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Heat pumps mandatory again? Seeing is believing, say manufacturers

The Dutch government proposes making hybrid heat pumps mandatory starting in 2029 as part of its climate strategy. Heat pump manufacturers remain skeptical, citing previous financial losses and high i...

Zandvoort theater renovation spirals out of control: €600,000 extra costs and noise problems

Theater De Krocht in Zandvoort reopened in mid-February following a major renovation that exceeded its budget by 600,000 euros. The local municipality has also expressed concerns regarding the buildin...

Jetten sees little room to phase out mortgage interest deduction

Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated during a debate on the government's policy statement that there is little chance of further phasing out the mortgage interest deduction. He noted that while the topic ...

Prosecutors demand 13 years for Rico the Chilean on appeal

The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 13-year prison sentence on appeal for Richard R., known as Rico the Chilean, for leading a criminal organization involved in assassinations, drug traffick...

Fishermen's Union chairman calls for fund for disasters at sea

The chairman of the Dutch Fishermen's Union has proposed that shipping companies and other stakeholders on the North Sea establish an emergency fund for maritime calamities. This initiative aims to en...

A coffee with Wessel Meijer (Party for Affordable Living): Self-reliance is the greatest gift

Wessel Meijer, leader of the Party for Affordable Living, outlined his party's platform for the Amsterdam municipal elections, which includes abolishing district committees and promoting self-sufficie...

New Heemskerk skate park opens March 13: 'Proud of this place'

A new skate park located on Cornelis Geelvinckstraat in Heemskerk is nearing completion and will officially open on Friday, March 13. The opening will be marked with a festive celebration to commemora...

Bar association opposes ban on face coverings at demonstrations

The Dutch Bar Association (NOvA) has expressed opposition to a proposed general ban on face-covering clothing during demonstrations. The organization argues that such a measure would restrict the fund...

BAM reviews Dutch Safety Board recommendations after Lochem accident investigation

Construction company BAM has announced it will study the findings and recommendations released by the Dutch Safety Board (OVV) regarding a bridge lifting accident in Lochem. The safety board's report ...

X skips social media hearing, Dutch Parliament disappointed

Social media platform X has declined an invitation to meet with the Dutch House of Representatives for a discussion on social media. Members of Parliament representing a large majority expressed their...

Tackling social tenants who own a home 'complex', priority given to those with two homes

Housing corporations in Amsterdam are prioritizing enforcement against social housing tenants who own multiple properties, following the eviction of a tenant who was renting out two owned homes. Housi...

Tackling social housing tenants who own property 'complex', priority on those with two homes

Housing associations are prioritizing enforcement against social housing tenants who own multiple properties, particularly those using them for profit. Amsterdam Alderman Zita Pels noted that while ow...

Parties accuse Jetten of 'false start' in cooperation with Parliament

Several political parties have criticized Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten for a "false start" in his cooperation with the House of Representatives due to his rigid stance on pension plans. Critics arg...

Marwan Kenzari and Rianne van Rompaey to star in new series De Stilte

Marwan Kenzari and Rianne van Rompaey are set to star in the new Dutch Netflix thriller series titled 'De Stilte'. Although the lead cast has been revealed, the official release date for the series is...

Captain August had to say goodbye to his ship of fools: ‘Who is really crazy here?’

After 35 years of sailing the world on the Azart, also known as the 'Ship of Fools,' Captain August Dirks was forced to part with his vessel in 2021 due to a serious illness. His story is now being sh...

Pia Douwes opens the door to her true self after forty years

Musical star Pia Douwes is celebrating 40 years in theater and her 60th birthday with a new personality show. The performance explores her life's milestones and the theme of personal reinvention when ...

Mona Keijzer reacts to 'mudslinging' after BBB row: 'It's all not very pretty'

Mona Keijzer has denied allegations made by BBB floor leader Henk Vermeer regarding her departure from the party, labeling the claims as untruths. The former vice-prime minister expressed regret over ...

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Owner of Telegraaf and NRC surpasses one million digital subscribers

Mediahuis, the publisher of Dutch newspapers De Telegraaf and NRC, reached a milestone of one million digital subscribers in 2025. This growth in digital subscriptions has successfully offset the decl...

Dick Schreuder and Ajax seem a perfect match, but is he really on Jordi Cruyff's radar?

NEC coach Dick Schreuder is being strongly linked to a potential managerial role at Ajax. The article explores whether technical director Jordi Cruijff is seriously considering Schreuder and if he wou...

Interior Afternoon Haarlem on March 6: Discover Interior Styles from 1875-1945

On Friday, March 6, four experts will host an interior design afternoon at the Rosenstock-Huessy House in Haarlem. The event will explore the historical interior styles of local residential homes dati...

Jetten acknowledges need for movement on coalition state pension plans

Prime Minister Rob Jetten has acknowledged that the Dutch government needs to make a concession regarding its state pension plans to restore relations with labor unions. Unions FNV, CNV, and VCP have ...

Spring weather fills terraces at Johanna’s Hof

Sunny spring weather during the school holidays drew large crowds to the terraces of Johanna’s Hof in Bakkum. Visitors enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere and popular menu items like pancakes.

Odido refuses to pay hackers: data of hundreds of thousands of customers leaked on dark web

Telecom provider Odido has refused to pay a ransom to a criminal hacker group following a data breach involving millions of customer records. Consequently, the hackers have published the stolen data o...

Paul Meijer of BVNL files police report against PvdA’s Kim Denie over ‘theft from municipal coffers’ claim

BVNL council member Paul Meijer has filed a legal complaint against PvdA's Kim Denie over social media comments regarding a court-ordered €40,000 repayment to his former party. While Meijer claims t...

Port of Rotterdam shrinks for fourth year in a row due to steel crisis

The Port of Rotterdam has experienced a decline in cargo throughput for the fourth consecutive year. Port authorities attribute this persistent shrinking to the struggling state of the European steel ...

Fedde and Vigo collect paper for their scout group. 'We are also selling jackets for our new clubhouse'

Brothers Vigo and Fedde collect old paper in Santpoort using a go-kart to raise money for their scouting group, St. Radboud. In addition to the paper collection, they are also selling vests to fund th...

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Elon Musk’s AI chatbot continues to generate pornographic images: Dutch aid organizations sue Grok

Dutch organizations Offlimits and Fonds Slachtofferhulp are filing a summary injunction to ban Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, from the social media platform X. The legal action follows reports that the...

TV goes black during skating final: wouldn't you lose it?

A television failure during the finale of a speed skating competition can cause significant frustration for viewers missing the finish. The article describes the emotional reaction when technical issu...