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Massive Odido data breach also hits customers who left years ago: 'They'll end up on the dark web'
A significant data breach at Dutch telecom provider Odido has affected current and former customers, including individuals who left the company up to ten years ago. Affected victims expressed anger an...
Three men arrested for attempted supermarket robbery in Bennebroek
Police arrested three men today for their involvement in a failed armed robbery at a supermarket in Bennebroek last October. The suspects, aged 17, 18, and 22, allegedly threatened staff with weapons ...
More Amsterdam children vaccinated in 2025
The number of children and young people aged 4 to 18 in Amsterdam who received vaccinations following an invitation from the GGD increased in 2025. This development marks a continued rise in the vacci...
Armed robbery at supermarket in Bennebroek: three suspects arrested, roles being investigated
Police arrested three suspects following an armed robbery at a supermarket in Bennebroek. The individuals, aged 17, 18, and 22, are from Rotterdam, Katwijk, and Leidschendam, and their specific roles ...
Jetten completes cabinet team after Van Berkel’s departure
Upcoming Prime Minister Rob Jetten has finalized his cabinet team by appointing Utrecht alderman Eelco Eerenberg as the new State Secretary of Finance. Eerenberg replaces Nathalie van Berkel and is th...
CV errors have consequences for Nathalie van Berkel (D66): she also resigns as MP
Nathalie van Berkel of the D66 party has resigned as a Member of Parliament following revelations of inaccuracies on her CV regarding her educational history. The decision comes just one day after she...
Not a garden gnome, but a dune gnome: Family writes book about Pierewied
The Van der Heijden family from Zandvoort has self-published a children's book about "Pierewied," a fictional gnome they invented during their walks through the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen. The boo...
New bike parking rules for Haarlem city center
The city of Haarlem has introduced stricter bicycle parking regulations in its city center to manage congestion in busy areas. Cyclists are now required to park their bikes only in designated racks or...
A coffee with Sabrina Grossman (Amsterdam Alternative Alliance): With a disability, it's extreme sports here
Sabrina Grossman, leader of the Amsterdamse Alternatieve Alliantie (AAA), is campaigning for the Amsterdam municipal elections with a platform focused on "radical unity" and improved city accessibilit...
Helping out at the elections?
Recruitment is underway for volunteers to assist with the upcoming elections on March 18. Organizers are seeking individuals to serve as (deputy) polling station chairpersons and to help with the coun...
Renovation of Akendam auditorium
The Akendam cemetery auditorium will undergo a major renovation from March 2 to mid-September 2026 to improve accessibility and modernize facilities while preserving the building's original design. Du...
Bicycle parking in the city center
The city of Haarlem is implementing stricter bicycle parking regulations in the city center to keep sidewalks clear and accessible for pedestrians. New parking bans will take effect in areas like Grot...
A Family, starring Carice van Houten, portrays the dynamics of a family falling apart
Directors Mees Peijnenburg and Muriel d’Ansembourg presented their respective films, "A Family" and "Truly Naked," at the Berlin Film Festival. Peijnenburg’s drama, starring Carice van Houten, exp...
Police warn of fake officer after attempted scam in Zandvoort
Police in Zandvoort have issued a warning after a man impersonating a police officer attempted to scam a senior resident on Dr. Jac. P. Thijsseweg yesterday evening. The suspect falsely claimed the wo...
Jewelry store targeted in overnight burglary in Deventer, two 18-year-olds from Amsterdam arrested
Two 18-year-old men from Amsterdam were arrested following a burglary at a Lucardi jewelry store in Deventer early Tuesday morning. The suspects caused significant damage to the shop on Lange Bisschop...
Information sessions on living with brain injury in Haarlem, Amsterdam, Krommenie and Obdam
The organization Hersenz is hosting a series of information sessions focused on coping with brain injuries and their long-term consequences. These meetings are scheduled to take place in several Dutch...
Tax bills are on the way
Tax assessments are being issued once again, with updated information regarding changes for the current year. The provided details explain what has changed and outline the various methods available fo...
Not Laren, but this municipality is now the most expensive in the Netherlands
Blaricum has replaced Laren as the most expensive municipality for homebuyers in the Netherlands, with average house prices exceeding €1.1 million. According to data from the CBS and Kadaster, Bloem...
Hundreds of Odido customers switch after massive data breach: ‘What happened there is no small matter’
Hundreds of Odido internet customers have switched to competitors following a major data leak at the telecommunications company. According to the comparison platform Internetten.nl, the number of cust...
Elite athlete and pregnant: how does that work? ‘View childbirth as an injury’
Gynecologist Floor Sijbrandij explains that pregnant women are now encouraged to stay active rather than resting, as was previously advised. She provides guidance on how to safely maintain a fitness r...
She must keep Jetten out of trouble: she is modest and unimpressed by politicians
Dorien Blommers is set to become a highly influential figure in the upcoming Dutch cabinet as the political assistant to Prime Minister Rob Jetten. In her role, she will act as a gatekeeper for access...
D66 member Nathalie van Berkel not to become state secretary due to CV inaccuracies
D66 Member of Parliament Nathalie van Berkel has withdrawn as the nominee for State Secretary of Finance due to inaccuracies regarding her educational background. She stepped down after it was reveale...
800 temporary student housing units in Zuidas extended by one year
800 temporary student housing units on Antonio Vivaldistraat in Amsterdam's Zuidas district will remain available for an additional academic year. This extension ensures that the accommodations stay a...
David Hielkema: Disappointed D66 voters seem to be returning to GroenLinks and PvdA
Recent polling by Het Parool and AT5 shows a tight three-way race between Amsterdam's current coalition parties ahead of the March 18 municipal elections. D66 is no longer projected to be the largest ...
'Shaved heads, beatings, and a bullet to the head': politicians face massive threats again in 2025
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has identified 365 individuals for criminal prosecution following a significant surge in threats against politicians in 2025. Today, four suspects appeared in cour...
Far fewer babies in ICU with RSV thanks to vaccination
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) reported on Monday that far fewer babies were admitted to intensive care with the RS virus this autumn and winter. This signif...
Sick again? This works best for coughs and sniffles
An official flu epidemic has been declared, leading to widespread symptoms such as persistent coughing, nasal congestion, and fatigue. General practitioner and professor Dirk Devroey provides guidance...
Climate activist Trees frustrated by delay in trial against PVV member who hit her
The trial of PVV politician Ronald van Tiggelen for hitting climate activist Trees Lammers with his car during a March 2023 protest in Haarlem has been postponed. The court moved the case to a three-j...
A coffee with Daniël van Duijn (LEF): We want a rave island near Pampus
Daniël van Duijn, leader of the LEF party, is campaigning for the Amsterdam municipal elections with a platform focused on youth interests and unconventional urban projects. His key proposals include...
Honoring Haarlem's top athletes
On February 16, 2026, the city of Haarlem honored its top athletes at a sports gala where rower Roos de Jong and karateka Sebastiaan van Teeffelen were named sportswoman and sportsman of the year. The...