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Paternotte: Jetten stayed on top of asylum laws as prime minister
D66 parliamentary leader Jan Paternotte defended Rob Jetten’s performance regarding asylum legislation, stating that Jetten worked diligently in his role as Prime Minister. These comments were made ...
Who are the best street footballers in Amsterdam?
The Johan Cruyff Street League is returning to Amsterdam, where children from all parts of the city will compete for the title of best street football team. The tournament seeks to crown the top stree...
Court imposes lighter sentence than demanded for abuse of children being babysat
The Court of Appeal in Den Bosch has sentenced Peter S. and Nancy D. to prison terms of eight and fourteen years, respectively, for the sexual abuse of seven children they babysat in the Eindhoven are...
Apple wins lawsuit against Dutch seller: counterfeit AirPods must be removed
Apple has won a summary proceeding against the Dutch wholesaler TTP Concept in Style for selling counterfeit AirPods Pro. The court ruled that the company infringed on Apple's trademark rights and ord...
Carrie ten Napel replaces Özcan Akyol after conflict on Sterren op het Doek
Carrie ten Napel has been named the new host of the television show Sterren op het Doek, replacing Özcan Akyol after his conflict with Omroep MAX director Jan Slagter. The new episodes featuring Ten ...
Wilders takes no responsibility for rejected asylum law
Geert Wilders has refused to take responsibility for the rejection of the asylum emergency measures law in the Dutch Senate. The bill's failure followed a shift in the PVV's position on a legislative ...
Significant damage in accident involving ambulance and two cars in Haarlem
On Tuesday afternoon, an ambulance and two cars were involved in a collision on the Amerikaweg in Haarlem. The accident resulted in significant vehicle damage, although no details on potential injurie...
Senate rejects former PVV minister Faber’s stricter asylum law and votes for another
The Dutch Senate has rejected a proposed law by former Minister Marjolein Faber that would have criminalized illegal residency in the Netherlands. However, the chamber successfully passed a two-status...
Rijnland Water Board to invest more in clean water: ‘Europe mandates it, fortunately, because we need clean water’
The Rijnland Water Board is increasing its investment to improve surface water quality, driven by European regulations. Despite these additional funds, the board acknowledges that the water will still...
Cars play a decisive role in half of fatal motorcycle accidents
Fatal motorcycle accidents in the Netherlands consistently peak during the spring months, with approximately fifty deaths occurring each year. Most of these incidents are caused by car drivers failing...
Ron Peters has been Telstar's club doctor for over 30 years: 'Players must feel safe with you'
Ron Peters reflects on his thirty-year career as the club doctor for Telstar, highlighting the club's rapid professionalization following their promotion. He notes that despite these changes, the team...
State Secretary for Education and Emancipation Judith Tielen visits Dalí College Heemskerk
State Secretary Judith Tielen visited Dalí College in Heemskerk to observe the impact of practical education on students' interest in technical careers. The visit highlights a government effort...
Brekelmans: D66 sought reasons to vote against asylum laws
VVD parliamentary leader Ruben Brekelmans expressed astonishment at D66's decision to vote against strict asylum laws in the Senate. He accused the party of intentionally seeking out reasons to oppose...
Former PVV member Markuszower accuses PVV of political theater
Former PVV parliamentarian Gidi Markuszower has criticized his former party, calling their actions "political theater" after the party's voting behavior in the Senate led to the failure of Minister Ma...
Dutch Safety Board: Mental health care can already be improved
The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) reports that individuals with severe mental illnesses often do not receive the care they need, despite the existing system having the capacity for improvement. The investi...
Rents to increase as of July 1
Starting July 1, 2026, many tenants will face an increase in their monthly rental prices. This change is expected to affect a significant portion of the rental market.
Ziggo Dome reprimands Louis Tomlinson after singer smokes joint on stage
Singer Louis Tomlinson was reprimanded by the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam after smoking a joint on stage during his concert on Monday night. The venue confirmed that the act violated their official regula...
Prosecution: Commute Singh's US murder sentence to life
The Dutch Public Prosecutor's Office has requested an Amsterdam court to convert the 56-year American prison sentence of 81-year-old Jaitsen Singh to life imprisonment in the Netherlands. Singh was co...
Moped rider's traffic violation leads to major drug bust
A 20-year-old moped rider was arrested in Amsterdam-West after a traffic stop for riding in the wrong direction led to the discovery of drugs and cash. A subsequent search of the suspect's home reveal...
PVV blames D66 for asylum law collapse after own policy U-turn
The PVV has blamed D66 for the failure of the emergency asylum measures law in the Dutch Senate on Tuesday. The legislation fell through after an amendment to decriminalize aid to undocumented immigra...
Red Cross relieved that illegality will not be criminalized
The Dutch Red Cross expressed relief after the Senate voted against a law that would have criminalized individuals staying in the country without valid residence papers. The organization stated that t...
Refugee Council calls rejection of criminalization a 'glimmer of hope'
The Dutch Senate has rejected a proposal to criminalize individuals residing in the country without valid residence papers. VluchtelingenWerk Nederland welcomed the decision, stating it prevents direc...
Nieuw-Vennep dancer Sophie van der Heide (26) wins TV show Project Dans 2026
Sophie van der Heide, a 26-year-old dance teacher from Nieuw-Vennep, has won the television competition Project Dans 2026. In the finale aired on April 20, she was awarded the title of 'Best all-round...
Van den Brink: Rejecting asylum laws a missed opportunity
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink expressed disappointment after the Dutch Senate rejected a series of emergency asylum measures proposed by his predecessor. He now plans to pursue alternative legal ...
D66 senators want new bill for stricter asylum policy
Senators from the D66 and CDA parties in the Dutch Senate have called for a new legislative proposal to incorporate national adjustments to the European migration pact into Dutch law. This request fol...
Court: Van Zanen not allowed to limit PvdD protest to 10 people
The Hague court has ruled that Mayor Jan van Zanen was not permitted to restrict a 2024 demonstration by the Party for the Animals to only ten participants. The court determined that the mayor's decis...
Unique 1905 recording of the Wilhelmus discovered by chance in museum attic
The National Gramophone Museum discovered the oldest known recording of the Dutch national anthem, the Wilhelmus, which dates back to 1905. An expert found the rare wax cylinder recording by chance in...
Foreign Ministry: increased risk of new earthquakes in Japan
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a warning to travelers regarding an increased risk of powerful earthquakes in Japan, specifically in the Tohoku and Hokkaido regions. These seismic eve...
About seventy protesters try to block asylum laws
Approximately 70 protesters gathered outside the Dutch Senate in The Hague to demonstrate against proposed asylum laws. The group urged senators to vote against the legislation, arguing that it lacks ...
Asylum emergency measures law also rejected after CDA and SGP vote against
The Dutch Senate has rejected the Asylum Emergency Measures Law after political parties including the CDA and SGP voted against it. The bill failed to reach a majority following a previous rejection r...