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Amsterdam downplays 20 million overnight stay limit: just a ‘goal’
Amsterdam's municipality is defending itself in court against a group of residents seeking to enforce a 20-million overnight stay limit on tourism. The city maintains the cap is an administrative goal...
It is not easy living on the streets as a woman. You also get harassed a lot
Motorcyclist killed in accident on A15, road closed
A motorcyclist died in a serious accident on the A15 highway near Europoort on Sunday evening. Following the incident, the road heading toward Rotterdam was temporarily closed to allow for a police in...
Dutch Foreign Ministry tells citizens in Mexico to stay indoors after drug lord's death
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Dutch citizens in Mexico to stay indoors following the death of drug lord El Mencho. The killing of the drug kingpin by Mexican police on Sunday has tr...
Vlaardingen foster parents lose custody of their own child
Foster parents Johnny van den B. and Daisy W. from Vlaardingen have lost parental authority over their biological child and guardianship of another child following a Rotterdam court ruling. The decisi...
Telstar bold in De Kuip, but White Lions still lose to Feyenoord
Telstar lost 2-1 to Feyenoord at De Kuip despite taking an early 1-0 lead. The "White Lions" delivered a strong performance in the final minutes but were unable to find an equalizer.
Telstar has its own ‘Experience’ at the Halfweg outlet, though fans prefer a fan shop: ‘Pity, I would have liked to buy a shirt’
Dutch football club Telstar has opened a 'Telstar Experience' center at Amsterdam The Style Outlets in Halfweg. While the location showcases the club's brand alongside international labels, some visit...
City housing cooperatives join forces in single partnership
Fifteen housing cooperatives in Amsterdam have officially formed the "Platform Wooncoöperaties Amsterdam" to collaborate and share expertise on collective living. This new association aims to support...
Just sworn in as minister and then suddenly you’re standing in your underwear next to two colleagues
The new Dutch cabinet is scheduled to be sworn in on Monday morning during a formal ceremony at the Huis ten Bosch palace. The article provides a behind-the-scenes look at the event, including the inf...
Hundreds join Ukraine solidarity march: 'Attention must not fade away'
Approximately 300 people gathered at Amsterdam's Museumplein for a solidarity march to support Ukraine and advocate for continued international attention and military aid. The demonstration, which mov...
Ten-year-olds Samuel and Meirah raise 3,000 euros for cancer research: 'After our first door-to-door round we had already reached our goal'
Ten-year-olds Samuel and Meirah have raised nearly 3,000 euros for cancer research by going door-to-door since January. Exceeding their initial 300-euro goal, the pair will participate in the five-kil...
Ajax and FC Twente draw in Women's Eredivisie top match
Ajax and FC Twente played to a 0-0 draw in a Women's Eredivisie top-tier match. FC Twente maintains their lead at the top of the standings with 37 points, while Ajax remains in fourth place, trailing ...
Local political parties rent shop premises ahead of municipal elections: 'If the weather is good, we'll put a standing table outside'
In preparation for the municipal elections on March 18, local political parties D66 and CDA have rented vacant storefronts on Breestraat to use as campaign offices. The parties plan to use these centr...
Levy chaos caused by one man with one pen
Businesses trading with the United States are facing significant uncertainty following rapid and frequent changes to U.S. import tariffs over a single weekend. These fluctuations have caused widesprea...
You can't get closer to legend Muddy Waters; Authentic blues theater by Mud Morganfield in HBC
The Haarlem Blues Club recently hosted a performance by Mud Morganfield, the son of blues legend Muddy Waters. The event provided an authentic blues experience that brought the audience as close as po...
War veterans hold up a mirror at Dam Square
War veterans gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam to show support for Ukraine and demonstrate unity against Putin's actions. The event aimed to hold a mirror to Dutch society, reminding citizens that t...
Three-year wait for electricity for brand-new villa in Hillegom, resident loses lawsuit
A resident in Hillegom lost a court case against grid operator Liander over a three-year delay in connecting a new villa to the power grid. The court ruled that prioritizing the resident's connection ...
New P&P trawler to IJmuiden in March, Annie Hillina christening to coincide with company's 75th anniversary
The new trawler KW170 Annie Hillina, belonging to the Dutch fishing company Parlevliet & Van der Plas, will depart from the Tersan Shipyard in Turkey for its home port of IJmuiden in March. The vessel...
Rules for migrant worker housing in Schiphol-Rijk and Beukenhorst-Oost adjusted: Must also be acceptable for local residents
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has updated its policy rules for housing migrant workers in Schiphol-Rijk and Beukenhorst-Oost following 42 community objections. The new guidelines aim to better ev...
Children get crafting at Glitterland pop-up in Grote Houtstraat: 'Today I wore my glitter dress specially'
Children are visiting the Glitterland pop-up shop on Grote Houtstraat to engage in various creative activities such as painting and diamond painting. The temporary store provides a magical-themed spac...
Details decisive in heavy defeat for ADO’20 at Genemuiden
Genemuiden handed ADO’20 a heavy 4-1 defeat at Sportpark De Wetering on Saturday afternoon. After a scoreless first half, the home side dominated the second period to secure a decisive victory over ...
Can your boss forbid you from fasting on workdays? ‘Employers and employees usually work it out’
The Ramadan fasting month has begun for over a million people in the Netherlands, potentially impacting work performance during daylight hours. Employment lawyer Joyce Bender explains that while emplo...
Outgoing Prime Minister Schoof thanks Netherlands for ‘best job’
Outgoing Prime Minister Dick Schoof thanked the Dutch public in a social media video message a day before his departure, calling the premiership the most enjoyable job he has held. He expressed gratit...
The delicate relationship between Jetten and the House of Orange: ‘Not overplaying his hand’
The article explores the delicate political relationship between Rob Jetten and King Willem-Alexander as Jetten navigates a potential role as Prime Minister. It emphasizes that the success of his lead...
A coffee with Mirurgia Breinburg (Party for the Rule of Law): "You're missing that bit of humanity"
Mirurgia Breinburg, leader of the Partij voor de Rechtsstaat, is campaigning for the Amsterdam city council to advocate for greater transparency and a more human approach in government. Drawing from h...
'Significant amount' of dead fish in the Spaarne due to oil in water: 'Important that it doesn't spread further'
A significant number of dead fish and an oil slick over one kilometer long were discovered in the Spaarne river last Friday. The Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland has installed oil booms to contain the s...
Arrests during disruption of US ambassador's speech in Nijmegen
Police arrested nine XR Justice Now activists for disrupting a speech by US Ambassador Joe Popolo during the annual commemoration of the bombardment of Nijmegen. The protesters were detained for distu...
Triple Threat still searching for victory: 'We are not good enough at the moment'
The Triple Threat women's basketball team from Haarlem suffered a 66-88 defeat against the Den Helder Suns, marking their eighth loss in the last nine games. The team continues to struggle with their ...
For their first pool, Schalkwijk residents raised the capital themselves by passing the hat
The Schalkwijk neighborhood in Haarlem is planning a new 40-million-euro swimming pool, which includes a 2-million-euro iconic slide. This significant investment contrasts with the community's history...
Jewish Hélène sees father in old video footage before he was taken away by the Nazis
The documentary 'De kinderen van de Jodenboerderij' tells the story of a farm in Haarlemmermeer where the Boogaard family sheltered approximately 300 Jewish children during World War II. It features s...