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Come on, chickens! by Hilde Peters named Picture Book of the Year 2027
Hilde Peters' picture book 'Kom maar, kipjes!' has been selected as the Picture Book of the Year for 2027. The book succeeds 'Kleine Aap' and will be the featured title during the National Reading Day...
Rijkswaterstaat urges drivers not to take shortcuts during A2 roadworks
Rijkswaterstaat is urging drivers to follow official detour routes and avoid using navigation apps for shortcuts during upcoming maintenance on the A2 highway. Previous closures between the Everdingen...
Man with assistance dog ends up in ditch in Haarlem
A man with a service dog fell into a ditch in Haarlem on Thursday morning. He sustained injuries during the incident and was subsequently transported to the hospital.
Scammers exploit parcel delivery service DPD
Scammers are increasingly using the name of parcel delivery service DPD to steal money through fraudulent emails and text messages. These phishing messages falsely claim a package is ready for deliver...
Dozens of designer drug websites taken offline over safety concerns
The Dutch health and food safety authorities (IGJ and NVWA) have taken dozens of websites selling designer drugs offline. Officials warned that using these substances can be life-threatening and pose ...
Dawn Brothers: ten years of organic rock
The Rotterdam-based band Dawn Brothers is celebrating their tenth anniversary with the release of a new live album titled 'Under the cover of the midnight hour'. The record marks a significant milesto...
Low incomes hardest hit by expensive oil
Rising oil prices due to conflict in the Middle East are increasing inflation and reducing purchasing power, particularly for low-income households with cars. The Netherlands Bureau for Economic Polic...
Coalition wants to compensate companies for electricity costs
Dutch coalition parties D66, CDA, and VVD have proposed moving forward funds originally allocated for 2028 to help companies manage current electricity costs. This initiative was announced during a pa...
Parents support phone bans but fail at their own screen time: ‘They lack self-reflection’
While many parents support smartphone bans for children, they often struggle to manage their own excessive screen time and digital distractions. The article highlights how parents frequently prioritiz...
Iran war hits our wallets: purchasing power growth could completely evaporate
A scenario study by the CPB indicates that the conflict involving Iran could lead to higher energy prices and inflation for Dutch households. This rise in costs might completely offset the expected gr...
Lawyers: Suspect Z. was not in Drents Museum during robbery
Lawyers for alleged art thief Bernhard Z. argued on Thursday that the evidence against him is less overwhelming than the prosecution claims. They asserted that the 35-year-old suspect was not present ...
State Secretary wants fire safety inspections for stables
State Secretary Silvio Erkens has announced plans to introduce mandatory fire safety and electrical inspections for agricultural stables as soon as possible. These measures aim to reduce the risk of s...
Federation: Patients wait too long for information on healthcare data breaches
Patiëntenfederatie Nederland has expressed concern that patients remain uninformed about whether their personal data was stolen during a recent breach at software provider ChipSoft. More than a week ...
Military camp, vintage cars and wartime food at Fort Veldhuis; main attraction is a working aircraft engine
Fort Veldhuis will host a military and vintage vehicle event on Sunday, May 3, featuring a military camp, old tractors, and classic cars. Visitors can sample wartime food and witness the main attracti...
House prices now falling significantly, by up to 6 percent: check your neighborhood here
House prices in the Netherlands fell by up to 6 percent during the first quarter of the year. Real estate agents attribute this decline to rising mortgage interest rates and global uncertainty caused ...
Diesel price at the pump drops by nearly 6 cents
Diesel prices in the Netherlands fell by nearly 6 cents on Thursday, with the national recommended price dropping to 2.589 euros per liter. This decrease follows a record high of 2.819 euros per liter...
Princess Amalia brunches with Mayor Femke Halsema
Princess Amalia traveled to Amsterdam for a meeting with Mayor Femke Halsema at the mayor's invitation. The visit began with a brunch before the princess continued her busy schedule in the city.
Philippe Remarque named new deputy editor-in-chief of AD
Philippe Remarque has been appointed as the new deputy editor-in-chief of the Dutch newspaper AD. Remarque, who previously served as the editor-in-chief of de Volkskrant for nine years, most recently ...
Dutch DPA to audit data security at IT suppliers
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) is launching preventive audits of ICT suppliers in the Netherlands to evaluate their digital security measures. This initiative aims to help companies identify...
Marco Borsato back on television. ‘He’s playing the pity card. He needs to change his approach’
Reputation experts discuss the potential return of singer Marco Borsato to the entertainment industry following his legal battles. They suggest that while a comeback is possible, he needs to change hi...
Victim of fatal Hoofddorp stabbing is a woman, man (34) arrested
A woman was killed in a stabbing incident at a home in Hoofddorp on Wednesday night, and a 34-year-old man was subsequently arrested in the vicinity. Police are currently conducting a forensic investi...
New suspects arrested for fatal Amsterdam shooting
Amsterdam police have arrested two additional suspects, aged 25 and 36, in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred last month at Koningin Wilhelminaplein. These arrests follow the previous dete...
Fast-charging company Fastned profits from high fuel prices and records significant profit
Fast charging company Fastned reported a profit increase to 32 million euros in recent months. The company attributes this growth to rising gasoline and diesel prices, which are encouraging more drive...
Parliament seeks clarification on data vault containing benefits scandal documents
The Dutch House of Representatives has called for clarification regarding a data vault containing millions of documents related to the childcare benefit scandal that remained hidden for years. Politic...
Underground music makers connect: Unfiltered and straight from the heart
The 'Nieuwe Nederlandse Naïviteit' is a vibrant new underground music scene in the Netherlands characterized by artists who create unfiltered and heartfelt music. The movement has already released tw...
Council of State: give more consideration to future generations
The Dutch Council of State has advised the cabinet to prioritize the interests of future generations when drafting legislation, particularly concerning long-term issues like climate change, housing, a...
Council of State extends priority for housing construction cases
The Dutch Council of State announced it will continue prioritizing housing construction cases until at least the summer of 2027 to address the country's housing shortage. Since the policy began in 202...
Bloemendaal resident builds aquatic drones for war in Ukraine: 'Such an unmanned boat has already saved the life of a Ukrainian soldier'
Martijn Otten, an entrepreneur based in the Netherlands, is manufacturing remote-controlled aqua drones to assist the Ukrainian military along the Dnepr river frontline. These unmanned boats are used ...
Man dies after falling into water in Bos en Lommer
A man died on Wednesday night after falling into the Erasmusgracht in Amsterdam's Bos en Lommer neighborhood. Emergency services pulled the individual from the water shortly before 11:00 PM, but he wa...
18-year-old arrested for assaulting PowNed journalist in Utrecht
An 18-year-old man from Utrecht has been arrested for assaulting a PowNed journalist in the city's Overvecht district on March 11. The police confirmed the suspect's apprehension following the physica...