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Where stolen art treasures from the Drents Museum in Assen were hidden will always remain a mystery
The hiding place of stolen masterpieces returned to the Drents Museum will remain a mystery as the Dutch Public Prosecution Service claims not to know where they were stored. Authorities have indicate...
Suspect arrested for setting man on fire in Utrecht
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with an incident where a man in an electric wheelchair was set on fire at a shopping center in Utrecht on Wednesday afternoon. The victim sustained serious...
Amsterdam drug user bus to leave OLVG: We're gone by June 30
The mobile drug consumption bus near the OLVG hospital in Amsterdam East is scheduled for removal on June 30 after operating for exactly one year. While the facility helped reduce drug-related issues ...
Windows in the Koetshuijs in Heemskerk provide more space for activities: ‘Plants from the castle garden can soon be brought inside for winter’
The old wall of the Koetshuijs at Slot Assumburg in Heemskerk has been fitted with glass windows to create a conservatory-like space. This renovation provides more room for activities and allows plant...
Soli music association celebrates building anniversary and first female member: 'Those boys were cracking up, but I could handle the teasing'
Music association Soli is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its music center in Santpoort-Noord with a hobby market this Sunday. The event also commemorates historical milestones for the organizatio...
Tensions rise in Beverwijk politics: largest party sidelined, former alderman Dorenbos slams door on PvdA
The largest party in Beverwijk, Samen Lokaal, is being excluded from coalition-building efforts due to a lack of trust from other major political parties following years of administrative unrest. In r...
Trees to be removed from Zijlstraat due to falling shop values: 'This really affects me'
Three linden trees in Haarlem's Zijlstraat will be removed this Thursday after the municipality lost a lawsuit against a property owner. The legal ruling found that the trees obstructed the view of sh...
Prosecutors demand life sentence for Taghi's childhood friend for past murders
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a life sentence for 46-year-old Jaouad W. for his involvement in five murders committed between 2011 and 2014. Prosecutors argued that the crimes were...
Large group of youths brawling in Reinalda Park, Haarlem
A large group of youths engaged in a physical brawl at the Reinaldapark in Haarlem on Tuesday late afternoon. Police deployed multiple units to Leonard Springerlaan to restore order and end the distur...
PVV threatens to vote against Faber's asylum laws in Senate
PVV Senator Alexander van Hattem has threatened to vote against asylum legislation proposed by his party colleague, Marjolein Faber, in the Dutch Senate. Van Hattem expressed dissatisfaction with the ...
Man in mobility scooter set on fire in Utrecht
A man with a disability was seriously injured after being set on fire while in his mobility scooter at Smaragdplein in Utrecht on Tuesday afternoon. The victim was transported to the hospital, and pol...
Cabinet announces support package of up to 1 billion euros to mitigate impact of war
The Dutch cabinet will announce a support package of up to 1 billion euros on Monday to mitigate the economic impact of the war in Iran. The measures include an increase in the untaxed travel allowanc...
Booking.com silent on extent of hack, email addresses and phone numbers likely leaked
Booking.com is currently assessing the scale of a data hack that likely exposed user email addresses and phone numbers. The company is in contact with data protection authorities, though specific deta...
Tom Egbers makes EO documentary about World War II
Presenter Tom Egbers has created a documentary titled "De Brief" for broadcaster EO, focusing on the story of Jetty van Thijn, a woman who died during World War II. The documentary follows the 68-year...
From fire safety to noise nuisance: Heemskerk FvD bombards council with questions about asylum seekers' center
The Heemskerk faction of the Forum for Democracy (FvD) has submitted a series of questions to the local government regarding plans for a new asylum seekers' center. The party's concerns include fire s...
Research into chatbot use by companies and institutions
The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) and the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) have launched a joint investigation into the use of chatbots in customer service. The study will examin...
Foreign ministers: Solution in Lebanon would help entire region
Foreign ministers from 17 countries, including the Netherlands, have urged Lebanon and Israel to utilize the current ceasefire opportunity to end their conflict. The joint statement warns that the ong...
Another crisis of confidence at Coornhert Lyceum: deputy principal suspended by Dunamare: 'I'm no longer allowed in the school, as if I'm some criminal'
Assistant principal Anja Schoots of the Coornhert Lyceum has been placed on administrative leave by the Dunamare school board following a period of ongoing tension. Schoots, who is now barred from ent...
Parking no longer free in Gein: "I'll have to pay, because I don't want that fine"
The neighborhood of Gein has become the final area in Amsterdam-Zuidoost to transition from free to paid parking this week. While some residents are unhappy with the new permit costs for multiple vehi...
Paper here: a look at the municipal paper archives
The municipality continues to maintain significant paper archives despite the general shift towards digital information storage. This overview explores the persistence of physical records and their pr...
Spotting blossoms in Amsterdam? This spring route takes you from pink cloud to pink cloud
A new cycling and walking route has been designed to help people enjoy the spring blossoms appearing across Amsterdam's canals and historic facades. The route guides participants through the city's mo...
Erik van Muiswinkel guest at fifth Schalkwijk Society afternoon
Comedian Erik van Muiswinkel will be the special guest at the fifth annual event hosted by the Genootschap Oud Schalkwijk on May 9. Van Muiswinkel, who grew up in the Schalkwijk district of Haarlem, w...
Civil servants give municipality solid marks, but social safety scores low
Employees of the municipality of Amsterdam gave their employer an average rating of 7.5, though concerns remain regarding social safety and high work pressure. A recent survey found that 22% of staff ...
Civil servants give municipality high marks, but it scores low on social safety
Municipal employees in Amsterdam gave their employer an average rating of 7.5, though a recent survey highlighted serious concerns regarding social safety and high work pressure. Reports of internal u...
De Kast and De Bankzitters to perform for Royal Family on King's Day
The Frisian band De Kast and the group De Bankzitters are scheduled to perform for the Dutch royal family during King's Day celebrations in Dokkum. The program team noted that De Kast was specifically...
Incident at Turkish foundation in Badhoevedorp not the first: ‘This is bad for the neighborhood's reputation’
An explosion occurred Tuesday morning at the Tefekkur foundation in Badhoevedorp, marking the latest in a series of incidents at the site. Neighbors report that the location has previously seen a car ...
Food safety not up to standard at over two-thirds of fish shops
A recent inspection by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) found that more than two-thirds of fish shops failed to comply with food safety regulations. The most frequent ...
Prosecutors demand four years for man for financing Hamas
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a four-year prison sentence against 58-year-old Amin A. for allegedly financing Hamas. Prosecutors claim that between 2010 and 2023, A. raised over 8....
Fossil fuel phase-out summit approaches, expectations diverge
The Netherlands and Colombia are co-hosting the first international conference on phasing out fossil fuels at the end of this month in Santa Marta, Colombia. Ministers from approximately fifty countri...
9 pets found dead in Bergentheim, possibly poisoned
Police in Bergentheim are investigating the deaths of nine pets, including seven cats and two dogs, found dead in the village. Authorities suspect the animals may have been poisoned and are currently ...