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IJmuiden fishing company holds government liable for years-long port fishing ban
A fishing company from IJmuiden is holding the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature liable for a multi-year ban on fishing in the region's ports and coastal waters. The ...
In pictures | The nominations for the World Press Photo of the Year
The World Press Photo Contest has announced the winners of this year's edition, recognizing the top work by photojournalists and documentary photographers worldwide. This annual award honors the most ...
Fifty residents of Beverwijk head to Postcode Lottery Miljoenenjacht studio
Fifty residents from the 1944 postcode area in Beverwijk will appear on the television show "Postcode Loterij Miljoenenjacht" this weekend. The participants will have the opportunity to compete for si...
Robbed of Rolex, now a suspect: Prosecutors demand two years for man who ran over robbers
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has requested a two-year prison sentence for a man who chased and struck two robbers with his car after they stole his Rolex at gunpoint in Amsterdam. While the de...
Rare event: provincial legislator ejected from meeting after making accusation
Provincial board member Debora Fernald was removed from a meeting at the South Holland Provincial House after a heated debate. The removal occurred after she accused a staff member from another politi...
Strict asylum laws or not, Mayor Wienen remains committed to children in harrowing situations
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen has announced that the city administration will continue to support undocumented children in distressing situations, regardless of strict national asylum laws. Wienen stated h...
Supermarkets step in as potato storage barns must be emptied
Major supermarkets in the Netherlands are joining forces to help farmers sell off surplus stocks of potatoes, onions, and carrots as the storage season concludes. This unprecedented collaboration aims...
Impatient Parliament wants to lower household energy bills
The Dutch House of Representatives is urging the government to take faster action to lower household energy bills. While opposition parties advocate for immediate energy tax reductions, coalition part...
Suspect in killing of ex-girlfriend in Leiderdorp filmed violence
A 38-year-old man named Marvin B. is suspected of killing his 52-year-old ex-girlfriend in Leiderdorp and filming the fatal violence. During a preliminary court hearing, it was revealed that he sent s...
Eliëtte driven crazy by KLM email runaround after lost luggage
Eliëtte expresses frustration with KLM's repetitive email process after her luggage was lost during a flight. While passengers are entitled to reimbursement for essential purchases, the airline's com...
Four suspects in S10's twin brother death case released
A court in Alkmaar has ruled that four suspects involved in the case surrounding the death of singer S10's twin brother can await their trial in freedom. The suspects, who appeared in court on Thursda...
Nearly ten months juvenile detention demanded for then 17-year-old suspect in Beverwijk youth violence
Prosecutors have demanded nearly ten months of youth detention for a 17-year-old from Heemskerk involved in a violent assault in Beverwijk last September. The suspect, along with others, is charged wi...
Four suspects in death of S10's brother released
Four suspects in the case involving the death of singer S10's brother have been granted release from custody to await their trial in freedom. The court in Alkmaar made this decision during a prelimina...
Budget cuts reach boiling point at Yes We Can Clinics
Budget cuts in the Dutch youth mental healthcare sector are increasingly driving patients toward private facilities like Yes We Can Clinics. The clinic, previously known for a positive documentary ser...
Suspect jumps into water during chase but cannot swim
A suspect jumped into the water from the Prins Hendrikkade during a police chase in Amsterdam's city center but had to be rescued because he could not swim. A passing boat skipper assisted in the resc...
Fewer students get into preferred school for third year in a row
For the third consecutive year, the percentage of Amsterdam eighth-graders placed in their first-choice secondary school has declined, falling below 75% for the first time. Data from the Association o...
SWAT team tackles man on Sarphatistraat: "Insane arrest"
A police arrest team tackled and detained a man on Sarphatistraat in central Amsterdam on Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses described the operation as a rapid, high-intensity intervention involving plaincl...
Human rights organizations demand prosecution of Booking.com
Human rights organization The Rights Forum and several partner groups are taking legal action to demand the prosecution of the travel platform Booking.com. The organizations are turning to the court t...
New series brings Haarlem’s vanished castles back to life
A new series explores the history of vanished medieval castles in the Haarlem region, specifically highlighting sites like Huis ter Kleef. The program brings these historical strongholds and their sig...
At Easter Danielle Kliwon watched Roméo, Elgyn, Luca and Eniola: Small glimmers of hope for an Ajax resurrection
During the Easter weekend, Danielle Kliwon visited Ajax's training ground, De Toekomst, to watch youth players such as Roméo, Elgyn, Luca, and Eniola. The article reflects on these young talents as s...
Pieter Mulders to remain Koninklijke HFC coach next season
Pieter Mulders will remain the head coach of Koninklijke HFC for the upcoming season. The 59-year-old's contract extension was announced by the Haarlem-based football club on Thursday afternoon.
Hacked software supplier ChipSoft takes systems offline
Software supplier ChipSoft took its electronic patient record systems offline on Wednesday evening following a cyberattack. The decision was confirmed by several hospitals after reports of the breach ...
Hacked patient records software provider takes systems offline
Software supplier ChipSoft took its electronic patient record systems offline on Tuesday following a cyberattack. The measure was implemented to manage the security breach affecting the provider's hea...
Schiphol customs find ecstasy disguised as chocolates hidden in crocodile flake packages
Customs officers at Schiphol Airport intercepted ecstasy pills disguised as chocolate pieces inside cereal boxes destined for Australia. The package, which also contained traditional Dutch snacks, was...
Dennis Bergkamp slams door on return to Ajax: 'Then it’s over'
Dennis Bergkamp has ruled out a future return to Ajax, stating that his time with the club is finished following his previous unpleasant departure. Bergkamp noted that while he enjoyed his past tenure...
After years of dedication, Marian Timmermans and Dick Duijn bid farewell to Bennebroek Village Council: 'We are not a social club'
Marian Timmermans and Dick Duijn are stepping down from the Bennebroek Village Council after years of advocating for local residents and collaborating with the municipality. Their work transformed the...
At the organic sheep farm: These sheep may give less milk, but the quality is higher and the animals are healthier
Mark and Anita van Alderwegen have operated Boerderij De Schapenstreek, an organic sheep farm near Lutjebroek, for twenty-seven years. They produce artisanal ice cream, yogurt, and cheese from sheep's...
Family of woman who died on Koninginneweg asks people not to share photos on social media
The family of a woman found dead in her Amsterdam home on March 26 has requested that her identity and photos of her and her child not be shared on social media. A suspect, who is the victim's partner...
Mysterious pedestrian button without a traffic light in Heemskerk: What happens when you press it?
A mysterious pedestrian push button has been discovered in Heemskerk despite the absence of an accompanying traffic light or a road to cross. The device's function remains unknown, as such buttons are...
Wadden Sea nature under great pressure, ministry says
The Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature reports that the Wadden Sea ecosystem is showing structural signs of overload. Human activities such as fishing, defense operati...