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The courtroom bickering of self-proclaimed CEO backstabbers like those at NAC has nothing to do with football
In his weekly column, Henk Spaan evaluates football figures including Remco Oversier, Emanuel Emegha, and Ronald Koeman. The piece criticizes legal disputes involving football executives, such as thos...
What is wrong with street lighting in Velsen? Residents wait for years as Rijkswaterstaat cites bats and budget shortages
Residents in the municipality of Velsen are facing prolonged issues with broken street lighting in areas like Velserbroek and IJmuiden. Rijkswaterstaat has attributed the delay in repairs to budget co...
Esmee has a unique job at DGTL: ‘I’m working with other people’s urine’
The DGTL Festival at Amsterdam's NDSM-werf marks the start of the festival season, featuring a unique sustainability initiative where worker Esmee processes festival-goers' urine. This project highlig...
Richard Kemper: ‘Canceling is the new crucifixion, but without resurrection’
Dutch performer Richard Kemper expresses his opinion on the secularization of Easter, suggesting that the public holiday should only apply to those who practice the religious tradition. He compares no...
Zino (27) lashed out during asylum riots: ‘You just go along with the crowd’
Zino de W., a 27-year-old from Haarlem, is facing charges for his involvement in violent riots during an anti-asylum policy demonstration in The Hague. He is accused of attacking a police car, the Bin...
Dutch musical performers seize opportunities abroad: better pay, louder applause and less time on the bus
Dutch musical artists are increasingly seeking work abroad in countries such as England, Germany, and China to find higher salaries and more stable performance schedules. These performers are highly v...
Cabinet allocates billions for new offshore wind farm
The Dutch cabinet has allocated 3.9 billion euros for a new offshore wind farm in the North Sea, which is expected to be operational by 2032. The project aims to generate 1 gigawatt of power, providin...
Fifteen months in prison demanded for Haarlem man (27) for role in Malieveld riots: ‘I followed the crowd’
A 27-year-old resident of Haarlem faces a 15-month prison sentence for his involvement in the Malieveld riots that took place in September 2020. During his court appearance, the defendant expressed de...
Fewer flights and more expensive tickets: High jet fuel prices from Middle East crisis hit hard
The conflict in the Middle East is driving up kerosene prices and creating a potential fuel shortage, which will lead to more expensive air travel. Consequently, travelers can expect higher ticket pri...
Tata Steel unit shut down due to excessive chromium-6 emissions
A department of the Tata Steel plant in IJmuiden will be shut down this Saturday following orders from regulators due to excessive emissions of chromium-6. Internal measurements by the company reveale...
Gidi Markuszower needs to flirt better
The article discusses the challenging start for the Jetten cabinet, which has been hampered by international conflict, canceled plans, and various scandals. It examines the ministerial team's strategy...
BBH parts ways with CDA and forms new coalition with D66 and Bloeiend Hillegom
The BBH party in Hillegom has entered negotiations with D66 and Bloeiend Hillegom to form a new governing coalition, effectively moving the CDA to the opposition. Informateur Jan van Rijn announced th...
Tatum Dagelet's uterus removed: 'One less organ'
Dutch actress Tatum Dagelet is recovering from surgery to remove her uterus following a long period of heavy bleeding. She shared the news on Instagram, noting that she is now healing after the proced...
Tommie Christiaan celebrates nine months of sobriety: 'A milestone'
Dutch singer and actor Tommie Christiaan reached a personal milestone by celebrating nine months of sobriety. He shared the achievement on Instagram, noting that while it may not seem significant to e...
KLM CEO receives 30% pay rise despite financial troubles and internal unrest: Rintel earns €1.6 million
KLM CEO Marjan Rintel received 1.6 million euros in total compensation in 2025, a 30 percent increase from the previous year. The salary rise, driven largely by higher bonuses, comes despite the airli...
Masked artist Boer Harm reveals identity: 'I will continue as Fredt'
The masked artist Boer Harm, famous for his viral hit "Brommers Kieken", has revealed his identity in an Instagram video. After keeping his face hidden for two years, he announced he will now continue...
Rot in the minority cabinet
Ministers from the D66 party have emerged as the weakest links within the current Dutch minority cabinet. This trend is being highlighted as particularly significant given the party's public image as ...
Rising fuel prices pose a risk to more than 1,100 households in Haarlem
Rising fuel prices, driven by conflict in Iran, pose a significant financial risk to over 1,100 households in Haarlem. According to research from TNO, these specific residents are particularly vulnera...
Halsema on Dam speech: Pure antisemitism, you forfeit your right to peaceful protest
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema condemned antisemitic remarks made by a speaker at a demonstration on Dam Square, describing the statements as 'pure antisemitism.' The police and Public Prosecutor's Off...
'I looked death in the eye': Three and a half years in prison demanded for Haarlem man who stabbed acquaintance on Grote Markt
A 24-year-old man from Haarlem faces a 40-month prison sentence for stabbing an acquaintance during a night out on the Grote Markt in April 2023. The suspect admitted to the stabbing after a physical ...
Tile out, green in: get two free plants for your garden near Haarlem
Residents near Haarlem can receive two free plants at a local garden center until April 18 in exchange for removing paving tiles from their gardens. This initiative promotes environmental improvement ...
Bakery worker gets both hands trapped in machine
A bakery worker was injured after getting both hands trapped in a machine at an industrial facility in Amsterdam's Westpoort district. Emergency services, including the fire department using specializ...
De Achterklap Podcast | Máxima series criticized and Joost Klein gets into a row
The new television series about Queen Máxima is receiving criticism, while Dutch artist Joost Klein was involved in a dispute with a fellow coach on the Belgian show The Voice van Vlaanderen. These m...
No relaxed rules for disappearing Kleverparkfestival: ‘Safety demands consistent application of standards’
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen has rejected calls to relax event regulations to save the canceled Kleverparkfestival, stating that safety standards must be consistently applied. This decision follows inquir...
Environmental and traffic check results in dozens of fines in Beverwijk
Police and other authorities conducted a large-scale transport and environmental inspection on Parallelweg in Beverwijk on Tuesday. The operation resulted in dozens of fines being issued for various t...
Large fire on Bronsteeweg in Heemstede, road closed
A large fire broke out on Friday afternoon at the Bronsteeweg in Heemstede, resulting in a road closure. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene after the incident was upgraded to a large fire...
Dirk shopping bag joins Stedelijk Museum collection
The iconic red shopping bag from the supermarket chain Dirk van den Broek has been added to the collection of the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. The museum highlighted the bag as a significant example...
Police drone and dog demonstrations: Emergency services to attend 112 Safety Day in IJmuiden on April 11
Emergency services, including the police, fire department, and ambulance service, will participate in the 112 Safety Day in IJmuiden on Saturday, April 11. The event at Sporthal Zeewijk will feature v...
Churches aim to offer hope in anxious times during Haarlem Hope Festival
Approximately 30 churches and 15 Christian organizations in Haarlem and its surroundings are hosting the Haarlem Hoop Festival starting on Easter Sunday. The event offers a wide range of activities, i...
Ajax player Faberski sustains serious injury with Poland youth team
Jan Faberski, a 19-year-old Ajax winger on loan to PEC Zwolle, suffered a serious injury during a match for the Polish under-21 team against Armenia. PEC Zwolle confirmed the injury, noting that the p...