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Churches in Velsen collect supplies for Ukraine
Churches in Velsen are organizing a donation drive on Saturday, April 25th, to collect supplies for residents of Ukraine. This initiative aims to provide aid as the conflict in Ukraine enters its four...
Dutch deeply concerned about personal finances as confidence drops sharply due to Middle East war
Consumer confidence in the Netherlands has experienced its second-largest decline since 1986, driven by financial concerns and the conflict in the Middle East. According to data from Statistics Nether...
Threat of homelessness for MooiZooi over: move to Schalkweide appears realistic
The craft material shop MooiZooi will likely remain in Haarlem as a move to Schalkweide has been deemed realistic by local authorities. Alderman Floor Roduner confirmed the city's commitment to findin...
'That ATM must never return.' Local residents react to devastating ATM bombing in Santpoorterstraat
Residents of Santpoorterstraat in Haarlem are calling for the permanent removal of an ATM following a devastating explosion that occurred overnight. Police have already arrested two suspects in the vi...
Staffing firm Randstad remains alert due to geopolitical tensions
Staffing firm Randstad is maintaining close observation of the Middle East due to heightened geopolitical tensions. CEO Sander van ‘t Noordende stated that the company remains alert as global instab...
Ruling granting agency worker permanent contract after years is exceptional
A Dutch court in The Hague has ruled that a Polish temporary worker at Albert Heijn is entitled to a permanent contract after seven years of employment. Experts caution that this decision is exception...
New market in Haarlem: Swan Market arrives at de Dreef
The Swan Market will debut in Haarlem on Sunday, April 26, at the Dreef. Unlike traditional markets, it will feature a curated selection of design, vintage, and handmade items along with various food ...
Consumer confidence falls sharply, second-largest decline since 1986
Consumer confidence in the Netherlands declined sharply in April, falling from -30 to -44. This represents the second-largest drop recorded since statistics were first tracked in 1986.
Municipalities: more funding needed to implement integration law
Amsterdam and dozens of other Dutch municipalities are calling on the national government for additional funding to implement the integration law. The cities state that the number of people requiring ...
GPs sound alarm over vaping: Politicians must help protect the youth
Amsterdam general practitioners and healthcare providers have urged the city council to implement stricter measures to protect young people from vaping addiction. The groups are calling for expanded s...
Turfmarkt coffee bar operator loses court case
The operator of the coffee bar 'The Coffee Spot' on Turfmarkt in Haarlem was denied a catering license by an administrative judge. The court rejected the request because the owner had previously faile...
Velsen applies for provincial exemption for De Elta asylum center, first step towards environmental permit
The municipality of Velsen is applying for a provincial exemption to build an asylum seekers' center, De Elta, on land currently designated as a protected landscape. If approved, this step will enable...
Huge damage after overnight ATM bombing in Haarlem, nearby homes evacuated
An ATM explosion in Haarlem's Santpoorterstraat early Thursday morning caused extensive damage to surrounding buildings and forced the evacuation of three nearby homes. No injuries were reported, but ...
Housing market picks up: more sales, but prices remain high
The Dutch housing market saw an increase in home sales in March, indicating more movement in the sector compared to previous months. While house prices remain high, the rate of increase has begun to s...
Milan Zonneveld (22) returns to Telstar with Sparta: from Tata Steel to Eredivisie striker in one year. ‘They want to beat me too’
Milan Zonneveld will return to face his former club Telstar on Wednesday as a Sparta striker, marking a rapid rise from working at Tata Steel to playing in the Eredivisie within one year. The 22-year-...
'Unique' first edition of Anne Frank's diary surfaces in Gooi thrift store
A rare 1947 first edition of Anne Frank's diary, Het Achterhuis, was discovered by a volunteer at a thrift store in Eemnes. The book, one of only 3,000 initially printed, is in good condition and will...
Smokers no longer welcome on parts of Zandvoort beach, but no official ban in place
The municipality of Zandvoort has established three voluntary smoke-free zones on its beaches for the current season. While signs have been installed to mark these areas, the initiative is a pilot pro...
New flexible housing in Castricum a step closer, but numbers still unclear
The municipality of Castricum is planning to build flexible housing at new sites on Oosterzijweg in Limmen and Boschweg in Akersloot. While the projects are moving forward, the exact number of homes t...
More clarity on Energy Port construction expected in autumn
There will be no clarity regarding the construction of the Energy Port along the North Sea Canal until this autumn. Currently, it remains uncertain when or if work on the project can continue.
Utrecht Mayor: we won't leave it at that
Utrecht Mayor Sharon Dijksma has criticized the announced freeze on new power grid connections, calling it a 'bitter pill.' She expressed her dissatisfaction on social media, stating that the city wou...
Police intervene again at Loosdrecht asylum center protest
The mobile unit of the Dutch police intervened during a protest against an asylum seeker center in Loosdrecht. At least two individuals were arrested for public violence, and further arrests may follo...
Man dies in Hoensbroek stabbing
A man has died following a stabbing incident in Hoensbroek, Limburg. Local police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the fatal event.
Major fire at thrift store in Sevenum
A large fire has broken out in a thrift store on Maasbreeseweg in the center of Sevenum, Limburg. Local safety authorities are monitoring the situation as the blaze continues in the village.
Many questions in Parliament about opening Lelystad Airport in 2027
Members of the Dutch House of Representatives expressed significant concerns regarding the government's plan to open Lelystad Airport by 2027. Left-wing opposition parties criticized the move, arguing...
Sandra rejects Rob at the altar in Married at First Sight: ‘I can’t do it’
In a historic moment for the Dutch edition of 'Married at First Sight,' a bride named Sandra rejected her match at the altar. Upon meeting Rob, Sandra experienced a panic attack and decided not to pro...
Dutch cabinet investigates whether Ye can still be refused entry
The Dutch cabinet is investigating whether American rapper Ye can be denied entry to the Netherlands ahead of his scheduled performance in Arnhem this June. The move follows calls from members of the ...
Dutch government investigates whether American rapper Ye can be denied entry
The Dutch cabinet is investigating whether American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, can be legally denied entry into the country. Minister of Justice and Security David van Weel stated that t...
Minister has extra 700,000 euros for security of Jewish buildings
Minister of Justice and Security David van Weel has announced an additional 700,000 euros for the security of Jewish buildings and institutions in the Netherlands, bringing the 2026 budget to 2 millio...
Power grid in part of Utrecht province at capacity: no new connections from July 1
Starting July 1st, new power grid connections in parts of the Utrecht province will be halted due to network congestion, placing even residential requests on a waiting list. While this connection stop...
D66, VVD and CDA learn two hard lessons from Senate fiasco: this is why
The Dutch political parties D66, VVD, and CDA are facing internal friction after key asylum laws were rejected in the Senate. The incident has highlighted that Geert Wilders' PVV may engage in sabotag...