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Podcast The Foundling: Masa and Eva found a baby: "It was a very sad cry"
The new podcast 'De Vondeling' follows 22-year-old Lieve as she searches for her biological parents after being abandoned as a newborn in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood in 2003. Accompanied by maker...
ATM blast at Amsteldijk hotel, bomb squad on site
An ATM bombing occurred at a hotel on the Amsteldijk in Amsterdam South around 5:00 AM. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (EOD) and forensic investigators are currently examining the scene, whic...
Kim Lammers has a message for the snoring and blundering KNGU: at least pick up the phone
Dutch field hockey star Kim Lammers has criticized the Royal Dutch Gymnastics Union (KNGU) for poor communication and organizational failures. She emphasized that while elite sports success relies on ...
Camping even more popular due to global unrest: High season already heavily booked
Camping is becoming increasingly popular in the Netherlands, leading to a rise in caravan sales and campsites being fully booked well in advance of the high season. Industry experts attribute this tre...
Herman Koch's The Dinner available for free in November to promote reading
Herman Koch's bestseller 'The Dinner' will be distributed for free throughout the month of November to promote reading. The initiative is part of the national 'Heel Nederland Leest' campaign organized...
How a US customs declaration leads to frustration and confusion for Maria
Maria is facing frustration after being required to pay nearly 15 euros in import duties for a pair of socks sent as a gift from a friend in the United States. The high cost of these fees has turned a...
King's Commissioner sounds alarm in Beverwijk: Municipality ignoring proposed asylum seeker shelter
The King's Commissioner of North Holland has notified the municipality of Beverwijk that the COA has identified a potential emergency shelter location for asylum seekers. This development follows prev...
Crucial greening or subsidy trap? Debate over support for Tata Steel erupts
The Dutch House of Representatives is debating a proposed 2 billion euro subsidy aimed at helping Tata Steel transition to sustainable production methods. The potential funding has sparked significant...
Growing group on welfare needs more help to be able to work
A growing number of welfare recipients in the Netherlands face significant barriers to employment, such as debt and mental health issues, requiring more intensive support. Although the labor market ne...
Construction workers benefit from labor shortages: Wages rising faster than elsewhere
Collective labor agreement wages in the Netherlands rose by an average of 4.5% over the past year, resulting in a 2% real wage increase after accounting for inflation. According to the Central Bureau ...
The Tata debate on billions in subsidies is coming: here are the sticking points
The Dutch House of Representatives is scheduled to hold a six-and-a-half-hour debate this Tuesday regarding billions of euros in proposed subsidies for Tata Steel Netherlands. The discussion will focu...
Crowdfunding for TommyTomato to continue feeding 30,000 children, company flooded with positive reactions
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to save the Haarlem-based school lunch delivery service TommyTomato from bankruptcy. The initiative aims to raise 35,000 euros to ensure the company can conti...
IKNL: Cancer in young adults has long-term consequences
Nearly 70,000 people in the Netherlands who were diagnosed with cancer as young adults over the past two decades continue to face long-term physical and social consequences. According to the Netherlan...
SP wants to scrap deductible for medical care after sexual violence
The Socialist Party (SP) has proposed eliminating the health insurance deductible for medical assistance following sexual violence. Member of Parliament Sarah Dobbe stated that financial costs should ...
Energy company ONE-Dyas ramps up gas production from North Sea field with second well
Dutch energy company ONE-Dyas has increased gas production in the North Sea by activating a second production well at the N05-A platform. Located north of Schiermonnikoog, this addition allows the com...
Painful to feel that Groningen dominated us
Telstar suffered a 0-2 home defeat against FC Groningen, with coach Anthony Correia admitting the visitors were superior throughout the match. The loss follows a significant 3-1 victory for Telstar ov...
Nassaukade resident finds explosive in house: 'not an Easter egg, but a hand grenade'
A resident clearing a house on the Nassaukade in Amsterdam discovered a hand grenade on Easter Monday, prompting an emergency response from police and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service. The obje...
Tourists pack city center at Easter: Half-hour wait for a sandwich and an hour for fries
During the Easter weekend, Amsterdam's city center saw massive crowds and long queues at popular social media food spots, with some tourists waiting over an hour for fries. Meanwhile, many visitors to...
Port of IJmuiden greener thanks to joint initiative
The 'Green in the harbor' project in IJmuiden is starting to show positive results a year after its launch. This joint initiative aims to make the port area more sustainable and environmentally friend...
Jade Kops is afraid every night she won't wake up: 'Give me time'
Nineteen-year-old social media personality Jade Kops shared an emotional "letter to her tumor" on Instagram, expressing her nightly fear of not waking up. In the post, she candidly describes the psych...
Hundreds of children search for the golden egg near Haarlem-Spaarnwoude station: 'By the end of the day you don't hear them anymore, except when it's about Easter eggs'
Hundreds of children and their families gathered at the Playground near Haarlem-Spaarnwoude station last weekend to participate in an Easter egg hunt. The event featured three hundred hidden eggs and ...
Soesja wrote a book about mourning her drowned brother Sam: "Talk about it, it helps"
Soesja van Grondelle has authored a book titled "Sam, ik neem je altijd mee" detailing her grief after her brother Sam drowned in Amsterdam's IJ river in October 2023. Through her writing and social m...
This political scientist explains the rise of the far-right: ‘My father wasn’t a racist’
Political scientist Catherine de Vries investigated her family history to understand the rise of radical-right parties and why voters choose anti-migration groups like the PVV. Her research seeks to e...
Vios thwarts Hillegom, but 11th-placed side remains unconcerned in the danger zone
Hillegom's five-match unbeaten streak came to an end after they were unable to break through against Vios. Despite currently being in the danger zone, Vios manager Hans Schakel remains confident and s...
Presenters Tim Senders and Kiki Bosman expecting first child
Dutch presenters Tim Senders and Kiki Bosman announced on Monday that they are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the news via an Instagram video capturing the moment Senders was ...
Bryan Wilderom secures vital late win for DSOV against ZSGOWMS after impressive solo past three men. 'Opted for risk'
DSOV secured a crucial 2-1 victory against fellow relegation candidate ZSGOWMS to keep their hopes of staying in the second class alive. The match was decided in the 84th minute by Bryan Wilderom, who...
Hillegom makes swimming accessible for children from low-income families with free slide passes
The municipality of Hillegom is offering free summer swimming passes to children from low-income families to ensure they can access the De Vosse outdoor pool. The facility, which reopens in two weeks,...
Vrij! Beverwijk sounds the alarm: mold remains a major problem in post-war neighborhoods – even after Indische Buurt renovation
The local political party Vrij! Beverwijk has raised concerns about persistent mold and moisture issues in postwar neighborhoods, including recently renovated apartments in the Indische Buurt. The par...
Pa's Furniture Show in the Slaughterhouse: As if time stood still
Pa's Meubelshow, an alternative artistic spring festival, returned to Haarlem this past weekend at the Slachthuis venue. The event recreated the atmosphere of its early-2000s origins, attracting many ...
Disappeared: De Sterren Boys, one of the distant predecessors of Olympia Haarlem
This article examines De Sterren Boys, a defunct sports club that was a predecessor to the current Olympia Haarlem. Part of a series on disappeared sports organizations, it highlights the club's 28-ye...