August 30 to manage summer crowds. During this period, vehicles will only be permitted to travel from Stationsple...
Petrol and diesel most expensive since autumn 2023 due to global unrest
Fuel prices for petrol and diesel have reached their highest levels since autumn 2023. The price hike is driven by a combination of domestic excise duty increases and instability in the global market.
Man shot near car in Zaandam, three suspects flee in black car
A man was threatened and shot at on Bristolroodstraat in Zaandam on Thursday afternoon, though no injuries were reported. Three suspects fled the scene in a black vehicle and remain at large. Local po...
Canadian rock band Rush to perform at Ziggo Dome in early 2027
The Canadian rock band Rush is scheduled to perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on February 23, 2027. Ticket sales for the concert in the Netherlands will begin this Friday.
Amsterdam man (39) arrested after threat with possible firearm in Velsen-Noord
A 39-year-old man from Amsterdam was arrested following a threat involving a possible firearm in Velsen-Noord. Police are currently investigating the incident and have called for witnesses to come for...
Glimmer of hope for dilapidated clock tower: ‘Maybe it can become a psychiatry memorial’
Heritage enthusiasts Frank Verveld and Bert Oosterop met with Alderman Thessa van der Windt to discuss the preservation of the dilapidated Meerenberg II clock tower in Bloemendaal. There is renewed ho...
International Criminal Court investigates evidence for Duterte prosecution
The International Criminal Court in The Hague has begun hearings to determine if there is sufficient evidence to prosecute former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte is not attending the pro...
Ronald de Boer joins new SBS6 survival show with daughters
Former footballer Ronald de Boer and his family will participate in the new SBS6 survival series Survive Your Family. The program features four celebrity families who must navigate the Colombian wilde...
Von der Leyen congratulates Jetten on premiership
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Rob Jetten on his appointment as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands. She expressed her commitment to collaborating on economic and s...
Rocco de Vos transfers from Schoten to Overbos
Trainer Rocco de Vos is set to leave VV Schoten to join SV Overbos starting next season. De Vos, who is from Haarlem, aims to lead his new club in the fourth division.
Haarlem municipality puzzled: Professor Eijkmanlaan is safer, but residents don't feel that way
A study by the municipality of Haarlem found that traffic safety on the redesigned Professor Eijkmanlaan has improved with lower speeds and reduced volume. Despite these findings, local residents rema...
Once a ratings powerhouse and savior, she can now barely keep her eyes open from exhaustion
Columnist Angela de Jong reflects on the visible exhaustion of Caroline van der Plas, the leader of the Dutch BBB party. The commentary notes that while Van der Plas was once a highly popular figure, ...
Live Q&A: Ask your questions about the new cabinet's plans on Tuesday
The new Dutch cabinet has announced significant policy changes affecting healthcare, social security benefits, and a new defense contribution. A live Q&A session will be held this Tuesday to answer qu...
Figures on violence against enforcement officers were incorrect, baton trial had flawed basis
The Amsterdam municipality has admitted that data regarding violence against city wardens was significantly overestimated due to a reporting error that misclassified non-applicable incidents as physic...
Twelve ministers opt for oath and twelve for affirmation at Jetten cabinet swearing-in; protest at official photo op
Twelve members of the new Jetten cabinet chose to take a religious oath, while the other twelve opted for a secular promise during their official swearing-in ceremony. The ceremony took place in the p...
Steven Jonker (D66) calls for attention to middle-income Haarlem residents: ‘But we don’t want a lurch to the right’
Steven Jonker, the D66 lead candidate for Haarlem, is campaigning for the upcoming local elections with a focus on supporting middle-income residents. He aims to improve city governance while maintain...
Roadworks in Haarlem: what to keep in mind this week (February 23 – March 1)
Roadworks in Haarlem will result in partial street closures from February 23 to March 1, affecting areas such as Van Marumstraat and the Langebrug. Drivers should expect disruptions in the city center...
XR protest at Huis ten Bosch gates during cabinet swearing-in
On Monday, dozens of Extinction Rebellion climate activists protested outside Huis ten Bosch palace in The Hague during the swearing-in of the new Dutch cabinet. The demonstrators sat at the palace ga...
Penalty payments for overcrowded Ter Apel rise to over 4 million euros
The registration center in Ter Apel exceeded its capacity limit again over the weekend, housing more asylum seekers than permitted. As a result, the total fine incurred by the Dutch reception organiza...
Exhibition on IJmuiden’s anniversary and canal has high nostalgia factor
The IJmuiden Sea and Harbor Museum is hosting an exhibition featuring a massive 9-by-6.5-meter aerial photograph of modern-day IJmuiden and the North Sea Canal. The exhibit celebrates the anniversary ...
All ministers and state secretaries of the Jetten cabinet sworn in
All members of the new cabinet led by Prime Minister Rob Jetten, consisting of eighteen ministers and ten state secretaries, have been officially sworn in by King Willem-Alexander. While returning min...
King and Jetten sign resignation of Schoof cabinet
King Willem-Alexander signed royal decrees on Monday to officially grant dismissal to the members of the Schoof cabinet. Prime Minister Rob Jetten also signed the documents to confirm ministerial resp...
Viewing figures public again from April 6, including online viewing
Starting April 6, the National Media Research Foundation (NMO) will resume making viewing figures public, while also incorporating online viewing data for the first time. This updated methodology will...
To those claiming this shouldn't happen: dream on. This was world-class sport at its best
The Dutch Olympic team experienced a significant surge in morale following successful performances on the third day of the games. This shift to celebration follows a disappointing start during the fir...