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Mayor of Gorinchem wants ministry to look into proxy voting
Mayor Reinie Melissant of Gorinchem has requested that the Dutch Ministry of the Interior investigate the fraud susceptibility of proxy voting. The request follows allegations of voter fraud during mu...
North Holland prioritizes health in provincial policy
The North Holland provincial council has approved a new policy framework that integrates public health considerations into all future provincial decision-making. The measure passed with a significant ...
Entrepreneurs affected by fire find support in each other and receive help through crowdfunding
Hospitality entrepreneurs affected by a devastating fire at Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam-West are supporting each other while seeking financial aid through crowdfunding. The blaze destroyed two building...
Air ambulance deployed for injured cyclist after head-on collision in Hoofddorp
Two cyclists were seriously injured following a head-on collision at Mercuriusplein near the Hoofddorp railway station on Monday afternoon. Emergency responders, including a trauma helicopter team, we...
Dimitry van den Berg (50), designated D66 Heemstede alderman, is a father, artist, and politician in one: 'I am action-oriented, so great things will surely happen'
Dimitry van den Berg, a 50-year-old council member from Haarlem, has been nominated as the new candidate alderman for D66 in Heemstede. If coalition negotiations are successful, he will succeed Anneke...
Girl on bicycle run over by car at Hillegom roundabout
A girl on a bicycle was seriously injured on Monday afternoon after colliding with a car at a roundabout on Weeresteinstraat in Hillegom. The road was closed for several hours following the incident t...
First openly gay politician Coos Huijsen sees progress stalled
Coos Huijsen, the first openly gay politician in the Netherlands, reflects on the stalled state of LGBTQ+ emancipation fifty years after his own pioneering efforts. Alongside current MP Thom van Campe...
'It’s all puzzle pieces': Joes Kuijs unravels his family history, leading to surprising discoveries
Writer and historian Joes Kuijs has published a book based on years of research into his family history. The work weaves together personal genealogical stories with significant historical developments...
Egg-phone case with egg cup for Easter breakfast, but how do you ban phones from the table? ‘People find it bothersome’
Albert Heijn has launched a unique phone case with an integrated egg cup to encourage families to put their phones away during Easter breakfast. While the supermarket chain intends for the gadget to f...
Ichthus Lyceum teachers retire and gift a musical: ‘Into the Woods is the most beautiful musical there is’
Teachers Alma Wolfs and Arjan Odijk are celebrating their retirement from Ichthus Lyceum in Driehuis by organizing a performance of the musical 'Into the Woods' for their colleagues. The production is...
Woman (30) struck hard on the head with object out of nowhere at Amstel Station
A 30-year-old woman was seriously injured after being struck on the head with an object near Amstel Station in Amsterdam early Sunday morning. The victim was attacked while cycling away from the stati...
Albert Verlinde on the end of RTL Tonight: 'In hindsight, a very restless show'
Albert Verlinde expressed his lack of surprise regarding the cancellation of the RTL program RTL Tonight. He attributed the show's failure to its restless structure and frequent changes in format.
Beverwijk informateur resigns after clash with FvD: 'I won't be pushed around by some Don Bijl,' says Forum leader Mark Nijman
Informateur Don Bijl has resigned from his role in Beverwijk following a dispute with the local Forum for Democracy (FvD) branch. The conflict occurred after the party insisted on having three represe...
Autistic man from Hillegom suspected of assaulting traffic controller and police in Haarlem. ’I just want to work again’, he says after 3.5 months in custody
A 38-year-old man from Hillegom is accused of assaulting a traffic controller and two police officers in Haarlem on December 14. The suspect, who has autism, has remained in pre-trial detention for th...
Czech Republic replaces Japan at Haarlem Baseball Week; former winner unable to field representative team
The Czech Republic will replace Japan in the upcoming Honkbalweek Haarlem baseball tournament. Japan withdrew from the competition because the country was unable to field a representative team to send...
Measures after Finance Ministry hack affect treasury banking
The Dutch Ministry of Finance has disabled several digital systems, including its treasury banking portal, following a cyberattack. This precautionary measure affects around 1,600 public institutions ...
Volkskrant illustrator Martyn F. Overweel (1971-2026) dies
Martyn F. Overweel, a longtime illustrator for the Dutch newspaper de Volkskrant, has passed away at the age of 54 after a short illness. Known for his provocative and humorous style that often featur...
Ruud de Wild back on radio after threats: 'Thank you for all the kind messages'
Radio DJ Ruud de Wild returned to his show, De Wild in de Middag, on Monday after taking a week-long absence following threats he received. He had previously walked out of a live broadcast after an in...
Triple Threat remains under strict supervision until end of season due to dirty floor
The Dutch Basketball Federation (NBB) has placed the Triple Threat basketball club under strict supervision until the end of the season due to a dirty playing surface. While visible improvements have ...
RIVM saw sharp rise in tick bites last year: what's causing the increase?
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) reported a sharp increase in tick bite notifications in 2025 compared to the previous year. This information was released duri...
41-year-old psychiatric patient missing after escaping in Groningen
Police are searching for a 41-year-old psychiatric patient who escaped during supervised work in Groningen. The man had been held at the Mesdag forensic psychiatric center since 2011 following convict...
Ten-year prison sentence demanded for IJmuiden man (65) over multiple crystal meth labs
Dutch prosecutors have demanded a ten-year prison sentence for a 65-year-old man from IJmuiden for his significant role in the production of crystal meth. Nine other individuals are also facing substa...
Ali B in final statement: I never forced anyone
Rapper Ali B requested acquittal during the final day of his sexual misconduct trial, asserting that he never forced anyone or acted without consent. The artist faces charges of rape and assault stemm...
Car ends up on its side after collision at bridge between Zwanenburg and Halfweg
Two vehicles collided on Monday afternoon near the Weerenbrug on the Haarlemmerstraatweg in Halfweg. One of the cars overturned in the accident and came to a rest on its side just before the bridge.
Amsterdam set to continue with current coalition parties
Amsterdam is expected to continue its current governing coalition after the PRO party (GroenLinks-PvdA) expressed a preference for a renewed partnership with D66. Explorer Hendrik-Jan Biemond recommen...
Amsterdam set to continue with current coalition parties
The Amsterdam political alliance PRO, formed by GroenLinks and PvdA, has expressed a preference for continuing its current coalition with D66 following recent elections. Explorer Hendrik-Jan Biemond r...
Rushing to the snack wall
A train station is crowded with people dressed in running gear and athletic apparel as they board trains bound for Zandvoort. The large volume of passengers suggests a major sporting event is occurrin...
Breda comes to COA's aid with temporary emergency shelter for 500 people
The city of Breda is opening a temporary emergency shelter for up to 500 asylum seekers at the Breepark event venue. This initiative is intended to assist the asylum seeker reception agency (COA) with...
Field hockey coaches Noortje and Eva complement each other well on the pitch: ‘If I see them playing too close together, I shout “Bomb!”’
Young hockey coaches Noortje (15) and Eva (12) from the KHC Strawberries club recently celebrated a major victory against the Alkmaar-based club AMHC. The two friends work together effectively on the ...
Disappeared: Football club Halfweg kept its head above water
This article explores the history of the football club Halfweg, which operated for over eighty years before ultimately merging with another organization. It is the 27th installment in a series dedicat...