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'Too few tough guys in the squad': why Ajax is not a serious contender for second place
Ajax is no longer considered a serious contender for second place in the league following a disappointing performance against Feyenoord. Analysts attribute the team's struggles to a lack of leadership...
Suspect in assault on officer at The Hague asylum protest still in custody
One suspect remains in custody following the arrest of eight people during a protest against asylum seeker housing at the former Haga Hospital in The Hague on Saturday. The individual is suspected of ...
Fresh from the tap: tap your own tahini, detergent and tea in Amsterdam
Several specialty shops in Amsterdam are offering a wide range of products 'on tap,' including olive oil, fresh tahini, organic grains, and cleaning detergents. These stores encourage customers to bri...
Woman (81) killed in A59 crash after driving the wrong way
An 81-year-old woman from Oosterhout died in a car accident on the A59 highway near Waalwijk during the night between Saturday and Sunday. Police investigations revealed that the fatal collision occur...
Beverwijk had the lowest voter turnout in the province in 2022. Will residents find the polls next month?
Beverwijk recorded the lowest voter turnout in North Holland during the 2022 municipal elections, with only 43.9% of eligible residents casting a ballot. Ahead of next month's elections, local reports...
This is Amsterdam's most expensive apartment: 670 square meters and seven balconies
A 670-square-meter apartment in Amsterdam has been listed for 18.5 million euros, making it the most expensive property currently available on the Dutch real estate site Funda. Located near Vondelpark...
The Greenhouse | I was shocked again by the slow-motion tsunami heading our way
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan highlights the urgent need to discuss rising sea levels in his weekly column, "De broeikas." He describes the phenomenon as a "slow-motion tsunami" that will eventually i...
A59 motorway near Waalwijk reopened after accident
The A59 highway near Waalwijk reopened on Sunday morning around 7:30 AM following a traffic accident that occurred earlier in the night. The closure, which also affected several on-ramps in the direct...
Driver taken to police station after collision on N208 near Santpoort-Noord
Two drivers collided on the N208 near Santpoort-Noord during the night between Saturday and Sunday. Paramedics examined those involved at the scene, and one driver was subsequently taken to the police...
Significant damage after collision in Haarlem, police investigating
Two vehicles collided on the Buitenrustbrug in Haarlem on Saturday evening, resulting in significant damage. One person was examined by paramedics at the scene, and police are currently investigating ...
Warm spring weather on the way with sunshine and dry spells
Next week will bring a preview of spring weather, with temperatures expected to reach around 18 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. According to the weather service Weeronline, this trend of higher-than-usu...
Day and night, 365 days a year, work continues in Hoofddorp on a complex treatment for blood cancer: ‘I compare it to team sports, it can be very tough’
At Kite's facility in Hoofddorp, employees work 24/7 throughout the year to modify immune cells for patients with specific types of blood cancer, enabling the cells to fight tumors. This large-scale, ...
Anton de Kom born exactly 128 years ago: "He was a razor-sharp writer and organizer"
The Black Archives held a memorial in Amsterdam to honor the 128th birthday of Anton de Kom, a Surinamese writer and resistance fighter who campaigned against colonialism and racism. Participants high...
Things are moving fast for striker Jelani Seedorf (21): After his quick transfer to Telstar, he aims to score in the Eredivisie, ideally this Sunday at De Kuip
Following a rapid career progression from amateur football to a winter transfer to Telstar, 21-year-old striker Jelani Seedorf aims to score against Feyenoord at De Kuip this Sunday. Having previously...
Zaandam native Justin de Haas joins Spanish top club Valencia: 'Every footballer wants to play in that stadium with those steep stands'
Dutch defender Justin de Haas has signed a contract with the Spanish club Valencia after a successful period with the Portuguese side Famalicão. The 26-year-old Zaandam native secured the move to the...
No 'fireworks' at Ben's New Year's Eve package
Ben Vonk is seeking compensation after a New Year's Eve holiday package he booked failed to meet expectations. He reports that the service provider has been unresponsive to his complaints, leaving him...
Not a drop of sugar comes from the tap
Columnist Wouter Klootwijk discusses tap water and the sugar tax in his latest weekly column about food. The piece highlights that tap water is naturally sugar-free, providing context to the ongoing d...
Cécile works in the male-dominated world of the fish market. ‘In the beginning, I sometimes had comments thrown at me’
Twenty-three-year-old Cécile de Rooij, a former supermarket cashier, now works as a fish sorter and forklift driver in the IJmuiden fish hall. She is currently the only woman working in this male-dom...
Odido customers must monitor bank accounts after data breach
Odido customers are advised to monitor their bank accounts for unauthorized transactions following a significant data leak revealed last week. The stolen information could be misused for fraudulent wi...
Police fire warning shot during chase in Groningen
Police fired a warning shot during a foot chase in Groningen early Sunday morning after responding to reports of a shooting in the Hagedisstraat. Officers arrived at the scene around 2:30 AM following...
Lech and Zürs ski resorts in Austria cut off by avalanche
The popular Austrian ski resorts of Lech and Zürs are currently unreachable after an avalanche buried access roads on the Arlberg Pass on Saturday afternoon. The pass has been closed since 5:00 PM an...
Ajax and NEC draw after tense finish, Feyenoord can profit
Ajax and NEC played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday evening in a match between the league's third and fourth-placed teams at the Johan Cruijff Arena. The result leaves both clubs sharing points, potentially...
Pieter Mulders off to a winning start as Koninklijke HFC secures important victory. ‘I saw passion and fight in everyone’
In his debut match as head coach, Pieter Mulders led Koninklijke HFC to a significant victory over third-placed HHC Hardenberg. The Haarlem-based team secured all three points after a hard-fought 95-m...
The clock is already ticking for Jaimi van Essen: youngest minister gets toughest task
Jaimi van Essen, the youngest minister in the new Dutch cabinet, has been tasked with resolving the country’s complex and stalled nitrogen crisis. He aims to adopt a more conciliatory approach towar...
Roosmarijn: ‘I knew I couldn't live a happy life if I didn't have that second child’
Roosmarijn Koster, 43, shared her personal struggle to conceive a second child through IVF treatment after facing difficulties with natural conception. In an interview with Mezza magazine, she reflect...
'Then I just have free money,' says Robert (25), who lets AI bet on football matches for him
Robert, a 25-year-old, is utilizing artificial intelligence to automate sports betting on football matches, describing the resulting profits as "free money." While visitors at a local market acknowled...
Bente Kerkhoff paves the way for Marijke Groenewoud's gold, easing the pain of missed 5,000m: 'Very happy she finished the job'
Marijke Groenewoud won the gold medal in the team pursuit after teammate Bente Kerkhoff executed a strategic lead to facilitate the victory. This win marked the tenth gold medal for the Netherlands at...
'I'm not moody, I'm feisty': Hormones have their own square at the Household Fair
The 79th Huishoudbeurs at the RAI in Amsterdam showcases future household innovations, such as laundry-folding robots, alongside current trends like vegan products and collagen-based skincare. A key h...
US import tariffs hit Dutch exports, but economy remains resilient
The US Supreme Court has ruled that import tariffs previously imposed by President Trump are unlawful, providing relief for international exporters and American consumers. Although these tariffs had i...
Amsterdam band Honey I'm Home breaks through: We are obsessed with music
Amsterdam-based shoegaze band Honey I'm Home is experiencing a rapid rise to success, following their debut single and being named the best act at the Noorderslag music festival. The group is performi...